12/10/2026
CS Hon. FCPA John Mbadi this evening held bilateral talks with Eric Meyer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa and the Middle East at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF/World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.
The engagement provided a platform to review Kenya’s macroeconomic outlook, assess the status of engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and consider avenues for strengthening Kenya-U.S. economic cooperation in support of shared development priorities.
On the IMF programme, the discussions covered the forthcoming Article IV consultations, with an IMF mission expected in Nairobi early December 2026. The two sides also reviewed progress towards publication of the Governance Diagnostic Report, an important component of ongoing engagement on governance and public sector accountability.
The talks also examined trends in remittance flows from the United States and opportunities to deepen technical cooperation, including through U.S. Treasury assistance in the emerging field of digital assets.
Development financing and health cooperation featured in the discussions, with both sides considering opportunities to broaden engagement through U.S. development financing frameworks and advance cooperation on shared health priorities.
The two sides also exchanged views on the Business Laws (Amendment) Act and its implications for the broader environment for development financing and partnerships. The exchange provided an opportunity for dialogue on matters of mutual interest and the importance of constructive engagement on policy and legislative developments.
The engagement forms part of Kenya’s continued economic diplomacy with international partners, aimed at sustaining constructive policy dialogue, expanding opportunities for technical and development cooperation, and advancing the country’s economic and development objectives.
