The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained Kenya’s Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 8.75% as the country’s economy continues to show signs of growth. The committee made the decision during its meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The move comes as Kenya continues to manage inflation pressures, rising food prices and uncertainty linked to global
Strathmore Business School, Standard Chartered, ALN and the Association of Family Business Enterprises (AFBE) have launched a new executive programme aimed at strengthening governance, succession and wealth management. The programme was launched in Nairobi on August 10, 2026, and is intended to bring together family business owners, leaders, family office representatives, board members and experts
KCB Foundation has launched its KCB Scholars Programme in South Sudan, awarding scholarships to 50 third-year medical students at the University of Juba. The move is part of efforts to expand access to higher education and contribute to the development of the country’s health workforce. The inaugural cohort comprises 30 male and 20 female students