Kenya's Overall Balance (% of GDP): Net Lending/Borrowing Trends and Forecasts (1990-2029)

Kenya’s fiscal history underscores the struggles of managing deficits amid developmental needs. The 1990s were marked by high deficits, peaking at -8.6% in 1993, driven by political instability and economic mismanagement. Efforts to stabilize the economy brought temporary improvements, with near-balanced budgets by 2000.

The pandemic caused deficits to rise to -8.1% in 2020, but recovery efforts have seen gradual improvement. Projections indicate deficits narrowing to -3.5% by 2029, reflecting fiscal consolidation efforts and increased revenue mobilization.