Eurobond Stories

Kenya to issue first Sh65bn sustainability-linked bond by June to address annual budget deficit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

If Kenya meets its sustainability targets, the cost of repaying the bond remains lower, while failure to do so could result in higher coupon payments.

Audit shows Senegal's previous government misreported key economic data
Reuters  |  Feb 13, 2025

The IMF said on Wednesday that it would analyse the report and initiate consultations with authorities to address issues raised.

IMF raises Ethiopia's international reserves target after first review
Reuters  |  Nov 05, 2024

Ethiopia plans to reach a deal with bilateral creditors by year-end, the Fund said, followed by a deal with its Eurobond investors.

Kenya seeks Sh37.6 billion IMF funds cut citing lower financing pressures
Amina Wako  |  Nov 05, 2024

Kenya's successful Eurobond issuance in February, which enabled it buy back a significant portion of the 2024 Eurobond, is the driving force behind th...

Fed rate cuts to revive loan appetite for developing countries - IMF
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 20, 2024

The lender says developing nations will be looking to leverage the easing cost of accessing loans to acquire more funding.

Kenya to use World Bank loan to make $500 million Eurobond payment this month
Reuters  |  Jun 06, 2024

Kenya's economy is estimated to have grown 5.8% in the first quarter of this year, after 2023 growth of 5.6%.

Kenya seeks second Sh130bn Eurobond buyback to ease debt burden
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jun 05, 2024

In February, Kenya sold a new $1.5 billion (Sh196 billion) Eurobond to fund the buyback of a large portion of the $2 billion (Sh261.4 billion) bond.

UN Trade and Development cautions developing countries against issuing more Eurobonds
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 21, 2024

Agency warns the move could attract high costs and worsen their debt dynamics.

Kenya repays part of $2bn Eurobond, eliminates debt default risk
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 21, 2024

Kenya used the $1.5 billion it raised on February 12, 2024, in the Eurobond buyback issue to make the payment, thereby eliminating the risk of debt de...

Kenya will be able to repay $2 billion eurobond, CBK says
Agency  |  Feb 08, 2024

Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge had acknowledged concerns about the country's ability to repay the 10-year Eurobond when it matures in Jun...

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...

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