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Kenya's forex reserves surge to historic high of 15.4 bln USD
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Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have reached a historic high of 15.4 billion USD, strengthening the country’s economic buffer against external shocks and supporting its currency stability.
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Kenyan founders should view the rising forex reserves as a chance to hedge against currency risks in the short term and plan for more stable cross-border trade conditions ahead.
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