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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
July 15, 2026
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Safaricom stake sale to lift Kenya’s forex cover to seven months
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said the inflows will significantly strengthen Kenya's external buffers...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's foreign exchange reserves are set to significantly increase following the government's sale of its Safaricom stake, boosting the country's import cover.
- Forex reserves are expected to reach approximately Sh2.1 trillion (nearly $16 billion), representing about seven months of import cover.
- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi are key figures in managing and announcing these financial developments.
- The government's sale of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom Group is the catalyst for these inflows.
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