External Debt in Kenya decreased to 5675.10 KES Billion in March from 5779.10 KES Billion in February of 2026. External Debt in Kenya averaged 1848.20 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 -159553.00 -164986.00 KES Million Apr 2026
Capital Flows -5396.30 -5547.00 USD Million Apr 2026
Current Account -3631.00 -3326.10 USD Million Apr 2026
Current Account to GDP -2.10 -1.80 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 102941.00 105311.00 KES Million Apr 2026
External Debt 5675.10 5779.10 KES Billion Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 143628.00 105175.10 KES Million Dec 2025
Imports 262494.00 270297.00 KES Million Apr 2026
Remittances 394234.55 397784.04 USD Thousand May 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
5675.10 5779.10 6189.97 311.95 1999 - 2026 KES Billion Monthly
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