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Why it’s too early for borrowers to celebrate — lessons from the past

In his New Year’s address 15 years ago, retired President Daniel arap Moi broke the hearts of many Kenyans when he expressed reservations about capping lending rates.

It was an unanticipated move, considering the popularity of the proposed amendments to the law sponsored by former Gem legislator Joe Donde.

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