Nairobi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that its staff will visit Nairobi from September 25 to October 9 to begin discussions with Kenyan authorities on a potential new IMF-backed support programme. The visit comes at the request of the Kenyan government, according to IMF mission chief Haimanot Teferra.

The discussions aim to address Kenya's ongoing fiscal challenges, promote macroeconomic stability, ensure debt sustainability, and strengthen governance. Kenya’s central bank governor, Kamau Thugge, previously stated that the country is seeking a funded programme to help manage its fiscal situation.

Analysts note that Kenya requires additional IMF support to meet its external debt obligations. This follows the incomplete final review of a previous $3.6 billion prog

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