Kenya’s public debt restructure sparks default fears

Central Bank of Kenya Governor, Dr Kamau Thugge.

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Ratings agency S&P Global has warned that Kenya’s credit rating could be downgraded if the Treasury’s frequent loan refinancing moves trigger concerns that the country is struggling to repay debts.

The credit ratings agency has taken note of Kenya’s debt refinancing operations, which have prompted borrowing to repay earlier debts and switching bonds to avoid paying the principal amount.

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