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Kenya central bank lowers 2026 growth forecast to 5.4pc

Kenya central bank lowers 2026 growth forecast to 5.4pc

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The Central Bank Rate was lowered by 25 basis points (bps) to 9.75pc

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NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's central bank has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast to 5.4% from a 5.6% forecast given in April, its governor Kamau Thugge said on Wednesday.

On Tuesday the Central Bank of Kenya reduced its 2025 growth forecast to 5.2% from 5.4% as it cut its benchmark lending rate, for the sixth meeting in a row, saying it wanted to provide further support to the economy.

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The Central Bank Rate was lowered by 25 basis points (bps) to 9.75%, whereas its previous cut was by a larger 75 bps.