Private sector credit rises to 6-month high

The Central bank of Kenya, Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NMG

Growth in private sector credit growth has hit a new six-month high of 13.2 percent despite lingering concerns of soaring interest rates and a deterioration in asset quality represented by high non-performing loans in banks.

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data shows private sector credit growth reached its highest rate since October 2022 in April, rising from 11.6 percent in March.

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