CBK says Middle East crisis frustrates push for cheaper loans

Central Bank Governor Dr Kamau Thugge.

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The fallout from the Middle East crisis is frustrating efforts to lower the cost of loans, the Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) has said, citing a resurgence in inflation which has forced it to pause interest rate reductions.

CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said the apex bank is unable to fully implement a new risk-based pricing framework that seeks to lower borrowing costs.

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