President William Ruto, attending the Italy-Africa Summit in Rome, announced Kenya’s plan for an early Eurobond debt partial payment. This follows a missed December target, signaling proactive financial management.
Lead managers CitiBank and Standard Bank approved the buyback, slated for Q1 2024 before considering a new issuance, navigating international debt market complexities.
Initial plans to repurchase Sh48.2 billion ($300 million) by December faltered. To facilitate the buyback, Kenya will tap into its bolstered foreign currency reserves, enhanced by a Sh110 billion ($684.7 million) IMF disbursement.
Despite financial resilience, concerns persist over high yields on the 2014 Eurobond, currently at 14.329 percent. IMF stresses leveraging funds from its program and partners to meet urgent payment needs.
Kenya anticipates further support from the World Bank and AfDB, totaling Sh15.3 billion (€88 million). Plans for a Sh160.7 billion ($1 billion) syndicated loan have been dropped in favor of market-based financing.
Cote d’Ivoire’s successful Eurobond issuance signals renewed investor interest in emerging markets. Analysts anticipate favorable conditions for Kenya’s return post-June maturity, citing potential interest rate cuts.
Ruto’s proactive approach underscores Kenya’s commitment to financial prudence amidst evolving global economic landscapes.
By: Montel Kamau
Serrari Financial Analyst
2nd February, 2024
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