debt distress Stories
The jump in debt service has tightened available funds for development projects. Spending on development during the three months stood at Sh132.5 bill...
Nutrition experts warn that ultra-processed, sugary and stimulant-heavy foods can raise cortisol, disrupt sleep and worsen mood, while protein-rich, n...
The average social media user engages with between six and seven platforms. The average person spends two hours 21 minutes on social media per day.
In Kenya, the neonatal mortality rate stands at 21–22 per 1,000 live births, with sepsis responsible for approximately 16 per cent of these deaths — a...
Mbadi disclosed that in present value terms, the public debt amounts to 63.7 per cent of GDP, a level assessed as sustainable though accompanied by a...
Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University found that people who regularly drank less than 1.5 litres of fluid a day—roughly seven cups of tea—ha...
A growing water deficit driven by heat and drought is set to devastate local and national economies, resulting in food insecurity, displacement and po...
Manual labourers in sectors such as agriculture, construction and fisheries are particularly vulnerable, as they face prolonged exposure to dangerous...
Kenya was listed among countries that spend at least 6.5 per cent of export revenues to repay external public debt.
These experiences include various forms of abuse, such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect and household dysfunction.
According to data from the National Treasury, Sh851.42 billion of this amount will go toward domestic debt repayment, while Sh246.26 billion will be u...
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a prevalent mental health condition and a significant public health concern, often arising from exposure to life-thr...
The lender highlights the narrowing room for manoeuvre in the country’s budget, driven by ballooning debt servicing costs, persistent revenue shortfal...
Key factors causing mental health challenges for healthcare workers include heavy workloads, limited resources, tough working conditions, delayed pay...
The latest figures place the debt at 63 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), well above the recommended ceiling of 55 per cent.
CBK data shows Kenya's public debt hit Sh10.027 trillion in the last week of June 2023, effectively breaching the then statutory debt ceiling which wa...
Despite the economic challenges, the report states that many Kenyans remain hopeful, with 63 per cent expecting their financial situation to improve i...
The report emphasised the urgency of accelerating structural reforms, particularly in light of Kenya’s fiscal constraints.
Kenya has managed to stabilise its foreign exchange rate, boost hard currency reserves held by the Central Bank and lower inflation this year.
Riverine flooding is expected in parts of Jonglei, Lake State, Unity, Upper Nile, and Central Equatoria, while dry spells are anticipated in parts of...
