Patrick Njoroge flags gaps in proposed national payments policy

Former Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge raised concerns about gaps in the draft National Payment System Policy 2026, calling for clearer guiding principles on instant payments, interoperability, governance, and payment infrastructure to better prepare for technological, market, and geopolitical changes. He also emphasised the need for stronger consumer protection, digital identity frameworks, competition safeguards, and clarity on the government's market role.

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