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Published on 11/26/2014 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Kenya prices $750 million in taps of bonds due 2019 and 2024

By Christine Van Dusen

Atlanta, Nov. 26 – Kenya priced $750 million in taps of its notes due June 24, 2019 and 2024, a market source said.

The $250 million 5 7/8% notes due 2019 priced at 103.524 to yield 5%, or Treasuries plus 342.9 basis points.

The notes were talked at a yield of 5% to 5.1%.

The $500 million notes due 2024 priced at 107.041 to yield 5.9%, or Treasuries plus 363.6 bps.

Talk was set at 6¼%.

Barclays, JPMorgan and Standard Chartered Bank were the bookrunners for the Rule 144A and Regulation S deal.

The proceeds will be used for general budgetary purposes.

Issuer:Kenya
Amount:$750 million
Description:Notes
Bookrunners:Barclays, JPMorgan, Standard Chartered Bank
Trade date:Nov. 25
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S
Notes due 2019
Amount:$250 million
Maturity:June 24, 2019
Coupon:5 7/8%
Price:103.524
Yield:5%
Spread:Treasuries plus 342.9 bps
Price talk:5% to 5.1%
Notes due 2024
Amount:$500 million
Maturity:June 24, 2024
Price:107.041
Yield:5.9%
Spread:Treasuries plus 363.6 bps
Price talk:6¼%

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