Real-time bank transfers slow to Sh710.2bn

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Real-time bank transfers slow to Sh710.2bn

Bulk real-time bank transfers, largely made by companies and wealthy individuals, grew at a slower pace while cheque payments dropped to a seven-year low.

Source: Business Daily

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