CBK records Ksh28B Treasury bills bids as investors flock to govt securities
By Sharon Atieno, June 25, 2026The Central Bank of Kenya has recorded strong investor demand for government securities after attracting Ksh28.06 billion in bids in its latest Treasury bills auction, underscoring growing investor confidence in the country’s debt market as Kenya pushes ahead with reforms aimed at strengthening its financial sector.
Data released on X account by CBK on Thursday, June 25, 2026 shows the regulator received bids worth Ksh28.058 billion against an advertised offer of Ksh24 billion for the 91-day, 182-day and 364-day Treasury bills, representing an overall 116.91 per cent performance rate.
The biggest appetite was recorded in the 91-day Treasury bill, which drew Ksh23.01 billion in bids against an offer of Ksh4 billion, translating to an oversubscription rate of 575.34 per cent. CBK eventually accepted Ksh17.43 billion across the three tenors.
“The results of today’s Treasury Bills auction. The full results can be found at https://centralbank.go.ke/uploads/91_day_historical_treasury_bill_results/1468422124_RESULTS%202688-091%202662-182%202617-364%20DATED%2029-06-2026.pdf,”CBK statement.
Strong investor appetite dominates auction
The regulator indicated that a large portion of the accepted funds will go toward rollovers and redemptions totaling Ksh16.16 billion, while the balance will support fresh government borrowing requirements.
Market data further showed interest rates remained relatively stable, with accepted bids settling at 8.8275 per cent for the 91-day paper, 8.8438 per cent for the 182-day paper and 8.9932 per cent for the 364-day Treasury bill.
CBK opens doors to foreign investors
The strong domestic demand came just hours after CBK announced a landmark partnership with Clearstream that will allow international investors easier access to Kenya’s government securities market.
In a statement shared Thursday, CBK said the newly established Clearstream-Kenya Link will connect foreign institutional investors directly to Kenya’s securities market through the DhowCSD platform.
“This is a significant milestone in developing Kenya’s financial markets. The Link is expected to deepen liquidity, broaden the investor base, and enhance resilience of the domestic debt market,” CBK said.
Kenya strengthens global financial position
CBK said the partnership reflects Kenya’s growing integration into the global financial system and reinforces Nairobi’s ambition of becoming a leading financial hub on the continent.
“The Central Bank of Kenya remains committed to upscaling Kenya’s financial market infrastructure to premier status, driving financial inclusion, and anchoring long-term financial stability,” the regulator stated.