Kenya protests highlight transmission of social risk to sovereign creditworthiness

The opposition to proposed tax hikes impedes the government’s ability to increase revenue and reduce debt. Similar risks exist for other emerging market sovereigns too.

Guest: David Rogovic, Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, Sovereign Risk Group, Moody’s Ratings

Host: Scott Phillips, Head of Emerging Markets, Credit Strategy and Research, Moody’s Ratings

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