Kenya will be required to meet specific socio-economic outcomes to unlock funding.
By
Kepha Muiruri
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Kenya is hoping to unlock up to Sh151.2 billion from the World Bank Group in the current 2026/2027 fiscal year as the multilateral lender remains the country's primary source of external financing in the absence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The World Bank's board votes on June 26 on a $750 million loan for Kenya, cheap budget money tied to reforms in public finance,…
Kenya has lacked IMF support since March 2025, when the fund terminated a standing arrangement.
Kenya requested the financing in April to help it manage economic shocks triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran, which exploded…
Kenya has received more financial assistance from the World Bank to relieve strain on its public finances, decrease borrowing…
Kenya must implement more than 10 governance, procurement and climate reforms to unlock the next tranche of World Bank budget…
The World Bank has approved a $750 million (Sh97.1 billion) loan to Kenya to support budget financing and reforms, offering…
