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Debt has always worn a suit of irony—designed to bring growth, it often ends up choking the very system it sought to elevate. Kenya, like several of its African peers, now finds itself not merely servicing debt, but practically hosting it as the guest of honour at the fiscal dinner table. A recent UNCTAD report has put it plainly: Africa’s most vulnerable economies are not just paying interest—they’re bleeding revenue into it.

Kenya’s economy has been on a remarkable journey over the last five years, but beneath the surface of headline growth lies a fiscal balancing act that few can ignore. How does a country with burgeoning revenues manage the relentless climb of public spending? More importantly, can Kenya steer this fiscal ship without capsizing under the weight of its own ambitions?

Following President William Ruto's recent diplomatic mission to China, it's an opportune moment to examine Kenya's financial relationship with its largest bilateral creditor.

For many Kenyans living and working abroad, sending money home is more than just supporting family—it’s about building a future. One of the

What is Inflation? Inflation is when prices keep rising, and money loses value. For example, a loaf of bread that cost KES 50 now costs...