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For real growth, interest should be below 10 per cent

NAIROBI: The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has maintained its base lending rate at 11.5 per cent since last year in an effort to bring stability to the financial sector. But most commercial banks still charge high interest rates. Currently, only 23 per cent of banks are giving out loans at an interest rate of 15 per cent (and below).

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