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Government borrowing still far from breaching debt ceiling

Kenya: Fears that Kenya’s increased local and foreign borrowing could erode its sovereign rating might be somewhat exaggerated.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, debt is actually a beneficial and recommended pursuit provided the money borrowed is used to fund projects and programmes that will generate enough funds to meet repayment of the principal and interest.

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