About CBK-IMS

About 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

Mission, Vision and Core Values

To be a world-class African hub in central banking and financial sector training.

To deliver specialized capacity building programs and generate knowledge that promotes resilient, inclusive and stable financial systems.

CBK-IMS training practices are anchored on values of:

Contact Details & Location

CBK Institute of Monetary Studies (CBK-IMS) is strategically located in Ruaraka, Nairobi, along Mathare North Road, off Thika Road (A2). It is approximately 8 kilometres from Nairobi’s Central Business District. The Institute enjoys convenient access to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) via the Nairobi Expressway and Outer Ring Road, and is within easy reach of key commercial districts, government institutions and major shopping centres.

Address:    Central Bank of Kenya Institute of Monetary Studies

P.O. Box 65041 – 00618, Nairobi, Kenya

Telephone: (+254) 20 8646 000
Email:         [email protected]