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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), established on March 24, 1966, serves as Kenya’s monetary authority. Its primary responsibilities include formulating and implementing monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability, issuing currency, regulating the banking sector, and providing banking services to the government and financial institutions .
📍 Contact Information
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Head Office Address: Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 60000 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya
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Telephone: +254 20 2860000
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Email: comms@centralbank.go.ke
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Website: www.centralbank.go.ke
CBK operates regional branches in cities including Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Meru, Nakuru, and Nyeri .
🏛️ Organizational Structure
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Governor: Dr. Kamau Thugge (since June 2023)
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Deputy Governor: Dr. Susan Koech
The Governor acts as the Chief Executive Officer and official spokesperson of the bank
📘 Key Functions
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Monetary Policy: Formulating and implementing policies to maintain price stability and support economic growth .
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Currency Issuance: Sole authority for issuing Kenyan currency.
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Financial Regulation: Supervising and regulating financial institutions to ensure stability and integrity in the financial system.
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Government Banking Services: Managing the government’s accounts and public debt.
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