The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) kept interest rates on hold today and, with inflation likely to ease over the coming months, there is no immediate pressure to tighten policy. But a large current account deficit that is being funded by short-term inflows of capital means that rate hikes are still likely later this year.
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