Kenya protests highlight transmission of social risk to sovereign creditworthiness

Moody's Talks - Emerging Markets Decoded

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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