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March 4, 2026
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State to borrow Sh5.9 trillion in three years

State to borrow Sh5.9 trillion in three years

Government is set to borrow Sh5.9 trillion to finance its expenditure projections...

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The Kenyan government plans to borrow Sh5.9 trillion over the next three financial years (2026/27 to 2028/29) to fund its expenditures, projecting a significant increase in the national debt.

  • The total public debt is expected to surpass Sh15.7 trillion by June 2029.
  • The National Treasury is responsible for this borrowing strategy, outlined in the 2026 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS).
  • The National Assembly Public Debt and Privatisation Committee has raised concerns about rising public debt tightening fiscal space and urges robust reporting mechanisms for commercial loan utilization.

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