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Originally published by The Standard BusinessAugust 21, 2025
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Kenya targets funds from Japan through Samurai Bond issuance
Kenya will raise funds from Japanese capital markets through issuing a Samurai Bond as the government diversifies financing options for development, shifting away from traditional donor dependency...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya plans to raise funds by issuing a Samurai Bond in Japan's capital markets, a revelation made at the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) 2025 summit in Yokohama.
- Kenya aims to diversify its financing options for national development.
- The initiative is led by President William Ruto, who is attending the conference.
- This move signifies Kenya's shift away from traditional donor dependency for funding.
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