IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Kenya

IMF News, March 5, 2026

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Press Release No. 26/071
March 5, 2026
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Haimanot Teferra, visited Nairobi during February 24–March 4, 2026 to exchange views with the Kenyan authorities on recent economic developments and the policy agenda and to further advance technical discussions in the context of the authorities’ program request.
End-of-Mission press releases convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board.
This mission will not result in a Board discussion.

Met with Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi Ng’ongo; Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya Kamau Thugge, and their respective teams.
Engaged with officials from other ministries and independent oversight bodies.
Met representatives from civil society organizations, financial sector, private businesses, and development partners.
Discussions with the authorities will continue during the upcoming IMF-World Bank Group Spring Meetings.

Engagements covered recent macroeconomic and policy developments and key risks, including potential spillovers from developments in the Middle East.
Discussions highlighted the need to:
- strengthen fiscal discipline,
- enhance fiscal credibility,
- build resilience to external shocks.
These efforts should be supported by:
- strengthened governance,
- greater public sector efficiency.

“The team thanks the authorities and other key stakeholders for their hospitality, candid engagement, and support during the visit.” — Ms. Haimanot Teferra

Source: IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Kenya (Press Release No. 26/071), March 5, 2026.