Central bank · Kenya
Central Bank of Kenya
Explore financial-business licences, territorial scope, and official licensing sources.
At a glance
Licensing overview
- Institution
- Central bank
- Home jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Selected business activities
- 4
- Countries & territories
- 1
Permissions & responsibilities
What it licenses
Banking and deposit taking
- Issuer role
- Licensing authority
- Territorial scope
- Kenya
Commercial bank licence for businesses within the authority's stated jurisdiction.
Foreign exchange and money changing
- Issuer role
- Licensing authority
- Territorial scope
- Kenya
Forex bureau licence for businesses within the authority's stated jurisdiction.
Lending and consumer credit
- Issuer role
- Licensing authority
- Territorial scope
- Kenya
Digital credit provider licence for businesses within the authority's stated jurisdiction.
Payments and money transmission
- Issuer role
- Licensing authority
- Territorial scope
- Kenya
Money remittance provider licence for businesses within the authority's stated jurisdiction.
Where the permissions apply
Jurisdictions & coverage
- Kenya
State and financial-zone licences can have narrower territorial scope. See the authority’s sources for cross-border permissions and application requirements.