Ruto Secures Ksh22 Billion Loan from Japan

The loan adds to the high debt of Ksh11.8 that the country has, with experts warning of the country breaking the ceilings and possibly defaulting...

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Kenya has secured a Ksh22.1 billion (JPY 25 billion) Samurai Bond from Japan, aimed at boosting local manufacturing and industrial growth.

A significant portion, Ksh13.1 billion (JPY 15 billion), is allocated to the National Automotive Policy to promote local vehicle assembly.
Key figures involved include President William Ruto and representatives from Japan's Nippon Export and Investment Insurance and the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
The bond also includes funding for energy loss reduction and the broader national reform agenda.

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