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What measures are taken by the central bank of Kenya (CBK) to control credit?

Discuss measures that are taken by the central bank of Kenya (CBK) to control credit.

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Maurice
(i) Moral persuasion: The Central bank may instruct banks to lend to the specific sectors.

(ii) Raise liquidity ratio: Central bank should raise the cash ratio so as to reduce lending.

(iii) Raising ban rates: This makes borrowing expensive hence reduces money in circulation.

(iv) Increase compulsory deposits: The Central bank authorizes the banks to raise amount of money deposited with central bank. This reduces money available to lend.

(v) Open market operations: Buying or selling securities to the public to regulate circulation.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 14, 2017 at 13:10

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