Bank lending rates up in August despite CBK rate cuts

August saw a slight increase in loans rate despite a Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) cut. 

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The average lending rate by commercial banks rose marginally in August despite a cut on the indicative rate by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), denying borrowers the much-anticipated relief.

Average overall interest rates for all 38 licensed commercial banks edged higher by 0.1 percent in August to hit 16.78 percent from 16.67 percent in July according to data compiled by the CBK.

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