5 d. ago World Bank raises concerns on Kenya’s rising debt amid shrinking revenue

World Bank raises concerns on Kenya’s rising debt amid shrinking revenue  People Daily

Economics

1 week ago Ndindi Nyoro Exposes Contradictions in Ruto’s State of the Nation Address

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has poked holes in President William Ruto’s positive assessment of Kenya’s economic performance, arguing that the figures shared in recent speeches do not align with official data on the shilling, the stock exchange, construction activity, or public spending. Speaking in Parliament on November 25, 2025, Nyoro said the country deserves accurate information, not political optimism. “I will be direct to the point,” he began. “When we listen to the State of the Nation address, data should speak more than words. If you want to invest in a company, for example, you rely on financial The post Ndindi Nyoro Exposes Contradictions in Ruto’s State of the Nation Address appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago World Bank raises Kenya’s 2025 economic growth forecast to 4.9pc

World Bank raises Kenya’s 2025 economic growth forecast to 4.9pc  Capitalfm.co.ke

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1 week ago World Bank Warns Kenya’s Debt Could Raise Cost of Living and Doing Business

The Kenyan economy has reached a critical point, with high public debt and weak revenue collection continuing to squeeze the country’s fiscal space. This may raise the cost of living and deepen the cost of doing business, according to the World Bank. The warning comes in the bank’s 32nd Kenya Economic Update, released on Monday in Nairobi. The report shows that Kenya’s total public debt now stands at Sh12 trillion, equivalent to 68.7 per cent of GDP, highlighting ongoing macroeconomic vulnerabilities. “A rise in the primary deficit contributed 1.3 percentage point growth in total public debt, with domestic debt remaining The post World Bank Warns Kenya’s Debt Could Raise Cost of Living and Doing Business appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago World Bank raises Kenya's 2025 economic growth estimate to 4.9% as construction sector recovers

World Bank raises Kenya's 2025 economic growth estimate to 4.9% as construction sector recovers - report  MarketScreener

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2 w. ago ‘If they could rise, so can Kenya’: Ruto says Kenya on path to match Asian Tigers

President William Ruto delivers the 2025 State of the Nation Address, outlining Kenya’s path to developed economy status with reforms in healthcare, education, housing, and agriculture.

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2 w. ago Financial institutions confident in China’s steady economic recovery through 2026

Global and domestic financial institutions say China’s economy is set for steady recovery, backed by proactive fiscal policy, monetary easing, technological investment, and industrial upgrading.

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