Kenya requested the financing in April to help it manage economic shocks triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran, which exploded at the end of February.
By
Kepha Muiruri
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Kenya’s request for an estimated Sh77.5billion ($600million) emergency loan from the World Bank has been delayed due to the lack of detailed spending plans, the multilateral lender has revealed.
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Kenya has lacked IMF support since March 2025, when the fund terminated a standing arrangement.
