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Browsing: Cost of credit in Kenya
- Bankers in Kenya are grappling with record 18-year high loan defaults due to high interest rates and a tough business environment.
- Central Bank of Kenya Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge says that despite the rise in bad loans, the banking sector remains stable and resilient
- The overall balance of payments is projected to be a surplus of $554 million in 2024 which should result in a reserves buildup of $1,920 million
The rate of loan defaults in Kenya has hit records last seen over 18 years ago as the fiscal policies meant to cushion the country from high inflation take a toll on the banking industry.
Latest industry data by Central Bank of Kenya shows that the ratio of gross non-performing loans (NPLs) to gross loans stood at 16.7 per cent in August 2024 compared to 16.3 per cent two months earlier.
Essentially this means that out of every Sh100 shillings …