International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings.

International Monetary Fund World Bank Spring Meetings.

The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury & Economic Planning Hon. FCPA John Mbadi, EGH, today in Washington,D.C. led the Kenyan delegation in a high-level discussion with the  International Monetary Fund  (IMF) as part of the ongoing Governance Diagnostic Assessment during the 2025 Spring Meetings.
The session brought together senior officials from key IMF departments, including the Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD), Legal Department (LEG), Strategy, Policy and Review Department (SPR), Finance Department (FIN), and Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM).

Discussions centred on Kenya’s governance and anti-corruption frameworks, focusing on strengthening institutions, promoting transparency, and enhancing the efficiency of public financial management.
CS Hon. John Mbadi appreciated the IMF’s continued support, saying governance is a cornerstone of Kenya’s economic agenda. He called for sustained efforts in strengthening institutional capacity, legal frameworks, and accountability mechanisms to reinforce public trust and drive economic resilience.

The Kenyan delegation including PS Dr. Chris K Kiptoo,CBS engaged with Mr. Vitor Gaspar, Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department, and Ms. Yan Liu, Director of the Legal Department, among other senior IMF officials.
The CS further noted that the Governance Diagnostic Assessment presents an opportunity to benchmark Kenya’s governance practices against global standards, enabling targeted reforms and access to relevant technical assistance.
The assessment is part of Kenya’s broader engagement with the IMF to support sustainable, inclusive, and accountable economic growth.