Taxpayers incurred an extra Sh89.4 billion in interest payments on the government's domestic debt in the year ending June 2024. This increase is attributed to elevated interest rates on debt securities and a rise in local borrowing for budgetary needs during this period.Domestic debt refers to the money that a country owes to lenders within its borders. Advertisement Advertisement Read Also Munyao’s Tokyo record inspires him for Valencia swift charge Sports Muyoti banks on Leopards knowledge to plot Ingwe downfall Football Adhiambo set for Lionesses return in Africa Sevens redemption bid Rugby Interest payments increased by Sh89.4 billion to Sh622.54 billion in 2023/24.