Our Mission – CBK | Central Bank of Kenya

Overview

The Central Bank of Kenya is a public institution established under Article 231 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The Bank is responsible for formulating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability and issuing currency.

Pursuant to the CBK Act, the Central Bank promotes financial stability through regulation, supervision and licensing of financial institutions under its mandate. The Bank also provides oversight of payment, clearing and settlement systems. All these efforts are geared towards fostering liquidity, solvency and proper functioning of the financial system. The Bank also formulates and implements foreign exchange policy and manages foreign exchange reserves. CBK is the banker for, adviser to, and fiscal agent of the Government.

In discharging its mandate, the Central Bank contributes to the country’s economic development and growth, and promotes the interest of the public. The Bank strives to carry out its statutory mandate effectively and efficiently guided by the principles of integrity and transparency.

Vision

The Vision of the Bank is “To be a World Class Modern Central Bank.”

Mission

To formulate and implement monetary policy for price stability, foster a stable market-based financial system and ensure a sound national payment system.

Decorative Element
Decorative Element
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Efficiency & Effectiveness

Integrity

Professionalism & Relevance

Diversity and Inclusiveness

Transparency, Accountability & Integrity

Mutual Respect & Teamwork

Innovativeness

Core values

Core values are beliefs that staff hold in common and endeavour to put in practice. The CBK Board and staff embrace the following core values in delivery of its mandate:

The Board, Management and staff will diligently offer quality services to all stakeholders while observing high professional standards and respecting all relevant rules and regulations.

The Monetary Policy Committee is the organ of the Central Bank of Kenya responsible for formulating monetary policy. The Committee was formed vide Gazette Notice 3771 on April 30, 2008, replacing the hitherto Monetary Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)

The Monetary Policy Committee is the organ of the Central Bank of Kenya responsible for formulating monetary policy. The Committee was formed vide Gazette Notice 3771 on April 30, 2008, replacing the hitherto Monetary Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)

The Monetary Policy Committee is the organ of the Central Bank of Kenya responsible for formulating monetary policy. The Committee was formed vide Gazette Notice 3771 on April 30, 2008, replacing the hitherto Monetary Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC)