Kenya Economy Steady at 4.6pc, But Debt and Energy Costs Weigh on Outlook – EBRD

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – Kenya’s economy is projected to maintain steady but subdued growth in the near term, even as rising energy costs, tight fiscal Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya's economy is expected to see steady but subdued growth of 4.6% in 2026, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). However, rising energy costs and a high debt burden pose significant challenges to the outlook.

Projected economic growth: 4.6% in 2026, rising to 4.9% in 2027.
Key organization: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Significant challenges: 70% public debt to GDP, 6.1% fiscal deficit, and re-emerging inflation at 4.4% in March 2026.

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