Patrick Njoroge
African governors face multiple financial ‘floods’
Kenyan governor says a “doubling, tripling” of access to IMF resources is needed
Central Bank of Kenya raises rate and denies FX shortage
New president nominates former governor Ndung’u to become finance minister
Kenyan governor denies shortage of small-denomination notes
Interior minister had claimed that politicians were draining supply to pay election bribes
Rates round-up: Canada adds 50bp to main rate
Kenya orders first rate increase since 2015; Dominican Republic hikes 100bp; and more
Kenya’s central bank highlights growth rebound in 2021
Inflation has fallen to 6.5% following government stabilisation efforts to stem fuel prices
Kenyan central bank prepares further monetary policy reforms
Review recommends action to improve modelling, boost interbank market and develop education
Kenyan governor asks for powers over digital lenders
Unregulated lenders are helping create ‘ballooning household debt’, Njoroge says
Kenya’s central bank transfers $45.6m to government
IMF approves pause in fiscal tightening as Kenyan authorities deal with impact of pandemic
Kenya strikes deal on $2.4 billion IMF package
“Multi-year effort” required to stabilise public finances and boost growth
Central Bank of Kenya cuts rates again
Policy-makers look to offset fiscal tightening and push economy back to potential
Government cannot ‘grab’ central bank’s resources – Njoroge
CBK governor reiterates central bank-funded bailouts “never work”
Kenya cuts rates on anchored inflation and tight fiscal outlook
Central bank reduces bank rate by 50 basis points to 8.5%
Kenyan high court dismisses challenge to new banknote series
Central bank had been accused of violating constitution with banknote designs
African governors discuss concerns over rising debt
Central bankers stress need for African cooperation in face of weakening global economy
Mobile lending poses threat to financial stability – Kenyan governor
Njoroge says unregulated digital lenders could ‘bring down entire financial sector’
Central Bank of Kenya may have violated constitution with new banknotes
Bank is facing criticism over images on new notes
Central Bank of Kenya governor attacks new banking law
Patrick Njoroge says the law could be “devastating” for the Kenyan economy
People: Kenyan and Samoan governors named to UN digital task force
Kenya’s Njoroge and Samoa’s Ainuu-Enari to investigate digital impact on financial inclusion
Kenyan central bank reports big increase in banks breaching regulations
Governor calls for banks to consider their “long-term impact on society”
Kenya’s central bank cuts rates in bid to boost economic output
Growth remains strong, but economic output was below potential, Njoroge says
Central Bank of Kenya is ‘under attack’ – Njoroge
Kenyan governor says new regulator will threaten independence and mandate of central bank
Kenyan central bank condemns interest rate cap legislation
Rules introduced in 2016 have restricted credit and limited policy
Three men arrested for fraud at Kenya’s central bank
Men charged with 11 counts of fraud attempted to present $6.25 million in counterfeit Treasury bills
Kenya not yet ready for more accommodative policy – Njoroge
Central Bank of Kenya leaves rates on hold despite well-anchored inflation and greater optimism