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CBK retains benchmark lending rate at 10pc

CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has retained the benchmark lending rate at 10 per cent, making it 14 straight months that the rate has remained unchanged.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday said the decision was taken to reflect, among other factors, a drop in inflation, stable foreign exchange market and comfortable import cover.

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