<p>Kenya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will discuss a new lending programme and abandon the current one, as the country struggles to get its economy back on track.  Kenya needs continued financial support from the fund to keep up with debt repayments that have accumulated as a result of heavy government spending in recent years.  What does a fall out with the IMF mean for Kenya? </p><p>Also, why women in Nigeria are calling for a nationwide state of emergency</p><p>And in conversation with Ghana's top investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, who has been awarded $18m in damages!</p><p>Presenter: Audrey Brown
Technical Producer: Craig Kingham 
Producers:  Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle and Amie Liebowitz in London.  Daniel Dadzie in Accra.
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi</p>

Focus on Africa

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Why did Kenya exit IMF programme?

MAR 21, 202536 MIN
Focus on Africa

Why did Kenya exit IMF programme?

MAR 21, 202536 MIN

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<p>Kenya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will discuss a new lending programme and abandon the current one, as the country struggles to get its economy back on track. Kenya needs continued financial support from the fund to keep up with debt repayments that have accumulated as a result of heavy government spending in recent years. What does a fall out with the IMF mean for Kenya? </p><p>Also, why women in Nigeria are calling for a nationwide state of emergency</p><p>And in conversation with Ghana's top investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, who has been awarded $18m in damages!</p><p>Presenter: Audrey Brown Technical Producer: Craig Kingham Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle and Amie Liebowitz in London. Daniel Dadzie in Accra. Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi</p>