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The history of Kenya's iconic budget briefcase

This iconic briefcase has become the face of Budget Day in Kenya. Photo: Standard Library

It is perhaps one of the most nostalgic photos for most ministers of finance whenever they walk out of Treasury building on the Budget Day.

Treasury CS Henry Rotich will not be complete walking into parliament on a budget day without the briefcase.

A Treasury Secretary will not be complete walking into parliament on a budget day without it.

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