CBK weekly bulletin: FX reserves USD15,253m (6.3 months) and shilling stable as of Sept 10, 2026
On September 10, 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya reported foreign exchange reserves of USD 15,253 million, equal to about 6.3 months of import cover, while the Kenya shilling remained broadly stable during the week ending September 10, easing near-term external vulnerability.
The desk brief
On September 10, 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya reported foreign exchange reserves of USD 15,253 million, equal to about 6.3 months of import cover, while the Kenya shilling remained broadly stable during the week ending September 10, easing near-term external vulnerability.
Higher reserves and a stable currency reduce immediate rollover risk for near-term external maturities and lower the likelihood of acute FX-driven pressure on government FX debt service. This does not imply actual market repricing of sovereign bonds; spreads and secondary-market yields may still move if global or domestic risk perceptions change. Liquidity and maturity profiles remain relevant to refinancing outcomes.
Monitor CBK weekly bulletin and Treasury auction outcomes for Sept auctions and next reserve update.
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- Kenya 27May 2027100.1886.647%
- Kenya 28Feb 2028100.0637.189%
- Kenya 31Feb 2031104.5008.149%
- Kenya 32May 203296.5008.952%
- Kenya 33Oct 203394.2509.153%
- Kenya 34 JanJan 203484.2509.338%
- Kenya 34 FebFeb 203491.1259.792%
- Kenya 36Mar 203697.5009.944%
- Kenya 38Oct 203890.87510.204%
- Kenya 39Feb 203989.81310.239%
- Kenya 48Feb 204884.9389.964%
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