Tag: Borrowers

CBK Cuts Benchmark Rate to 8.75% to Boost Lending and Economic Growth

Feb 10, 2026

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by

Chris_Akali

in ChatKE

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, lowering the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 8.75 per cent in a move aimed at boosting credit uptake in the private sector and sustaining economic expansion. The decision was reached by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) during its meeting…

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