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Hope for end to economic pain as shilling sustains dollar rally

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The shilling has rallied against the US dollar. [iStockphoto]

The Shilling sustained its rally against the US dollar on Friday raising optimism among traders and consumers on the for a lower cost of living.

Data by the banking regulator showed the shilling exchanged at an average of 145.8551 against the dollar on Friday, stronger than the 153.2039 mean rate to the dollar on Thursday's opening.

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