{
  "id": 3886299,
  "title": "CBK accepts Ksh44.3B in Treasury bills auction despite Ksh28B offer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/cbk-accepts-ksh44-3b-in-treasury-bills-auction-despite-ksh28b-offer",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:48:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/business/cbk-accepts-ksh44-3b-in-treasury-bills-auction-despite-ksh28b-offer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) accepted Treasury bills worth Ksh44.32 billion in its latest auction, exceeding the Ksh28 billion initially offered. The auction featured 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury bills, with strong demand from investors. The 91-day Treasury bill saw the highest acceptance, with Ksh 23.11 billion in bids against an offer of Ksh 8 billion. This resulted in a weighted average interest rate of 8.7692 percent for the three-month security. The 182-day Treasury bill had an accepted bid value of Ksh 15.05 billion, with a weighted average interest rate of 8.9400 percent. The one-year Treasury bill attracted Ksh 6.16 billion in accepted bids, boasting the highest weighted average interest rate at 9.0323 percent. The auction results indicate a continued appetite for government securities, particularly shorter-dated Treasury bills. This suggests that investors remain willing to invest in government debt, even with shorter investment periods. Treasury bills are a crucial tool for the government to raise funds for operations and manage short-term cash flow needs. The interest rates in the auction indicate the cost of short-term government borrowing, with yields increasing as maturity periods extend. The next Treasury bills auction is set for September 7, 2026, involving 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day bills. The high demand for these securities will be closely monitored as the government continues to finance its domestic needs and manage borrowing costs and debt obligations.",
  "summary": "The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has accepted Treasury bills worth Ksh44.32 billion in its latest auction, significantly exceeding the Ksh28 billion initially offered across the three maturities. The auction involved 91-day, 182-day and 364-day Treasury bills, with investors showing strong demand for the government securities. According to the auction results released by CBK on […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}