Central Bank of Kenya

CEOs Survey of March 2026

Central Bank of Kenya published its March 2026 CEOs Survey reporting that the majority of surveyed CEOs remain optimistic about Kenya's economic growth over the next 12 months. Optimism is supported by favorable weather, macroeconomic stability, technological innovation, and seasonal factors. Concerns include global uncertainties from Middle East conflict, high cost of doing business, and low consumer demand. The CBK also published current economic indicators including a Central Bank Rate of 8.75%, inflation at 4.39%, and 91-Day T-Bill rate of 7.424%.

Draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework for Kenya Public Comment

The Consumer Protection Framework Technical Working Group, comprising Kenyan financial regulators (CBK, CMA, IRA, RBA, SASRA, CA, CAK), has developed a draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework for Kenya and invites public comments by Tuesday, 28th April 2026. The draft framework covers banking, insurance, capital markets, and pension sectors, and seeks to establish baseline consumer protection standards across Kenya's financial services industry.

Agriculture Sector Survey of March 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya published its March 2026 Agriculture Sector Survey on April 17, 2026. The survey found that respondents expect stable food prices in the near term due to favorable weather conditions and exchange rate stability. However, the majority anticipate inflation will rise over the next one to three months, largely driven by expected adverse effects of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, particularly through higher global oil prices. Key indicators include the central bank rate at 8.75% and inflation at 4.39%.

April 2026 MPC Meeting, Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Kenya convened on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Governor and MPC Chairman Dr. Kamau Thugge subsequently hosted a press briefing on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The briefing addressed monetary policy decisions and economic conditions considered by the committee.

Market Perceptions Survey of March 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya published its March 2026 Market Perceptions Survey reporting that respondents remain optimistic about Kenya's economic outlook over the next 12 months, citing stable macroeconomic conditions, stronger private sector activity, and expected robust agricultural performance. The survey also notes persistent risks from spillover effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict on global and domestic economies.