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Kenya : Fitch affirms B- rating as external debt service hits $5.3bn

Fitch Ratings affirmed Kenya’s B- sovereign rating with a stable outlook on January 23, 2026. The agency cites solid medium-term growth, a diversified economy and foreign-exchange reserves reaching $12.4bn at end-2025. However, pressures persist, with external debt service projected at $5.3bn in FY2026, alongside a large fiscal deficit and governance challenges that continue to weigh on financing conditions.



