Investing in Kenya’s government bonds just became as easy as sending an M-Pesa. The CBK’s introduction of mobile money payments on the DhowCSD platform is a game-changer for retail investors. By removing the friction of traditional banking hurdles, the CBK is not just improving a platform; it is fundamentally transforming how the average Kenyan participates
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has rolled out a public awareness campaign encouraging Kenyans to leverage their government securities to access credit from commercial banks. In a statement shared through its DhowCSD platform, the regulator noted that many investors remain unaware that Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds can serve as collateral, offering an alternative
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.00 percent from 9.25 percent during its meeting held on December 9, 2025. CBK Governor and MPC Chairman Dr. Kamau Thugge said the Committee considered several developments and concluded that there was scope for a further easing of