Why M-Akiba is a game-changer

Treasury CS Henry Rotich (left) and his Principal Secretary Kamau Thugge during the launch of M-Akiba at the Treasury building in Nairobi on March 23, 2017. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NMG

Major game-changers are usually not heralded by pomp and fanfare such as gun salutes, the police band, traditional dancers and fireworks displays.

It therefore did not come as a surprise Thursday that M-Akiba - the platform that will make it possible for ordinary retailers and savers to invest in government paper - was launched at a low key event at the Treasury building.

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