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Treasury under debt pressure as borrowing window narrows

Kenya's 2023-24 budget deficit is Sh720 billion. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

The government is under severe debt repayment pressure even as its borrowing window continues to narrow.

Public debt stands at Sh9.6 trillion, according to the latest estimates, as both domestic and external liabilities rise rapidly.

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