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The Central Bank of Kenya kept the CBR unchanged at 8.75% in its sitting on 11 Aug 2026 to anchor inflation expectations within the target range and ensure exchange rate stability. Key highlights: —Gross NPLs to Gross Loans in Kenya'a banking sector stood at 14.6% in July 2026, down from 15.4% in April 2026 and 17.6% in August 2025. —Growth in commercial bank lending to the private sector remained strong at 10.2% in July 2026 as compared to 2.9% in January 2026. —Current account deficit expected to be 3.0% of GDP In 12 months to June 2026 as compared to 1.5% in similar period in 2025 due to higher trade deficit and lower secondary income transfers as a share of GDP.