By
Victor Juma
Business Editor
Nation Media Group
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has been given the task of buying and safekeeping government bonds and Treasury bills for international investors in a new deal with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
The deal will see the Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed firm earn substantial fees as the National Treasury seeks to deepen the base of investors buying the country’s debt instruments.
By
Victor Juma
Business Editor
Nation Media Group
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has been given the task of buying and safekeeping government bonds and Treasury bills for international investors in a new deal with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

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