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  "title": "IMF Staff to Visit Kenya",
  "publication": "IMF News, September 24, 2025",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2025/09/23/pr-25309-kenya-imf-staff-to-visit",
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  "summary": "An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Haimanot Teferra, mission chief for Kenya, will visit Nairobi from September 25 to October 9 to initiate discussions with the Kenyan authorities on a possible IMF-supported program.",
  "publishDate": "2025-09-24",
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      "heading": "Purpose and objectives",
      "content": "- Initiate initial discussions on a possible Fund-supported program at the request of the Kenyan authorities\n- Support goals stated by the IMF:\n  - Maintain macroeconomic stability\n  - Safeguard debt sustainability\n  - Strengthen governance\n  - Promote inclusive and sustainable growth for the benefit of the Kenyan people"
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      "heading": "Statement by the mission chief (quoted)",
      "content": "- “At the request of the Kenyan authorities, an IMF staff team will begin initial discussions in the coming days on a possible Fund-supported program.\n- “The IMF remains committed to supporting Kenya in its efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability, safeguard debt sustainability, strengthen governance, and promote inclusive and sustainable growth for the benefit of the Kenyan people.\n- “We look forward to constructive engagement with the authorities and other stakeholders during our visit to Nairobi.”"
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      "heading": "Media and contact information",
      "content": "- Date of release: September 24, 2025\n- Issuing office: IMF Communications Department\n- Media relations press officer: Kwabena Akuamoah-Boateng\n- Phone: +1 202 623-7100\n- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org\n- Social: @IMFSpokesperson\n\nSource: IMF press release \"IMF Staff to Visit Kenya\", September 24, 2025.\n\n---\n\n\n References\n\n- Kenya and the IMF\n- Press Releases\n- PRESS CENTER\n- https://www.imf.org/en/home\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2025/09/23/pr-25309-kenya-imf-staff-to-visit"
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    "Published: September 24, 2025",
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    "“At the request of the Kenyan authorities, an IMF staff team will begin initial discussions in the coming days on a possible Fund-supported program.",
    "“The IMF remains committed to supporting Kenya in its efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability, safeguard debt sustainability, strengthen governance, and promote inclusive and sustainable growth for the benefit of the Kenyan people.",
    "“We look forward to constructive engagement with the authorities and other stakeholders during our visit to Nairobi.”",
    "Date of release: September 24, 2025",
    "Issuing office: IMF Communications Department",
    "Media relations press officer: Kwabena Akuamoah-Boateng",
    "Phone: +1 202 623-7100",
    "Email: MEDIA@IMF.org",
    "Social: @IMFSpokesperson",
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