Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya crypto licensing reforms

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Kenya Grants Crypto Firms Appeal Rights as Global Companies Apply for Licences

In late July 2026 Kenya’s National Treasury introduced a new set of Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regulations that tightened licensing requirements. Operators must commence activities within 12 months, cannot tra

Rising edible oil prices in India and Kenya

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Rising edible oil prices strain households in Kenya and India

In early August 2026, India's oilseed and edible‑oil market saw price gains as festive demand rose and farmers delayed sales to avoid falling below the minimum support price. Mustard, soybean and peanut oil contracts pos

Kenya banking sector Safaricom stake sale

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Kenya's Central Bank Records Record Forex Reserves Amid Surge in KCB Share Purchases

In July 2026 Safaricom allocated Sh707 million in free shares to its managers, a move that coincided with Kenyan banks reporting a combined profit of Sh111 billion. By early August, the Central Bank of Kenya announced re

Kenya executive‑judicial clash over institutions

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Kenyan President William Ruto accused of overrunning institutions

In mid‑July 2026 Kenya’s High Court issued conservatory orders that halted President William Ruto’s Executive Order No. 2 of 2023, which sought to place the Independent Policing Oversight Authority under the Ministry of

Kenya central bank expands digital finance licensing

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Kenya Implements New Crypto Licensing Rules for Digital Asset Firms

In July 2026 Kenya’s Central Bank intensified its regulation of digital finance. On July 14 it approved 25 additional Digital Credit Providers, raising the total licensed digital lenders to 252. The regulator evaluated a