Kenya's debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to slightly decrease to 60.6 percent by 2030, down from an estimated 63.2 percent this year, according to the draft 2026 Budget Policy Statement (BPS). This target remains above the country's sustainable debt threshold of 55 percent.

• The World Bank previously warned that Kenya's public debt had reached 68 percent of GDP in December of last year.
• The Government plans to implement fiscal consolidation and prioritize concessional borrowing to manage debt vulnerabilities.
• President William Ruto previously faced public opposition leading to the suspension of tax increases in 2024.