Public debt stock is projected to reach Sh14.12 trillion by June 2027.
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Friday, June 05, 2026
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Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi speaks to the media at the National Treasury, Nairobi on Monday, May 25, 2026. Photo credit:
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