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Ruto receives boost in plan to liberate Kenya from foreign currencies

President William Ruto and Central Bank of Kenya Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge. [PCS, Standard]

President Ruto's plan to liberate Kenya and other African nations from the grip of the US dollar and other foreign currencies in trade transactions has gained momentum with the launch of a new pan-African payment system in Kenya.

Kenyan traders can now utilise the innovative payment platform, supported by the Africa Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Union (AU).

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