President Ruto highlights growth in Kenya's foreign exchange reserves - March 2026

President William Ruto has announced that Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have grown from $5 billion in 2022 to $14 billion currently. The President stated that the Bottom-up economic transformation agenda has surpassed expectations in its initial implementation, asserting that leaders must deliver on their promises. This comes amid broader discussions about Kenya's rising global influence, with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi highlightingAmb. Juma's appointment to a significant international role as evidence of the country's growing global stature.