Kenya’s domestic debt situation has become a big topic of discussion lately, especially after some shocking numbers were shared on X by Cyprian Is Nyakundi. As of February 2025, the country’s domestic debt has reached a massive KES 1.919 trillion.
This huge amount was borrowed over a period of 937 days, and when you break it down, the figures are even more alarming. President Ruto’s administration is borrowing KES 14,700 every single second from the domestic market.
That’s a number that makes you stop and think about how fast the debt is growing.Let’s look at the numbers in a simpler way. Over the 937 days, the government has borrowed KES 463 billion each year.
If you divide that by 12 months, it comes to about KES 38.9 billion per month. Breaking it down further, that’s KES 8.89 billion every week, and KES 1.27 billion every day. When you go even smaller, it’s KES 52.9 million per hour, and KES 881,890 per minute.
But the most striking part is that per-second figure: KES 14,700. Imagine that, every second that passes, the country is adding KES 14,700 to its debt.
It’s a lot to take in.Cyprian Is Nyakundi, who shared this information on X, has brought attention to how quickly Kenya’s debt is piling up. Many people are now asking questions about what this means for the future. Borrowing at such a fast rate can put a lot of pressure on the economy. The government has to pay back this money with interest, and that means more taxes or less money for things like schools, hospitals, and roads.
For the average Kenyan, this could mean life gets even harder, with higher costs for things like food and transport. Some people might argue that borrowing is necessary to keep the country running, especially for big projects like building infrastructure.
But when the numbers are this high, it’s hard not to worry. How will Kenya manage to pay back all this money? And what happens if the borrowing keeps going at this speed?
These are questions that many Kenyans are thinking about right now. The situation also makes you wonder about the long-term plan. If the government is borrowing KES 14,700 every second, how will they balance the budget in the future?
It’s a tricky problem, and many people are looking to leaders for answers. For now, the numbers shared by Cyprian Is Nyakundi have sparked a lot of conversations, and it’s clear that Kenya’s debt is something we all need to pay attention to.
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