Competitiveness, credit rating and sentiment

In August 2025, S&P upgraded Kenya’s rating to B, from B-. 

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Senior Kenyan officials while making the case for improved credit rating have pointed to comparative data from Mauritius, Botswana and Morocco, three African countries with an investment grade rating.

Such status (Aaa to Baa3, on Moody’s scale) will reduce borrowing costs and attract more capital, both for government and leading corporates.

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