The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited members of the public to submit views on two key draft frameworks aimed at boosting financial inclusion and strengthening oversight of credit guarantee providers.

In a public notice, CBK said the draft National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2025–2028 seeks to build on past gains while enhancing coordination among stakeholders.

“The strategy seeks to coordinate financial inclusion initiatives in the country; address fragmentation in policies, innovations, and programmes targeting financial inclusion, and create synergy among stakeholders in advancing the financial inclusion agenda,” CBK said.

The draft NFIS is available on the CBK website, with feedback to be submitted online via https://forms.office.com/r/nH7q2rxmMC, through the QR code provided in the notice, or via email to NFIS@centralbank.go.ke. Written feedback may also be sent to the Director, Research Department, CBK, P.O. Box 60000 – 00200, Nairobi.
The deadline for submissions is Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Separately, CBK has also published the draft Central Bank of Kenya (Credit Guarantee Business) Regulations, 2025, which set out requirements for registration, licensing, governance, risk management, and operational obligations for all entities offering credit guarantee services.

CBK said the framework follows amendments to the CBK Act under the Business Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, and seeks to ensure that businesse, particularly MSMEs can continue to access affordable credit sustainably.

Comments on the draft regulations can be submitted online via https://forms.office.com/r/cPjJ6AVdYQ, by email to fin@centralbank.go.ke, or in writing to the Director, Bank Supervision Department, CBK, P.O. Box 60000 – 00200, Nairobi.
The deadline for comments is Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

CBK emphasized that both initiatives are part of ongoing efforts to improve financial sector oversight, enhance access to credit, and ensure public participation in shaping policy.