The Controller of Budget (CoB) has reported that nearly half of Kenya's government revenue during the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year was allocated to servicing public debt, amounting to Sh1.35 trillion.

• Debt repayments constituted nearly 87 percent of the Consolidated Fund Services (CFS) expenditure, which totaled Sh1.55 trillion.
• The country's public debt stock has climbed to Sh12.82 trillion, 69.9 percent of GDP, significantly exceeding Parliament’s recommended threshold of 55 percent.
• The report also highlights persistent challenges with Sh465.87 billion in pending bills, impacting service delivery and project implementation.