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Activist Omtatah sues Central Bank of Kenya over new currency

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The High Court has certified as urgent a case seeking to compel the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to issue new notes and coins within 180 days in compliance with the Constitution.

Activist Okiyah Omtatah is seeking orders to have the bank and its governor, Patrick Njoroge, ordered to implement the new generation currency according to the Constitution.

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