Patrick Njoroge
Central Bank of Kenya is ‘under attack’ – Njoroge
Kenyan governor says new regulator will threaten independence and mandate of central bank
Kenyan central bank condemns interest rate cap legislation
Rules introduced in 2016 have restricted access to credit for small firms and impaired the central bank’s ability to conduct monetary policy
Three men arrested for fraud at Kenya’s central bank
Men charged with 11 counts of fraud attempted to present $6.25 million in counterfeit Treasury bills
Kenya not yet ready for more accommodative policy – Njoroge
Central Bank of Kenya leaves rates on hold despite well-anchored inflation and greater optimism; policymakers will continue to monitor interest rate cap impact
Patrick Njoroge on reshaping banking and finance to work for the masses
The Central Bank of Kenya governor speaks to Christopher Jeffery and Rachael King about exchange rate intervention, food prices, banking reform and financial inclusion
Investors should not be concerned about revote – Kenya’s Njoroge
Central Bank of Kenya governor is confident whoever wins presidential revote will pursue market-based policies
Debate over Kenya’s growth potential continues – Njoroge
Private sector sees macroeconomic stability and infrastructure funding aiding growth in the long term, while banks are concerned about elections and a decrease in credit growth
Income inequality should be a concern for central banks – IMF panel
IMF panel debates impact of unconventional monetary policy on income inequality, concluding institutions should be more aware of policy effects on income disparities despite no specific mandate
The winners of the 2017 Central Banking Awards
Bank of England wins Central Bank of the Year, while Carlos Fernández Valdovinos picks up Governor of the Year; Donald Kohn receives Lifetime Achievement Award; 15 more awards unveiled
Central Bank of Kenya halts reference rate calculation
Rate made redundant by interest cap, Njoroge explains, as banks prepare for the new arrangement; central bank maintains interest rates at 10%
Impact of interest rate cap still unclear – Kenyan governor
There is not enough data on interest caps to influence the MPC’s decision, says Njoroge; interest rates remain on hold at 10%
Kenya’s Imperial Bank saga continues with fresh court ruling
Sniping ensues as high court rules on Imperial Bank; central bank says it has acted within the law, while shareholders challenge its interpretation of the ruling