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Kenya’s domestic debt rises to Ksh7.78T

Kenya’s gross domestic debt rose to Ksh7.78 trillion by September 25, 2026, continuing an upward trend in the government’s borrowing from the domestic market. Data from the Central Bank of Kenya’s weekly bulletin released on October 2 showed gross domestic debt had increased to Ksh7,784.57 billion, up from Ksh7,728.83 billion recorded a week earlier. The […]

Kenya's domestic debt has risen to Ksh7.78 trillion as of September 25, 2026, according to data from the Central Bank of Kenya. This increase continues a pattern of rising borrowing from the domestic market, with Treasury bonds accounting for the largest share of government securities at 84.34%. Financial corporations remain the largest holders of government securities, comprising 79.79% of the total.

Recent government securities auctions have seen strong demand, with a recent 91-day Treasury bill auction attracting bids worth Ksh47.7 billion against an advertised Ksh28 billion.

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