External Debt in Kenya increased to 5770.27 KES Billion in June from 5657.30 KES Billion in May of 2026. External Debt in Kenya averaged 1884.79 KES Billion from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 6189.97 KES Billion in January of 2024 and a record low of 311.95 KES Billion in December of 1999. source: Central Bank of Kenya



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Balance of Trade -168469.00 -181881.00 KES Million Jul 2026
Capital Flows -6029.30 -5932.20 USD Million Jul 2026
Current Account -4638.90 -4309.20 USD Million Jul 2026
Current Account to GDP -2.10 -1.80 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 170333.00 161673.00 KES Million Jul 2026
External Debt 5770.27 5657.30 KES Billion Jun 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 143628.00 105175.10 KES Million Dec 2025
Imports 338802.00 343553.00 KES Million Jul 2026
Remittances 451847.60 436575.51 USD Thousand Aug 2026


Kenya Central Government External Debt
In Kenya, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5770.27 5657.30 6189.97 311.95 1999 - 2026 KES Billion Monthly
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