Kenya to Secure KSh 230Bn in Loans from External Sources

Kenya targets KSh 230B in concessional program loans from the World Bank, AfDB, and bilaterals in FY2025/26 to ease domestic pressure..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya plans to secure over KSh 230 billion in program loans from external sources during the 2025/26 fiscal year to support its budget and ease domestic market pressure. This move aims to improve debt sustainability by favoring concessional borrowing.
- The World Bank is expected to provide the largest share, estimated at KSh 156 billion through Development Policy Operations.
- Key financing partners include the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), and various bilateral partners.
- These external inflows are projected to cover approximately one-third of Kenya's net borrowing needs for FY2025/26, complementing project loans and grants.
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