This archive report was first published on 20 June 2020.
On Friday, June 19, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) released its weekly bulletin, revealing that it had collected KSh63.72 billion from the domestic debt market. This significant amount was raised through the auction of treasury bills and bonds, which saw a huge appetite from investors.
Treasury Bills ¶
The treasury bill auction held on June 18 received bids totaling KSh45.2 billion, exceeding the advertised amount of KSh24 billion by 188.4 percent. The CBK accepted KSh14.72 billion of the bids.
The 91-day treasury bill auction received bids amounting to KSh13.374 billion against an advertised amount of KSh4 billion, with the CBK accepting KSh6.357 billion.
The 182-day treasury bill auction received bids amounting to KSh13.057 billion against an advertised amount of KSh10 billion, with the CBK accepting KSh4.238 billion.
The 364-day treasury bill auction received bids amounting to KSh18.775 billion against an advertised amount of KSh10 billion, with the CBK accepting KSh4.125 billion.
Treasury Bonds ¶
The CBK also collected KSh49 billion from the domestic market through the auction of the re-opened 5-year and 10-year Treasury Bonds.
The five-year bond FXD3/2019/5 received bids amounting to KSh60.89 billion, representing a 152 percent performance rate. The CBK accepted only KSh16.527 billion of the bids.
The ten-year treasury bond received bids amounting to KSh44.25 billion, representing a 110 percent performance rate. The CBK accepted KSh32.80 billion.
Domestic Debt Collection in June ¶
- June 4: T.Bill auction raises KSh17.781 billion
- June 11: T.Bill auction raises KSh22.873 billion
- June 16: Treasury bond auction raises KSh49 billion
- June 18: T. Bill auction raises KSh14.72 billion
Published on June 20, 2020, at 10:28:53 AM.
