Bank transfers, cheque payments fall Sh765bn

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Bank transfers, cheque payments fall Sh765bn

KBA chief executive Habil Olaka said banks and customers have embraced digital payment platforms such as PesaLink to stem the spread of the global coronavirus pandemic.

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