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Kenya’s fiscal strategy faces challenges amidst rising debt

Editor SharpDaily by Editor SharpDaily
November 14, 2023
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Kenya’s National Treasury has proactively addressed potential fiscal challenges by appointing Citi and Standard Bank as joint lead managers, signaling a forward-looking approach to the nation’s financial future. This move is crucial amid looming pressure on Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves in 2024, without a new Eurobond issuance.

The country faces a significant hurdle in managing existing Eurobond commitments, with a USD 300.0 million repayment due in December 2023, part of the USD 2.0 billion due in June 2024. Despite this challenge, Kenya appears well-positioned to navigate the financial obstacle, aiming to settle the Eurobond and rely on increased concessional borrowing until the next cycle of Eurobond maturities in 2027 and 2028.

Funds generated from these maneuvers are earmarked to finance the 2023/24 budget, with the National Treasury emphasizing that transactions will be subject to market conditions, highlighting the need for adaptability to dynamic economic factors.

Kenya’s debt management has drawn international attention due to high debt distress levels, a depreciating currency, and a sharp rise in yields, limiting access to international capital markets. The article notes Kenya’s initial Eurobond market entry was driven by competitive financing terms, which have since changed significantly.

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The surge in external debt, particularly from non-concessional sources, is a cause for concern, with total external debt increasing from USD 10.2 billion in 2013 to USD 34.8 billion in 2020. To address this, Kenya shifted borrowing dynamics towards concessional multilateral borrowing between 2020 and 2022, aiming to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In April 2021, Kenya entered a 38-month IMF program supported by a USD 2.3 billion funding envelope, running until mid-2024 to strengthen fiscal and debt management capabilities. Despite these efforts, setbacks occurred when Kenya scrapped a plan to issue a USD 982.0 million Eurobond in January 2022 due to rising yields, leading to a gradual erosion of foreign exchange reserves.

On the international market, Kenya’s Eurobonds experienced increased yields, particularly in the 2024 maturity. The article concludes by presenting the latest figures on Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves, indicating a continuous decline and emphasizing the urgency of effective fiscal strategies amid evolving market conditions.

The challenges and strategies outlined underscore the importance of adaptive financial planning and proactive measures in navigating the complexities of the international financial landscape.

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