CBK hit as property values fall by Sh466m

Author: George NgigiPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

CBK hit as property values fall by Sh466m

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) faces a potential loss of Sh466.5 million on its investment properties. An audit valued the assets below the amount the monetary authority paid for them. The available article text does not specify which properties were affected or why their values fell.

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