The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to lower the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.25 percent from 9.50 percent, during its meeting held on October 7, 2025. During its deliberations, the Committee noted that the global growth has remained resilient in 2025. This has been supported by front-loading of exports
Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has revealed that Kenya’s public debt has reached Ksh 11.81 trillion, equivalent to 67.8 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as of June 2025. Addressing financial journalists in Nairobi on Monday, the CS said the debt, though assessed as sustainable, remains under a heightened risk of distress
The Government of Kenya has successfully raised USD 1.5 billion (Ksh193.5 billion) from international investors to refinance existing debt and improve the country’s fiscal stability. The announcement was made by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, who said the funds will be used to repay the outstanding USD 1 billion Eurobond due in 2028 ahead