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The Central Bank of Kenya celebrated 50 years of its existence and service to the nation at a colorful Epic event held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Nairobi National Museum.
The event was graced by His Excellency the President Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta and entailed the launch of a Numismatic Museum. Present at the event were Governors and Deputy Governors from the region and from around the world, former Governors of the Central Bank, stakeholders from the financial sector, development partners and other international guests.
As part of its golden jubilee celebrations, the Central Bank conducted several activities in the 12 months preceding the Epic celebration.
As part of its golden jubilee celebrations, the Central Bank conducted several activities in the 12 months preceding the Epic celebration.
As part of its golden jubilee celebrations, the Central Bank conducted several activities in the 12 months preceding the Epic celebration.
CBK hosted an international central banking symposium on September 13, 2016. This was a high-level forum that brought together local and international economists, bankers, researchers, members of the academia and other stakeholders to engage on emerging issues in central banking.
CBK hosted an international central banking symposium on September 13, 2016. This was a high-level forum that brought together local and international economists, bankers, researchers, members of the academia and other stakeholders to engage on emerging issues in central banking.
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