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flag Kenya’s debt reached 67.8% of GDP by June 2025, raising risks despite sustainability, with rising short-term obligations and efforts to shift to long-term domestic borrowing.

flag Kenya’s public debt is sustainable but at high risk of distress, with total debt reaching Sh11.8 trillion (67.8% of GDP) by June 2025, including Sh6.3 trillion in domestic and Sh5.4 trillion in external debt. flag The 2026 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy projects 5.3% economic growth and aims to shift borrowing toward longer-term domestic securities, reducing reliance on short-term Treasury Bills. flag Domestic interest rates fell from 13% to 9% by December 2025 due to monetary easing. flag Short-term debt rose to 21.6% of total debt, while long-term debt declined slightly to 21.1%. flag An 18.2% share of domestic debt matures by June 2026, creating medium-term repayment pressure. flag The strategy emphasizes concessional financing and sustainability-linked bonds for external borrowing, with reforms to strengthen debt management policies.

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