CBK moves to rein in ‘too important to fail’ banks

Author: Julians AmbokoPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

CBK moves to rein in ‘too important to fail’ banks

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announced proposals to tighten oversight of financial institutions deemed 'too big to fail', including Equity Group and KCB Group. These measures include restrictions on expanding operations and introducing new products to limit systemic risks. The CBK will assess financial institutions annually to determine which are considered systemically important, based on size and interconnectedness.

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