Bank of Tanzania cuts rate to 5.75% to boost lending for farmers, traders

BoT Governor, Mr Emmanuel Tutuba

Dar es Salaam. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has reduced its Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 6.0 to 5.75 percent in a move aimed at making borrowing cheaper, especially for farmers and traders, as the country enters its peak harvest season.

The decision, announced following a meeting of the BoT’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on July 2, is expected to ease access to credit, stimulate economic activity and support seasonal demand for financing.