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CBK's fresh bid to raise core capital puts small lenders, investors on edge

Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge. [File, Standard]

Kenya's banking sector is bracing for a major overhaul.

The banking regulator, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has proposed a significant increase in capital requirements for commercial banks.

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