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Why IMF is yet to seal deal with Kenya

Treasury CS John Mbadi before the Senate's Finance at County Hall, Parliament, Nairobi. March 18, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded two weeks of critical talks with the Kenya Kwanza government, signalling progress in discussions for a new financial programme but stopping short of announcing a staff-level agreement.

This leaves the cash-strapped Ruto administration in a tense waiting game.

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