The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Kenya to strengthen public finance management and ensure debt sustainability following a two-week mission to Nairobi. The discussions aimed to assess Kenya's economic outlook and explore policies for a new IMF program.

• Previous $3.6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programs, valued at about $800 million, stalled earlier this year.
• The IMF team was led by Mission Chief Haimanot Teferra.
• The visit emphasized credible fiscal policies, improved governance, and minimizing risks, coming months after the government withdrew tax hikes in the 2024 Finance Bill due to protests.