CBK rejects Sh31bn as investors get juicy discounts

Author: Charles MwanikiPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

CBK rejects Sh31bn as investors get juicy discounts

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) rejected Sh31.2 billion in offers from bond investors in the second auction of September, as investors demanded higher returns amid fears of renewed inflation pressure. This decision comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East after Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked a key shipping route and oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil supplies.

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