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flag Kenya's Central Bank cuts interest rate to 9.75% to boost lending and economic growth.

flag Kenya's Central Bank cut its benchmark lending rate to 9.75%, aiming to boost private sector lending and economic activity. flag Despite this rate cut, many banks still charge interest rates up to 20%, leading the CBK to warn of penalties if they do not align with the reduced base rate. flag The move follows Kenya's slowed GDP growth and aims to curb debt vulnerabilities and encourage investment. flag The CBK will reassess the policy's impact in August.

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