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Kenya and the US Make a Big Deal to Fight Hunger

Kenya, NairobiFriday, December 5, 2025
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Kenya and the United States have just made a big deal. They are going to swap a huge amount of money to help Kenya with its food problems. This is not just any deal. It is a $1 billion swap. That is a lot of money! Kenya has a lot of debt. It is struggling to pay it all back. This deal will help Kenya replace some of its expensive debt with cheaper money. The idea is to use the savings to make sure people have enough food. This is a big win for Kenya. The U. S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is the one making this deal. They are the main development agency of the United States. They are also going to send someone to Kenya to help out. This is a big step in their relationship. This deal is similar to other deals that have happened before. Some countries have swapped debt for nature protection. This time, it is for food security. The idea is to use the money saved to help people have enough to eat. This kind of deal is becoming more popular. Countries with less money are using it to get cheaper loans. They can then use the savings for important things like food or nature. It is a smart way to use money. Kenya's president is happy about this deal. He was in Washington when it was signed. He is also there for another important meeting. But this deal is a big deal for Kenya.

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