CBK and Supreme Court differ over bank loan rates

Central Bank Governor Dr Kamau Thugge.

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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has differed with the Supreme Court judgment requiring commercials banks to seek formal approval from the Treasury Cabinet Secretary before changing interest rates.

The CBK says it expects lenders to vary loan rates immediately it revises the Central Bank Rate (CBR), placing them at odds with the court’s decision.

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