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Kenya Kwanza unapologetically abandons BETA, moves on quietly

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Budget briefcase, June 15, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Almost two decades ago, when Kenya's economy was averaging seven per cent growth, Njuguna Ndung'u, who was then the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) governor, reminisces about a question he was asked on the streets.

"Why are we not feeling this economic growth you keep talking about?"

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