## IMF Statement on Kenya

_IMF News, June 26, 2024_

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [IMF Statement on Kenya](https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2024/06/26/pr24243-kenya-imf-statement)

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: June 26, 2024

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### Context and timing
- Date: June 26, 2024
- Press Release No.: 24/243
- Location referenced: Washington, DC

### Immediate observations and concerns
- The IMF expressed being "deeply concerned about the tragic events in Kenya in recent days and saddened by the loss of lives and the many injuries."
- The IMF's thoughts are with "all the people affected by the turmoil in the country."

### IMF monitoring and objectives
- The IMF stated: "The IMF is closely monitoring the situation in Kenya."
- Main goal in supporting Kenya:
  - "to help it overcome the difficult economic challenges it faces and improve its economic prospects and the well-being of its people."
- Commitment:
  - "We are committed to working together with Kenya to chart a course towards robust, sustainable, and inclusive growth."

### Contact and media information
- Issued by: IMF Communications Department
- Media relations / Press officer: Kwabena Akuamoah-Boateng
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
- Spokesperson handle referenced: @IMFSpokesperson

*IMF Communications Department — IMF Statement on Kenya, June 26, 2024*

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## References

- [Kenya and the IMF](http://www.imf.org/external/country/KEN/index.htm)
- [Press Releases](https://www.imf.org/en/news/searchnews)
- [PRESS CENTER](http://presscenter.imf.org/)
- [https://www.imf.org/en/home](https://www.imf.org/en/home)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2024/06/26/pr24243-kenya-imf-statement_