Kenya’s central bank is expected to maintain the benchmark interest rate at a 12-year high of 13%, awaiting further inflation reduction before initiating rate cuts. With inflation slowing to 5.7% last month and the Kenyan shilling strengthening against the USD, economists predict a hold on the rate, with potential for future cuts if inflation and exchange rate performance remain favorable. Improved weather conditions and a stronger currency are anticipated to further reduce inflation to 4.4% by the year’s end.