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June 10, 2026
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Public debt up nine percent to Sh12.82tn

Public debt up nine percent to Sh12.82tn

A report released by Controller of Budget (CoB) on Wednesday reported an increase in the debt stock from Sh11.8 trillion recorded at the end of June 2025, equivalent to 69.9 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya's public debt has surged by 9 per cent to Sh12.82 trillion as of March 31, 2026, exceeding Parliament's recommended debt threshold. This increase highlights mounting fiscal pressures on the government.

  • The total public debt reached Sh12.82 trillion, up from Sh11.8 trillion in June 2025.
  • The Controller of Budget (CoB) released the report detailing the debt increase.
  • Domestic debt saw a 13 per cent rise, while external debt grew by 4 per cent.

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