Kenya Secures Sh14 Billion From World Bank to Boost Covid-19 War

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Kenya Secures Sh14 Billion From World Bank to Boost Covid-19 War

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has secured an additional Sh14 billion from the World Bank to boost its efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: allAfrica.com

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