World Bank Kenya

🌍 Developing economies face real costs from unhealthy diets—both visible and hidden. To turn insight into action, the @FAO & @WorldBank created a new methodology to assess these costs, now tested in two countries. Find out more: blogs.worldbank.org/en/agfood/how-…

If disaster struck tomorrow, who would recover faster—someone with savings and assets or someone living paycheck to paycheck? Read Blog: wrld.bg/sFfy50WtgnS

The food sector feeds the world—and fuels jobs, growth, and every aspect of life on earth. Here's a big number in 10 seconds. 👀 #FoodFacts #AgriFoodSystems

New data from 133 countries shows that in a typical case, only 26% of social spending reaches the poorest 20%. Pro-poor investments vary by sector—direct transfers perform best, health and education lag. Explore more: wrld.bg/QIhZ50WsmKt

🚫 Despite booming crypto markets and rising institutional interest, central banks say no to crypto as reserve assets—for now. Why? Crypto still doesn't meet the core criteria for safety, liquidity, and stability. wrld.bg/XVIg50WrPXJ

Governments can play a crucial role in addressing market failures in small business finance by paying more attention to publicly funded program additionality, financial intermediary lending strategies, and program impacts. wrld.bg/OW4650WrPQ3

Does the political independence of banking regulators and supervisors improve financial stability? wrld.bg/J00e50WrPLZ

When women thrive, families thrive, communities thrive, and Kenya thrives. Every woman, regardless of where she is born or the circumstance she inherits, deserves a shot. Kenya’s future depends on it. wrld.bg/XFgP50Wr4FV

Kenya has received almost $25bn since joining the World Bank in 1964. World Bank Country Director Qimiao Fan: There's nothing opaque about World Bank's financing to Kenya. Details of every loan are available on our website. Financing provided by the World Bank to Kenya is the…

Why does the World Bank continue to fund Kenya despite concerns of government misappropriation? World Bank Country Director Qimiao Fan says there are systems to ensure proper utilisation of funds. #FixingTheNationNTV @NationFmKE @MariamBishar @EricLatiff @OfficialJMbugua

World Bank: Why defaulting is not an option for Kenya. World Bank Country Director Qimiao Fan explains. #FixingTheNationNTV @NationFmKE @MariamBishar @EricLatiff @OfficialJMbugua

Kenya's debt-to-GDP ratio is still high. World Bank Country Director Qimiao Fan says, despite progress, Kenya needs to do more to free up funds for development. #FixingTheNationNTV @NationFmKE @MariamBishar @OfficialJMbugua @EricLatiff

Happening Now: @WorldBank Division Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Uganda, Qimiao Fan on Fixing the Nation. @ntvkenya

Too often, the poorest pay the most for energy. Energy efficiency is a triple win for people, jobs, and the planet. How can we achieve energy efficiency? Learn more in @AxelVT_WB blog: wrld.bg/vwVE50Wp9lx

When smart financing meets private sector innovation and local leadership, the result is powerful: sustainable livelihoods, stronger communities, and new pathways to jobs and growth. Read more👉 wrld.bg/wS1y50Wp95I

Fertilizer prices continued to rise in the second quarter of 2025, with the @WorldBank fertilizer price index up 15% since the start of the year. The increase has been driven by strong demand, trade restrictions, and production shortfalls. blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/fe… @WBG_AgriFood

@KisipTwo move in Central Kenya region through a variety of interventions a BEACON OF HOPE for thousands of residents. @WorldBankKenya @AFD_France @EUinKenya @HousingUrbanKE @KenyaGovernors @KenyaVision2030 #PromotingDignifiedLiving

Despite billions spent on education, healthcare & infrastructure, why do so many countries struggle to achieve meaningful development outcomes? Is it a matter of spending more—or spending better? Read Blog 📚: bit.ly/44wZoIs