Kenya’s net foreign assets decline 52pc in February

Banks increased their issuance of loans in foreign currency amid the recent local forex market dysfunction. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

Kenya's net foreign assets have shrunk 51.8 percent in the year to February 2023, reflecting the high debt-serving obligations by the government amid the dollar shortage in the market.

The latest data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that the assets declined to Sh227.1 billion as of February, from Sh470.9 billion in February 2022.

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