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Kenya to reopen of money transfer firms shut down over terrorism

NAIROBI: The 13 money remittance firms or hawalas that were suspended by the government two months ago over allegations of financing terrorism will soon be back to business after President Uhuru Kenyatta issued an order to the effect on Thursday.

 

In a written statement from State House, the President directed the Central Bank of Kenya to immediately issue comprehensive regulations that guide the operations of the firms, upon which their suspension would be lifted

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