Debt financing Stories

Suppliers struggle as government debt soars to Sh706 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Among the worst-hit state departments is the National Youth Service under the State Department of Public Service, which owes Sh14.27 billion.

Kenya can pay its external debt if corruption is cut by half - CS Mbadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Mbadi highlighted that the ongoing fiscal consolidation strategy aims to boost revenue while curbing excessive spending.

Kenya yet to utilise Sh1.3 trillion in external loans - CS Mbadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi revealed that these unutilized funds continue to accrue commitment and interest fees.

MPs approve 2025 Debt Management Strategy amid concerns over public borrowing
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 06, 2025

The approval comes barely three days after The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, challenged the Treasury to reduce the country's Gross Domesti...

Ruto’s administration withdrew Sh1.3 trillion manually in seven months - CoB
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

Treasury CS John Mbadi distanced his office from responsibility, saying individual accounting officers should explain why payments were processed manu...

Govt making billions in domestic debt payments off-system, Controller of Budget warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

Some requisitions submitted for her approval lack specifics and are presented in lump sums, making it impossible to establish a clear breakdown of the...

Why economists think IMF's Kenya support plan is off target
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 21, 2024

Push for increased revenue mobilisation has taken a hit on Kenya, resulting in the anti-tax protests.

Explainer: What is the IDA Replenishment Summit currently underway in Nairobi?
Amina Wako  |  Apr 29, 2024

In the draft "Nairobi IDA Communique" to be deliberated upon, African leaders will outline urgent priorities for IDA's upcoming three-year funding cyc...

State budget cuts still far from easing Kenya's debt pains - report
Dennis Tarus  |  Jan 29, 2024

In a new report, the Institute of Public Finance (IPF) says that despite cutting budgets to control government spending, high public debt service cost...

Startup funding: Kenya leads with Sh127bn, West Africa's dominance ends
Jill Namatsi  |  Jan 10, 2024

Kenya took the top position on the continent but the $800 million - 28 per cent of the total raised by the continent - was a 25 per cent drop from wha...

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