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Kenya Targets Lower Fiscal Deficit in 2025/26 as Austerity Drive Intensifies

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The Kenyan government has unveiled plans to reduce its fiscal deficit to 4.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 2025/26 financial year, down from 5.1% recorded in the previous fiscal cycle. This strategic move marks a renewed commitment to fiscal consolidation and efficien.......

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