almaty jan 13 reuters  kazakhstans central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 1675 on friday saying it was likely to remain at that level for an extended period of time the move had been anticipated by the market as december inflation figures were in line with the central banks forecast consumer price growth has accelerated to over 20 in annual terms its highest since the 1990s but began slowing in monthonmonth terms the bank said in a statement that uncertainty including from the russiaukraine conflict remained elevated and monetary policy needed to remain tight in order to mitigate inflation risks at the same time it said the potential for further rate hikes was limited the bank will next review its rate on feb 24 after updating its macroeconomic forecasts reporting by mariya gordeyeva writing by olzhas auyezov editing by toby chopra