CBK holds benchmark rate at 8.75% for third straight meeting
CBK has retained the benchmark rate at 8.75% for the third consecutive meeting. Inflation stood at 6.5% in July, while the economy grew 5.3% in Q1 2026. The unchanged rate is expected to keep borrowing costs stable for businesses and households. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at…


