Central Bank of Kenya Delivers Seventh Consecutive Rate Cut, Lowering CBR to 9.50%

The Central Bank of Kenya reduced its Central Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 9.50% at its August 2025 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the seventh consecutive cut.

The MPC said there was scope for further easing to stimulate bank lending to the private sector and support economic activity, with overall inflation expected to remain below 5% and the exchange rate stable.