Bank lending to firms, households increases to a 28-month high

The Central Bank of Kenya in Nairobi.

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Lending to households and businesses by commercial banks hit a 28-month high in June 2026 as lenders continued to pass on the gains of cheaper credit to their clients, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said.

The private sector lending performance in June and July 2026 marks the first double-digit growth since February 2024.

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