Posted On: 22-05-2026

The Central Bank of Kenya is responsible for formulating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability. The Central Bank also promotes financial stability; an effective and efficient payment, clearing and settlement system; formulates and implements foreign exchange policies; holds and manages foreign exchange reserves; issuing of currency; and is the banker for, adviser to and fiscal agent of the Government.

Daily KES Exchange Rates CBK-IMS
US DOLLAR
129.75
STG POUND
174.26
EURO
150.71
Key Rates
  • Central Bank Rate8.75% (10/02/2026)
  • KESONIA8.7522% (21/05/2026)
  • CBK Discount Window9.25% (11/02/2026)
  • REPO9.25% (15/10/2025)
  • 91-Day T-Bill8.387% (25/05/2026)
  • Inflation Rate (April 2026)5.59%
  • Lending Rate (March 2026)14.7%
  • Savings Rate3.22%
  • Deposit Rate6.86%
  • KBRR8.68% (27/06/2016)
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