By Chris David
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released its Weekly Bulletin for the period ending June 20, 2025, offering a comprehensive overview of the country’s monetary and financial indicators.
The bulletin, a critical resource for economic stakeholders, provides timely updates on key macroeconomic parameters including the Central Bank Rate (CBR), inflation trends, foreign exchange stability, interbank activity, Treasury bill yields and banking sector liquidity.
In its latest bulletin, CBK announced the retention of the Central Bank Rate at 9.75%, a move that signals a cautious but steady monetary stance aimed at balancing inflation control with economic growth stimulation.
Kenya’s headline inflation stood at 4.11% in May 2025, well within the government’s target range of 2.5–7.5%, indicating successful containment of price volatility despite external shocks and domestic pressures.
The bulletin also reported stable interbank market activity, with the average interbank rate settling at 9.38% and a total of KSh 99.4 billion transacted in the market.
This signals sufficient liquidity in the banking sector and healthy short-term lending among financial institutions.
Additionally, Treasury bill yields for the 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day tenors stood at 8.169%, 10.176%, and 11.096% respectively, reflecting investor sentiment and government debt market performance.
Foreign exchange reserves remained strong, providing adequate cover for 4.3 months of imports—boosting investor confidence in the resilience of the Kenyan shilling.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the CBK stated, “The Weekly Bulletin for the week ending June 20, 2025, is out. Stay informed on the latest financial sector updates and key macroeconomic indicators.”
The consistent publication of such data serves multiple audiences. Economists and financial analysts use it to forecast trends and guide investment decisions.
Businesses and lenders adjust their risk models and interest rates accordingly, while policymakers monitor these indicators to calibrate interventions in fiscal and economic policy.
The bulletin also enhances transparency and public accountability, allowing ordinary Kenyans and media practitioners to assess how national monetary tools are being deployed to safeguard economic stability.
As Kenya seeks to attract foreign direct investment and expand its capital markets, regular and open dissemination of macroeconomic data is critical.