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Choice MicroFinance bank acquired by UK-based firm

By Betty Njeru | 4yrs ago

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the acquisition of Choice MicroFinance Bank Limited (Choice MFB) by Wakanda Network Limited.

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