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CBK Invites Comments on Proposal to Change How Banks Calculate Interest Rates on Loans

1 day ago | tuko.co.ke | Elijah Ntongai

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has called on Kenyans to weigh in on proposed changes to how banks determine lending rates. In a public notice, CBK noted that the move is aimed at reforming the Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model (RBCPM) introduced in 2019. CBK announced the release of a consultative paper that outlines several key shifts in credit pricing.
"KSh 5k deposit": KeNHA invites Kenyans to buy items in 20 auctions set for May

1 day ago | tuko.co.ke | Elijah Ntongai

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a series of public auctions across the country for the disposal of obsolete, surplus, and unserviceable items. The auctions are scheduled to run between May 7 and May 16, 2025 and will take place in more than 20 designated regional offices and weighbridge stations.
Stonger than US dollar: 10 most valuable currencies in the world in 2025

2 days ago | tuko.co.ke | Elijah Ntongai

The strength of a currency often reflects the financial stability of a country, its resource wealth and the monetary policies of the central banks. TABLE OF CONTENTSAccording to Daniel Kathali, an economist, the strength of various global currencies is influenced by multiple factors resulting from low inflation and disciplined fiscal policies. "One of the most important resources in the world is oil. This is why the strongest currencies are often those from countries with vast oil resources.
John Mbadi and Others Travel to US to Meet IMF, World Bank as Kenya Eyes New Funding Programme

2 days ago | tuko.co.ke | Elijah Ntongai

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, Hon. John Mbadi, is leading a high-level delegation in crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The discussions are taking place during the 2025 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., as the country seeks to secure a new funding programme to bolster its economic stability.
KIPRE Announces 20 Job Vacancies for Kenyans, Explains Mode of Application

2 days ago | tuko.co.ke | Elijah Ntongai

The Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE), a leading biomedical and wildlife research institution, has announced 20 job openings for Kenyan citizens across a variety of departments. The recruitment drive targets both entry-level and senior professionals in fields including finance, administration, research management, technical support, and animal care.
Public auction: KALRO invites Kenyans to buy cars, furniture, other items in May

2 days ago | tuko.co.ke | Elijah Ntongai

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has announced a series of public auctions set to take place in May 2025,. The auctions will give Kenyans a chance to buy motor vehicles, motorcycles, office equipment, furniture, scrap materials, and other boarded assets.
Irungu Kang'ata Announces Series of Meetings in USA in Bid to Sell Muranga to Investors

3 days ago | tuko.co.ke | Elijah Ntongai

Murang’a County is gearing up to host two investment conferences aimed at engaging the Kenyan community in the United States. According to posts by the Governor Irungu Kang'ata, the conferences will be focusing on untapping the county’s potential as an industrial and healthcare hub. Governor Irungu Kang’ata announced that the conferences will spotlight investment opportunities in Murang’a, with a particular emphasis on the healthcare sector and nursing.
Murang’a Mum Narrates How Pastor Cursed Her for Refusing His Sexual Advances:" Mashida Hazitaisha"

3 days ago | tuko.co.ke | Lynn Kibebe

A 24-year-old woman from Murang’a county, has opened up about her painful journey through abuse and spiritual manipulation Goretti Wambui was forced to sell boiled eggs to support her family after getting married to an abusive man Seeking escape, she used her savings to travel to Saudi Arabia as a domestic worker, but was deported after three months A friend introduced her to a pastor in Nairobi, who offered to "pray away" her problems but ended up cursing her A 24-year-old woman from...
CBK Gives Banks Up to October 2025 after Issuing Final Guidelines on Capital Requirements

3 days ago | tuko.co.ke | Elijah Ntongai

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published the final 'Guidelines on Basel III Liquidity Standards and Leverage Ratio. This is a regulatory framework aimed at fortifying the resilience of Kenya’s banking sector by aligning Kenyan banks with international Basel III standards. These guidelines introduce stringent requirements for liquidity management and capital adequacy to safeguard against financial shocks and promote sustainable growth. What are the new CBK capital requirements?
List of Top Kenyan Banks and Interest Rates on Loans after CBK Lowered Lending Rate

3 days ago | tuko.co.ke | Elijah Ntongai

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has effected a series of deductions on the Central Bank base lending rate. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to lower the base lending rate following observations in 2024 that the high CBK rates had led to high interest rates on loans given to individuals and players in the private sector.