The World Bank will release a KSh96.9 billion loan to Kenya before the end of June after the country met required reform conditions.
The disbursement comes under the development policy operations programme and will go directly to the National Treasury. It is intended to support government salaries and operations in the 2026/27 budget starting July 1.
Kenya completed three regulatory requirements set by the lender. These cover identification of stipend beneficiaries for orphans, the elderly and people with disabilities, rules for sustainability-linked bonds, and legal measures to increase national tree cover to 30 percent by 2032.
The funds are expected to ease pressure on domestic borrowing. The announcement follows recent statements from the Central Bank of Kenya about progress on the financing.
