Governor Patrick Njoroge (L) and Janet Yellen (PHOTO: Twitter)NAIROBI, KENYA: The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge has sent a congratulatory message to incoming US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The governor recorgnised Yellen as a great economist and human being who is a trailblazer for central bankers as well as women in finance. Janet Yellen won overwhelming Senate confirmation as the first woman to lead the US Treasury on Monday, setting her quickly to work with Congress on coronavirus relief, reviewing U.S. sanctions policy, and strengthening financial regulation. “Secretary Yellen’s confirmation shatters another glass ceiling,” Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein said in a statement. “In a field dominated by men, it’s refreshing to finally see a woman leading the Treasury Department.”Read MoreThe CBK governor wrote on Twitter “Thrilled by @JanetYellen‘s confirmation as the first female US Treasury secretary!

Source: Standard Digital January 27, 2021 09:02 UTC