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- Fitch Ratings affirmed Kenya's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at 'B-' with a stable outlook.
- The affirmation relieves President William Ruto's administration amid high debt-servicing costs ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Fitch notes Kenya has improved foreign-exchange reserves and proactive debt management, including refinancing Eurobonds.
- Fitch cites weak governance indicators and rising spending, projecting a 5.8% of GDP deficit for FY26 with downgrade risk if external financing tightens.
