Economics
Kenya Central Bank Follows South Africa With a Surprise Cut
- Central bank lowered its key rate to 8.25% from 8.5%
- Kenyan economy is operating below its potential, MPC says
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Kenya’s central bank joined its South African counterpart by unexpectedly cutting interest rates, citing well-anchored inflation expectations and an economy that’s operating below its potential.