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• World Bank foresees $12 billion in support for Kenya between 2023 and 2026.
• This financing is subject to approval as East Africa’s economic powerhouse continues to depend on borrowing to bridge budget gaps in the wake of high recurrent expenditures and revenue shortfalls.
• The World Bank said it is fully committed to support Kenya in its journey to become an upper-middle-income country by 2030.

Kenya stands to benefit from up to $12 billion in financing from the World Bank over the next three years, as indicated by the global lender, ensuring continued support for the debt-saddled country.

This is subject to approval, the World Bank noted on Monday, as East Africa’s economic powerhouse continues to depend on borrowing to bridge budget gaps in the wake of high recurrent expenditures and revenue shortfalls. The World Bank stated that it is fully committed to supporting Kenya in its journey to become an …

Kenya’s first Eurobond valued at US$2 billion was issued in June 2014 and it matures in less than five years in 2024.
According to PwC Kenya Senior Manager, Francis Nzau, Kenya’s public debt has been swelling and the risk of a debt crisis (where the Government is unable to repay what it owes) continues to increase every day.…