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MPs demand documents on Sh14 billion CBK banknotes deal with German firm
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2024

The CBK has confirmed that the new 1,000-shilling banknotes with enhanced security features are already in circulation as part of their ongoing effort...

Why MPs are worried over CBK's 'secret' currency printing contract with German firm
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 16, 2024

Germany has two prominent currency printers, Bundesdruckerei GmbH and Giesecke+Devrient GmbH, and it is not clear whether either of these companies wa...

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