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Story summary
- Kenya's deficit jumped 76.6% to Ksh83.7 billion in Q2 2025, driven by export weakness.
- Exports fell 16.5% to Ksh351.0 billion, while imports declined 4.5%, widening the gap.
- External debt rose to Ksh5,684.9 billion; 77.1% funded by multilateral loans, with debt-to-GDP at 68.34% in 2025.
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) extension to Sept 2026 offers relief but raises stability concerns.
