CBK announces sharp rise in interest rate to fight inflation

The Central Bank of Kenya. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NMG

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Thursday raised the key lending rate by 75 basis points to 8.25 percent, matching the Federal Reserve hike last week as central banks struggle to tame inflation.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) increased the benchmark rate saying the rising inflation, global risks and their impact on the domestic economy call for tightening of the monetary policy.

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