The move marks a major shift in Kenya’s financial sector policy.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will lift the nearly decade-long moratorium on licensing new commercial banks, effective July 1, 2025.
The move marks a major shift in Kenya’s financial sector policy and paves the way for new players to enter one of East Africa’s most vibrant banking markets.
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