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Kenya to issue first diaspora bond with 5–10 year tenor

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Herald Aloo

Herald Aloo, a journalist based in Nairobi, covers Kenya's economy, focusing on banking, and energy.
  • Initial target size set at $200–$500m
  • Treasury eyes wider uptake among overseas Kenyans in Q1 2026

NAIROBI, KENYA – Kenya’s long-anticipated diaspora bond is expected to debut in early 2026 with a maturity of 5–10 years, as the government tests overseas investor appetite with a smaller, medium-term instrument instead of its traditional 15-year Eurobond offerings.

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