Banks restrict credit despite lower interest rates

The Central Bank of Kenya in Nairobi.

The Central Bank of Kenya in Nairobi.

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Although borrowers have seen lower loan costs from commercial banks, lenders have restricted lending, maintained lengthy application processes and demanded high collateral, thereby slowing down credit access.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) made the disclosure following its probe into whether banks have passed on the benefits of lower interest rates to customers.

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