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Senators raise concern over public debt currently at Sh11 trillion

Nyandarua Senator John Methu has sought a statement from the Senate Finance and Budget Committee over Kenya's total public guaranteed debt. [File, Standard]

Senators have raised concerns over the rapid increase in public debt which has surged to Sh11.02 trillion as of January, 2025, equivalent to about 65 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Nyandarua Senator John Methu sought a statement from the Senate Finance and Budget Committee over Kenya's total public guaranteed debt and its implications for the economy and service delivery.

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