News
22 August 2025

Kenya seeks Chinese yuan conversion for $1bn of debt

Region:
Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific

Kenya is in talks with China to convert a portion of nearly $1 billion in annual loan repayments from US dollars to Chinese yuan, aiming to alleviate pressure on government finances. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated that the conversion could reduce interest rates by almost half and...

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