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Kenya on the world map as female central bank governors rise

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Central Bank of Kenya Deputy Governor Dr Susan Koech. [Courtesy]

The number of women holding governor roles at central banks increased to 29 this year from 23 last year, according to a recent report.

Despite this rise, women still represent only 16 per cent of the world's 185 central banks, as reported by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum.

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