Kenya Bank Lending Rate
1991 - 2026 | Monthly | % pa | CEIC Data
Key information about Kenya Bank Lending Rate
- Kenya Bank Lending Rate was reported at 14.690 % pa in Apr 2026.
- This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.700 % pa for Mar 2026.
- Kenya Bank Lending Rate data is updated monthly, averaging 14.330 % pa from Jul 1991 to Apr 2026, with 418 observations.
- The data reached an all-time high of 32.280 % pa in Apr 1994 and a record low of 11.750 % pa in Sep 2020.
- Kenya Bank Lending Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
- The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Bank Lending Rate: Monthly.
The Central Bank of Kenya provides monthly Bank Lending Rate.
View Kenya's Bank Lending Rate from Jul 1991 to Apr 2026 in the chart:
What was Kenya's Bank Lending Rate in Apr 2026?
Kenya Bank Lending Rate was reported at 14.690 % pa in Apr 2026. See the table below for more data.
| Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.690 Apr 2026 | 14.700 Mar 2026 | 11.750 Sep 2020 | 32.280 Apr 1994 | % pa | monthly | Jul 1991 - Apr 2026 |
Bank Lending Rate by Country Comparison
| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania (% pa) | 5.900 Sep 2025 | monthly | Dec 1986 - Sep 2025 |
| Algeria (% pa) | 8.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Apr 2026 |
| Armenia (% pa) | 13.175 Jun 2026 | monthly | Apr 1995 - Jun 2026 |
| Austria (% pa) | 3.870 May 2026 | monthly | Dec 1995 - May 2026 |
| Azerbaijan (% pa) | 15.654 May 2026 | monthly | Dec 2002 - May 2026 |
| Bahrain (% pa) | 5.010 Mar 2016 | monthly | Apr 1985 - Mar 2016 |
| Bangladesh (% pa) | 7.890 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1976 - May 2026 |
| Belarus (% pa) | 10.470 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - May 2026 |
| Belgium (% pa) | 3.590 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - May 2026 |
| Bolivia (% pa) | 10.697 Jun 2026 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Jun 2026 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (% pa) | 4.321 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2012 - May 2026 |
| Botswana (% pa) | 7.190 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2026 |
| Brunei (% pa) | 5.500 22 Jul 2026 | daily | 01 Dec 2003 - 22 Jul 2026 |
| Bulgaria (% pa) | 4.021 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 1992 - Mar 2026 |
| Canada (% pa) | 4.450 Jun 2026 | monthly | Jan 1935 - Jun 2026 |
| China (% pa) | 3.000 19 Aug 2026 | daily | 20 Aug 2019 - 19 Aug 2026 |
| Colombia (% pa) | 16.604 Jun 2026 | monthly | Jan 1986 - Jun 2026 |
| Cyprus (% pa) | 4.320 Sep 2025 | monthly | Nov 2007 - Sep 2025 |
| Czech Republic (% pa) | 5.225 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - May 2026 |
| Denmark (% pa) | 2.000 Jun 2026 | monthly | Apr 1992 - Jun 2026 |
| Ecuador (% pa) | 6.910 Jul 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Jul 2026 |
| Egypt (% pa) | 20.600 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1976 - May 2026 |
| Estonia (% pa) | 4.620 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1999 - May 2026 |
| France (% pa) | 3.540 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - May 2026 |
| Georgia (% pa) | 13.460 May 2026 | monthly | Jun 2002 - May 2026 |
| Germany (% pa) | 4.080 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - May 2026 |
| Greece (% pa) | 4.510 Sep 2025 | monthly | Sep 2002 - Sep 2025 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China (% pa) | 5.000 22 Jul 2026 | daily | 01 Jan 1981 - 22 Jul 2026 |
| Hungary (% pa) | 7.000 Jun 2026 | monthly | Sep 1988 - Jun 2026 |
| Iceland (% pa) | 10.625 Apr 2026 | monthly | Nov 1982 - Apr 2026 |
| Indonesia (% pa) | 7.953 May 2026 | monthly | Apr 1993 - May 2026 |
| Israel (% pa) | 2.942 Mar 2022 | monthly | Apr 2013 - Mar 2022 |
| Italy (% pa) | 3.668 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1995 - May 2026 |
| Japan (% pa) | 2.125 Jun 2026 | monthly | Jan 1971 - Jun 2026 |
| Jordan (% pa) | 7.540 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1999 - May 2026 |
| Kazakhstan (% pa) | 19.561 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2002 - May 2026 |
| Kenya (% pa) | 14.690 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jul 1991 - Apr 2026 |
| South Korea (% pa) | 4.190 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1996 - May 2026 |
| Kosovo (% pa) | 6.776 May 2026 | monthly | Jun 2004 - May 2026 |
| Kuwait (% pa) | 4.858 Apr 2026 | monthly | Apr 1979 - Apr 2026 |
| Kyrgyzstan (% pa) | 19.434 Feb 2025 | monthly | Jan 1996 - Feb 2025 |
| Latvia (% pa) | 4.820 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - May 2026 |
| Lebanon (% pa) | 8.430 Apr 2026 | monthly | Mar 1972 - Apr 2026 |
| Lithuania (% pa) | 5.340 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2015 - May 2026 |
| Luxembourg (% pa) | 3.590 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - May 2026 |
| Macau SAR, China (% pa) | 5.250 May 2026 | monthly | Sep 2008 - May 2026 |
| North Macedonia (% pa) | 5.019 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2005 - Apr 2026 |
| Malawi (% pa) | 22.400 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Mar 2026 |
| Malaysia (% pa) | 4.505 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1996 - May 2026 |
| Malta (% pa) | 3.429 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1999 - May 2026 |
| Mauritius (% pa) | 6.770 May 2026 | monthly | Dec 1997 - May 2026 |
| Mexico (% pa) | 7.080 May 2026 | monthly | Sep 1993 - May 2026 |
| Moldova (% pa) | 9.121 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2000 - May 2026 |
| Mongolia (% pa) | 17.500 May 2026 | monthly | Feb 1998 - May 2026 |
| Montenegro (% pa) | 6.130 Mar 2026 | monthly | Sep 2005 - Mar 2026 |
| Mozambique (% pa) | 15.500 Jul 2026 | monthly | Aug 1997 - Jul 2026 |
| Myanmar (% pa) | 14.500 May 2021 | monthly | Jan 1994 - May 2021 |
| Nepal (% pa) | 6.900 Apr 2026 | monthly | Nov 2013 - Apr 2026 |
| Nigeria (% pa) | 19.100 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2000 - May 2026 |
| Oman (% pa) | 5.327 May 2026 | monthly | Dec 1984 - May 2026 |
| Palestinian Territory (% pa) | 5.624 Jun 2022 | monthly | Mar 2004 - Jun 2022 |
| Panama (% pa) | 4.750 Jun 2018 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Jun 2018 |
| Paraguay (% pa) | 12.540 Jun 2026 | monthly | Aug 2007 - Jun 2026 |
| Peru (% pa) | 16.526 Jun 2026 | monthly | Aug 1985 - Jun 2026 |
| Philippines (% pa) | 7.544 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1976 - Apr 2026 |
| Poland (% pa) | 5.520 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2005 - May 2026 |
| Qatar (% pa) | 5.256 May 2026 | monthly | Jul 2004 - May 2026 |
| Romania (% pa) | 8.620 May 2026 | monthly | Dec 2005 - May 2026 |
| Russia (% pa) | 17.230 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1995 - May 2026 |
| Serbia (% pa) | 6.730 May 2026 | monthly | Sep 2010 - May 2026 |
| Singapore (% pa) | 5.250 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1978 - Jun 2021 |
| Slovakia (% pa) | 4.229 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2009 - May 2026 |
| South Africa (% pa) | 10.500 21 Jul 2026 | daily | 31 Dec 1948 - 21 Jul 2026 |
| Sri Lanka (% pa) | 10.340 Jun 2026 | monthly | Jun 1989 - Jun 2026 |
| Sweden (% pa) | 1.850 17 Jul 2026 | daily | 01 Jun 1994 - 17 Jul 2026 |
| Taiwan, China (% pa) | 3.264 Jun 2026 | monthly | Jul 1961 - Jun 2026 |
| Tajikistan (% pa) | 21.828 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2002 - May 2026 |
| Thailand (% pa) | 7.515 Jun 2026 | monthly | Jan 1983 - Jun 2026 |
| Ukraine (% pa) | 19.328 Oct 2025 | monthly | Dec 2005 - Oct 2025 |
| United States (% pa) | 6.750 16 Jul 2026 | daily | 04 Aug 1955 - 16 Jul 2026 |
| Uruguay (% pa) | 13.604 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - May 2026 |
| Uzbekistan (% pa) | 22.025 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2013 - Apr 2026 |
| Venezuela (% pa) | 58.300 10 Jul 2026 | daily | 02 Jan 2004 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Zambia (% pa) | 27.570 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 2006 - May 2026 |
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| Government and Public Finance | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) | -6.4 Mar 2026 | quarterly | Dec 2009 - Mar 2026 |
| Tax Revenue (USD mn) | 14,830.530 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Tax Revenue: % of GDP (%) | 6.6 2025 | yearly | 2006 - 2025 |
| National Government Debt (USD mn) | 98,706.2 Mar 2026 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Mar 2026 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP (%) | 71.5 Mar 2026 | quarterly | Dec 2009 - Mar 2026 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure (KES bn) | 7,377.502 2031 | yearly | 1982 - 2031 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt (KES bn) | 24,174.502 2031 | yearly | 1998 - 2031 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue (KES bn) | 5,344.364 2031 | yearly | 1982 - 2031 |
| Central Government Expenditure: ytd: Development (KES mn) | 539,500.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Central Government Revenue and Grants: ytd: Revenue (KES mn) | 2,563,200.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Central Government Expenditure: ytd: Recurrent (KES mn) | 2,672,700.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Central Government Expenditure: ytd (KES mn) | 3,543,900.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Central Government Revenue and Grants: ytd: Revenue: Tax (KES mn) | 1,918,900.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Central Government Revenue and Grants: ytd: Revenue: Tax: Excise Duty (KES mn) | 258,400.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Central Government Revenue and Grants: ytd: Revenue: Tax: VAT (KES mn) | 596,600.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) | 7.212 2028 | yearly | 1980 - 2028 |
| Trade Balance (USD mn) | -1,233.1 Apr 2026 | monthly | Oct 1992 - Apr 2026 |
| Total Exports (USD mn) | 795.6 Apr 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Total Exports Growth (%) | -15.0 Apr 2026 | monthly | Aug 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Aluminum: Exports (USD th) | 6,652.580 2024 | yearly | 1995 - 2024 |
| Exports: Medicament (USD th) | 127,790.311 2025 | yearly | 1995 - 2025 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 36,104.829 2025 | yearly | 1995 - 2025 |
| Total Imports (USD mn) | 2,028.7 Apr 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Total Imports Growth (%) | 3.6 Apr 2026 | monthly | Aug 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Imports: Medicament (USD th) | 488,374.740 2025 | yearly | 1995 - 2025 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 251,990.508 2025 | yearly | 1995 - 2025 |
| Total Exports to USA (USD mn) | 73.165 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Total Imports from USA (USD mn) | 126.322 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Total Exports to China (USD mn) | 5.261 Mar 2026 | monthly | Apr 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Total Imports from China (USD mn) | 553.934 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Apr 2026 |
| Imports Volume Index (2009=100) | 133.400 2025 | yearly | 2007 - 2025 |
| Exports Volume Index (2009=100) | 160.800 2025 | yearly | 2007 - 2025 |
| Exports: Domestic: Cement (KES mn) | 264.679 Mar 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Exports: Domestic: Chemicals (KES mn) | 6,520.920 Mar 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Exports: Domestic: Coffee (KES mn) | 7,478.430 Apr 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Exports: Domestic: Horticulture (KES mn) | 16,068.660 Mar 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Exports: Domestic: Tea (KES mn) | 16,928.240 Apr 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Exports: Tanzania (KES mn) | 3,880.860 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Exports: Uganda (KES mn) | 11,759.700 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Exports: United Kingdom (KES mn) | 5,086.600 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Exports: Netherlands (KES mn) | 5,691.660 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Imports: South Africa (KES mn) | 3,789.500 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Imports: India (KES mn) | 26,896.290 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Imports: Saudi Arabia (KES mn) | 31,500.100 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Imports: United Arab Emirates (KES mn) | 15,968.240 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Imports: Italy (KES mn) | 1,680.380 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Imports: Chemicals (KES mn) | 43,794.670 Mar 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Imports: Food and Live Animals (KES mn) | 26,964.440 Mar 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Imports: Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Materials (KES mn) | 38,216.000 Mar 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Imports: Machinery and Transport Equipment (KES mn) | 54,644.620 Mar 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Imports: Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials (KES mn) | 91,646.390 Mar 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Exports (KES mn) | 102,941.260 Apr 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Imports (KES mn) | 262,493.990 Apr 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Exports: Re-Exports (KES mn) | 12,240.490 Apr 2026 | monthly | Aug 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Import Volume Index (2015=100) | 102.900 2024 | yearly | 2005 - 2024 |
| Import Value Index (2015=100) | 129.200 2024 | yearly | 2005 - 2024 |
| Export Value Index (2015=100) | 141.000 2024 | yearly | 2005 - 2024 |
| Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 14.4 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 2016 - Sep 2025 |
| Non-Performing Loans (USD mn) | 2,674.259 Dec 2019 | monthly | Apr 2001 - Dec 2019 |
| Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 18,782.646 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 1995 - Apr 2026 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 43,173.760 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 1995 - Apr 2026 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 11.8 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 1996 - Apr 2026 |
| Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) | 4.3 Mar 2023 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Mar 2023 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 13,142.3 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 2000 - Apr 2026 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP (%) | 9.902 Mar 2026 | quarterly | Dec 2009 - Mar 2026 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 5.6 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 2005 - Apr 2026 |
| Gold Reserves (USD mn) | 2.547 Mar 2026 | monthly | Sep 1973 - Mar 2026 |
| Total Deposits (USD mn) | 46,744.891 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Dec 2025 |
| Total Deposits Growth (%) | 6.5 Jun 2025 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Jun 2025 |
| Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 49,839.7 Dec 2025 | monthly | Dec 1995 - Dec 2025 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | -0.4 Dec 2025 | monthly | Dec 1996 - Dec 2025 |
| Total Loans (USD mn) | 60,943.259 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Dec 2025 |
| Total Loans Growth (%) | 10.11 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Dec 2025 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 28.07 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2009 - Dec 2025 |
| Money Supply: M3: M2 (KES mn) | 5,577,618.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 1995 - Apr 2026 |
| Money Supply: M3: M2: M1 (KES mn) | 2,426,530.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 1995 - Apr 2026 |
| Money Supply: M3 (KES mn) | 6,954,453.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 1995 - Apr 2026 |
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