Kamau Thugge
Kamau Thugge is the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), playing a crucial role in shaping the country's monetary policy. He recently chaired the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, which resulted in a reduction of the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to stimulate economic growth. Thugge's leadership is pivotal in managing inflation and liquidity in the market, as well as in guiding banks to lower lending rates, thereby supporting the private sector amidst changing economic conditions.
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Governor Kamau Thugge criticized banks for being slow to pass on rate cuts to customers.
New CBK loan pricing model sparks lower lending costs
Kenya· 2026-01-23
Dr. Kamau Thugge is the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya and presented before the National Assembly's Committee on Finance and National Planning.
CBK cuts key rate to spur festive season lendingKenya· 2025-12-10CBK Governor Kamau Thugge expressed frustration that only one unnamed bank had sought regulatory approval for the new model.
KCB leads rollout of new loan pricingKenya· 2025-11-25CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said that the upward borrowing trend is encouraging but must go further to enable small-scale farmers to access funds.
Agriculture sector borrowing balloons to Sh167.7 billionKenya· 2025-10-31Kamau Thugge revealed the slow uptake of a new loan pricing model by commercial banks.
Why wait for cheaper loans is taking longKenya· 2025-10-09Kamau Thugge is one of the central bankers who earned an 'A' rating.
Abdellatif Jouahri parmi les meilleurs gouverneurs de banques centrales du monde (Global Finance)
Morocco· 2025-09-01
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said in a statement that there was scope for a further easing of the monetary policy stance.
Why banks are in scrutiny over slow response to CBK rate cutsKenya· 2025-08-25CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said in a statement that there was scope for a further easing of the monetary policy stance.
Banks face more scrutiny over slow response to CBK rate cutsKenya· 2025-08-24Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge has said that the regulator has no powers to compel county governments to close unauthorised bank accounts.
CBK: Why we can't compel counties to close unauthorised bank accountsKenya· 2025-07-25The central bank chief Kamau Thugge said last month that the government will hold another round of talks with IMF officials.
Kenya's debt costs to remain high due to local borrowing
Tanzania· 2025-07-23
Governor Kamau Thugge reiterated the regulator’s commitment to a transparent and efficient credit market.
CBK rejects banks' rate cap claims, digs in on Ruto's loan reformsKenya· 2025-05-14
Kamau Thugge is the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya.
Showdown looms as banks reject CBK's cheap loans reform planKenya· 2025-05-01CBK Governor Kamau Thugge recently confirmed ongoing discussions for Kenya's full integration into the system, emphasizing its potential to alleviate foreign exchange shortages.
Local banks bet on Pan-African payment system to spur tradeKenya· 2025-04-28
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge stated that the acquisition was approved on April 4, 2025.
Access Bank gets permission for Kenya's National Bank takeover
Nigeria· 2025-04-14Kamau Thugge, the Central Bank of Kenya Governor, defended the bank's currency management strategy amid allegations of currency manipulation by the Trump administration.
CBK rejects Trump currency manipulation claims amid Sh12.9b tariffs hitKenya· 2025-04-10
Kamau Thugge is the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya who flagged the rise in non-performing loans.
CBK cuts key rate again as bad loans climb to record Sh700bKenya· 2025-04-08Kamau Thugge is the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya and chairs the Monetary Policy Committee.
CBK faces pressure over US tariff, currency manipulation claimsKenya· 2025-04-08Kamau Thugge is the governor of the Central Bank of Kenya.
Travel industry players call for policies to strengthen payment systemsKenya· 2025-03-26
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge told the National Assembly Finance Committee about the implementation of the Central Bank Rate.
CBK to inspect banks for compliance with risk-based credit pricing modelsKenya· 2025-03-26
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge was part of the discussions with the IMF staff team.
Kenya pulls plug on Sh301b IMF deal amid hunt for new bailoutKenya· 2025-03-18
The Monetary Policy Committee’s meeting, chaired by Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge, cut the CBR by 50 basis points.
Experts: Firms to miss out on cheap loans on State's appetite for domestic debtKenya· 2025-03-03