Kenya's central bank on the spot as lenders face dollar shortage

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Kenyan commercial banks are running out of dollars on some days following a shortage of the US currency. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

Kenyan commercial banks are running out of dollars on some days following a shortage of the US currency, making it difficult for manufacturers and general goods importers to meet their obligations.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has directed commercial banks to ration dollars following a shortage of the currency and the race to protect reserves.