About CBK-IMS

CBK-Institute of Monetary Studies (Formerly KSMS)

CBK-IMS began operations in 1997 as a corporate body limited by guarantee with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) as its principal shareholder and the National Treasury as a minority shareholder.


The Kenya School of Monetary Studies was dissolved on May 17, 2024, via gazette notice, rebranded and named The Central Bank of Kenya Institute of Monetary Studies (CBK-IMS).

Overview

The Central Bank of Kenya Institute of Monetary Studies (CBK IMS) is the capacity development arm of the Central Bank of Kenya. The Institute provides world-class capacity building programs, executive development, conferences and hospitality services to central banks, financial institutions, government agencies, development partners and private sector organizations.

Located in Nairobi, CBK IMS offers an integrated environment for learning, meetings, conferences, accommodation, dining and recreation all nestled within one secure campus.

CBK Governor’s Message

I am honoured to present to you the attached range of courses that the Central Bank of Kenya has rolled out. The courses are geared towards building human resource capacity in central banking and the financial with the aim of ensuring a stable financial system.
 
The courses cover traditional central banking topics such as monetary policy formulation and implementation, bank supervision, financial stability, payment systems, currency management, among others. The calendar also covers financial sector matters such operational risk management, credit risk management, branch management, trade finance, among others. In addition to these traditional central banking and financial courses, the Bank also plans to mount occasional seminars and topics on such current maters as Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Cyber security, climate change, among others.
 
These courses have been developed as a result of the skills gaps identified through research and training needs assessment conducted for the financial sector. The Institute will further focus on high-level conferences, seminars and workshops on emerging and topical issues at national, regional and global levels, with the goal of bringing together stakeholders to share their experiences and challenges in addressing these issues. The courses will be mounted by the Central Bank of Kenya Institute of Monetary Studies, a department of the Central Bank of Kenya based along the Thika Superhighway in Nairobi. The Institute was formerly known as the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, a then separate company owned jointly by the Central Bank of Kenya and the National Treasury until April 2024 when this company was dissolved and its capacity-building activities taken over by the Central Bank of Kenya.
 
In our commitment to deliver high quality technical and specialized training programs and conferences, we leverage on the knowledge-base and expertise of selected strategic partners in content development, design and delivery of our programs.

Dr. Kamau Thugge

Dr. Kamau Thugge

Governor

Bio

Academic Advisory Council

CBK-IMS is an Academic Advisory Council (AAC) that provides high level leadership in the development of training programs in line with the Institutes mandate and strategic goals. The AAC is composed of members from CBK and a blend of globally recognized industry practitioners and academic professionals.

Mission, Vision and Core Values

To be a World Class Modern Central Bank.

Formulate and implement monetary policy for price stability, foster a stable market-based financial system, and ensure a sound national payment system.

Contact Details & Location

Address:    Central Bank of Kenya Institute of Monetary Studies

Mathare North Road, Off Thika Super Highway (exit 6).
P.O. Box 65041 – 00618, Nairobi, Kenya

Telephone: (+254) 20 8646 000

Email: [email protected]

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