The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut its benchmark lending rate for the fourth monetary policy meeting in a row to 10.75 per cent on Wednesday. The Central Bank Rate (CBR) was lowered by 50 basis points to 10.75 percent, in a bid to promote cheaper loans to support economic growth. “The committee noted…...
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Kenya’s Central Bank lowers base rate further to 10.75 percent
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