Kenya loans Stories

Kenya braces for fresh IMF loan conditions as Treasury reaffirms extension
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 20, 2025

These loans, arguably, help the country address challenges such as budget deficits, maintaining public debt sustainability and alleviating foreign exc...

Delays in loan utilisation cost Kenya Sh18.9 billion in commitment fees over past eight years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

In its latest assessment of the 2025/26 budget proposals, the PBO called for urgent measures to ensure the efficient use of borrowed funds.

Treasury forms expert team to mobilise local capital for development, reduce reliance on loans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

The committee's task includes identifying viable PPP projects, such as the expansion of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport airfield.

National Treasury faces scrutiny over Sh161 billion debt repayment anomalies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

Gathungu pointed out that her office was unable to obtain all the necessary documents to link the borrowed funds to specific projects.

Kenya to receive Sh209.3 billion IMF loan in December
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

This funding will enhance the government's reserves, which are expected to reach $1.9 billion (Sh245 billion) by the end of the year.

Report reveals Kenyan government borrowed Sh258 billion in 11 new loans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

The report, presented on October 1, reveals that the loans were sourced from both multilateral and bilateral lenders.

Kenya paid Sh1.4bn commitment fees in 2023 for loans not yet received – Gathungu
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 07, 2024

The loans were signed between April 24, 2017 and December 15, 2022.

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