IMF Graft Audit Team Lands in Kenya Ahead of Fresh Program Talks
An International Monetary Fund mission is in Kenya for two weeks to assess the impact of corruption on public finances, with the findings expected to inform a new program requested by the government.
The findings of the so-called governance diagnostic will be shared with Kenyan authorities for their input before the end of 2025, and will be published once they give their consent, according to the lender.
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