Kenya central bank cuts main lending rate to 12%
NAIROBI, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Kenya's central bank cut its benchmark lending rate (KECBIR=ECI), opens new tab to 12.00% on Tuesday, from 12.75%, the bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) said, adding that the move was aimed at boosting credit to the private ...
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Kenya central bank cuts main lending rate to boost private sector credit
Kenya's central bank slashed its benchmark lending rate to 12.00% from 12.75% on Tuesday, in a move aimed at stimulating credit to the private sector, the bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) said in a statement.
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