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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJuly 15, 2026
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Safaricom, KPC receipts to push Kenya's forex reserves to 7-month high - CBK

Kenya's foreign exchange reserves are set to climb to a seven-month high, bolstered by proceeds from the sale of a 15 per cent government stake in telecoms giant Safaricom..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's foreign exchange reserves are projected to reach a seven-month high, driven by significant inflows from the sale of government shares in Safaricom and receipts from the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) privatisation, alongside new funding from the World Bank.
- The Safaricom deal alone is expected to bring in Sh244.5 billion.
- Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge anticipates the shilling will remain stable due to this bolstered buffer.
- This influx reverses a recent drawdown used to defend the shilling amidst rising global oil prices due to Middle East tensions.
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