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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 7, 2025
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Kenya trapped in debt cycle as Ksh.7 of every Ksh.10 goes to repayment - Report
Kenya trapped in debt cycle as Ksh.7 of every Ksh.10 goes to repayment - Report..
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A recent report reveals that Kenya faces a severe debt crisis, with Ksh.7 out of every Ksh.10 collected by the government going towards debt repayment. Human rights groups and leaders are urging the government to implement drastic measures to avert a permanent debt trap.
- Kenya's total debt stands at Ksh.11.81 trillion, with domestic debt (Ksh.6.3 trillion) now exceeding external debt (Ksh.5.48 trillion).
- Human rights groups, including TISA, are advocating for fully transparent loan disclosures, a ban on supplementary budgets, and reforms to the NG-CDF.
- Head of programs at TISA Alexander Riithi stated, “Kenya is already in a debt crisis. Domestic debt has overtaken foreign debt and is more prone to misuse.”
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