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CBK Holds the CBR at 8.75% in 2026: What the New Rate Cycle Means for Diaspora Borrowers, Savers, and Investors
The Central Bank of Kenya cut the CBR ten consecutive times before pausing at 8.75 percent in April 2026. The shift to a KESONIA-based pricing model and lower commercial bank rates change the calculus for diaspora mortgages, fixed deposits, and SACCO loans.
May 24, 2026
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Kenya Fuel Prices May 2026: How the EPRA Pump Review, Matatu Strike, and Tax Stack Affect Diaspora Families
Kenya's May 2026 pump prices hit record highs, triggered a nationwide matatu strike, and forced an unusual mid-cycle EPRA recalculation. For diaspora Kenyans funding households back home, the changes filter directly into rent, food, school fees, and remittance pressure.
May 24, 2026
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