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Broken promise? Weak shilling haunts Kenyans, deals blow to Ruto's economic recovery plan

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The steep decline in the value of the Kenya Shilling is causing negative ripples throughout the economy, dealing a blow to President William Ruto's economic recovery pledge.

The weakening currency has raised the prices of a wide range of consumer goods, bursting hopes of a soft landing for millions of Kenyans who expected the cost of living to ease this year.

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