The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has today released Shs 7.4 billion to support Government efforts to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the country. That matter was concluded and as a result of that, Sh7.4 billion worth of banknotes never came back to the system. “That money goes to help our health facilities and our health workers,” the President said. On its part, the private sector, through the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Chairman Nick Nesbitt and CEO Carole Kariuki, committed to continue protecting Kenyan employees against job losses and safeguarding SMEs from the adverse effects the current crisis by ensuring business and supply chain continuity. The private sector further committed to prioritising the health and safety of employees, communities and health workers through increased Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

Source: Daily Nation March 20, 2020 14:03 UTC