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Mbadi sends mixed signals on the economy amid rising debt concerns

National Treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi during presentation dividend payout cheque cheque oby Kengen of three billion twenty five thousand six hundred and fifty seven to the National Treasury at stima plaza ,Nairobi on 12th March 2025. [David Gichuru ,Standard]

This past week, the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury was caught publicly warning key stakeholders on the high external debt risks that the country is facing. This is due to an estimated $6.2 billion external debt obligations with maturities between February 2028 and February 2036.

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