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August 25, 2025
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Mbadi Explains Why Shilling Has Stabilised at Ksh129 Against the U.S. Dollar

Mbadi Explains Why Shilling Has Stabilised at Ksh129 Against the U.S. Dollar

The Shilling has stabilised between Ksh128 to Ksh130 for over a year now...

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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has explained the Kenyan shilling's stabilization at Ksh129 against the U.S. dollar, asserting that government measures have maintained its strength for over a year despite previous panic. He highlighted improved forex reserves and increased exports as key factors.

  • The shilling has stabilized between Ksh128 and Ksh130 to the dollar for over one year after previously reaching close to Ksh165.
  • National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi attributes the stability to the government's management of liabilities, debt, and the foresight in handling the Eurobond repayment.
  • Kenya's forex reserves are now at 5.2 months of import cover, up from 3.8 months a year ago, and exports, particularly coffee and horticulture, grew by 7.7 percent, narrowing the current account balance to 1.3 percent of GDP.

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