the-star.co.ke·3 min read·medium
EXPLAINER: How the new CBK law tightens banking oversight
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President William Ruto has signed the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026 into law to enhance banking oversight. The legislation clarifies the bank's intervention powers during financial distress and establishes new accountability measures.
Why it matters
Strengthens the regulatory framework of Kenya's financial sector to ensure systemic stability and clearer emergency liquidity protocols.
Central Bank of Kenya building in Nairobi /FILE
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