Editorial Desk 
National Treasury PS ,Chris Kiptoo
- Government mulls at strengthening Public Debt Management;
Kenya is working to strengthen public debt management to enhance transparency, improve institutional frameworks, manage risks prudently, and support long term debt sustainability in line with international best practice.
The Joint World Bank, IMF and MEFMI Public Debt Management Reform Plan Mission led by Lars Jessen, Lead Debt Specialist at the World Bank, to Nairobi as they begin their engagement this week.
This mission follows the Debt Management Performance Assessment (DEMPA) conducted in March last year. It focuses on strengthening institutions, enhancing transparency and reporting, refining debt management strategies, and reinforcing legal and risk management frameworks
Kenya’s debt management practices have improved significantly since the last DeMPA assessment in 2014, particularly in the legal framework and transparency, including integration of IFMIS with the Meridian debt management system and the Central Bank payment system.
The mission will engage key stakeholders across government, the Central Bank, Parliament, and development partners to support implementation of the public debt management reform plan and advance sustainable public finance reforms.
