Kenya’s Forex Reserves Surge to $12bn, Covering Over 5 Months of Imports

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 10 - Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves have risen to USD 12 billion, enough to cover more than five months of imports, the Central Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves have surged to $12 billion, now covering over five months of imports, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). This significant increase provides a strong buffer against external shocks and reflects a substantial buildup in foreign currency holdings.

Foreign exchange reserves reached $12 billion by December 10, covering 5.3 months of import needs.
Governor Kamau Thugge of the CBK announced the figures during the final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025.
The reserves began 2025 around $9.0-9.4 billion and rose steadily, with a sharp increase in October and November 2025.