*Kenya’s $9.2B Shield: Strong Enough to Withstand Global Shocks?* Kenya’s *$9.2 billion war chest in foreign exchange reserves stands as a fortress,* shielding the economy with 4.7 months of import cover. *A thriving external sector signals strength, proving the nation’s resilience against global tremors.* But dark clouds loom on the horizon. *Geopolitical tensions are brewing, trade policies are shifting, and the U.S. aid freeze adds fuel to the fire.* *Will Kenya’s defenses hold strong, or will these global shocks send ripples through its economy?* The stage is set, and *the world is watching.*