CBK holds key rate amid jitters of higher inflation

Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The maximum cost of loan remains unchanged after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) retained the base lending rate at nine per cent amidst the spectre of inflationary pressure following a raft of new consumer taxes.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held the benchmark rate despite possible pressure on the shilling after the expiry of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shilling cushion.

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