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Ukambani counties to own a bank under economic bloc to help boost trade in the region

Makueni County Governor Kivutha Kibwana chats with Kitui County Governor Charity Ngilu and Machakos County Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua during their meeting at ABC Bomani in Machakos town. [John Muia/Standard]

Three Ukambani counties are planning to set up a regional bank to boost trade and spur economic growth.

According to the counties, under South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (Sekeb), the bank will create employment opportunities for residents as well as offer cheap loans to local traders.

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