By
Joseph Wangui
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
The High Court has upheld legal restrictions barring politicians and financial-sector insiders from becoming Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) governor or deputy governor.
The court dismissed a Constitutional challenge, finding the statutory restrictions protect CBK from conflicts of interest and political influence.
By
Joseph Wangui
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
The High Court has upheld legal restrictions barring politicians and financial-sector insiders from becoming Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) governor or deputy governor.

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