Govt Releases Ksh. 2.4B for Inua Jamii as CBK Cuts Lending Rate and Public Debt Hits KSh 11.81T - October 2025

The Kenyan government has released over Ksh. 2.4 billion through the Inua Jamii program to alleviate poverty. In a separate economic development, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced its benchmark lending rate to 9.25 percent. This is the eighth consecutive cut since February 2024 and the lowest rate since January 2023. These actions occur as recent reports indicate Kenya's public debt has surged to an unprecedented KSh 11.81 Trillion, highlighting a growing concern over the nation's financial liabilities.