The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a decisive warning to the public, urging vigilance against false information circulating about the nation’s banking sector.

In an official statement, CBK reaffirmed that Kenya’s banking system remains strong, resilient, and well-capitalised, and advised customers to continue their transactions as usual.

The CBK clarified that it has not released any statements concerning the current operations of the banking sector or other aspects of its regulatory mandate.

"CBK has not issued any press release, or other information with regard to the operation of the banking sector or any other element of its mandate. We thus advise the public to disregard any such purported information," the statement declared.

According to the CBK, this misinformation appears designed to provoke unnecessary fear and panic, potentially causing disruptive reactions in the financial market.

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The bank emphasised that circulating such information is a serious offence, contravening various laws, including the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, and that perpetrators could face criminal charges.

In a clear directive, CBK advised the public to depend solely on verified sources for any updates concerning the banking sector.

Official announcements, it reminded, are exclusively available on CBK’s website and its social media platforms, including X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp.

CBK concluded by encouraging Kenyans to remain alert and responsible, stressing the importance of verifying information before reacting to any unofficial reports or rumours.

“We advise the public to double-check all releases on these platforms,” the statement urged, underscoring the bank’s commitment to maintaining a calm and stable financial environment.