Kenyan President Calls for Ending of Dependence on Dollar

Published: May 31, 2023 11:08

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According to CCTV, on May 29 local time, Kenyan President Ruto said that African countries should end their dependence on the US dollar in mutual trade and switch to local currencies.

SHANGHAI, May 31 (SMM) – According to CCTV, on May 29 local time, Kenyan President Ruto said that African countries should end their dependence on the US dollar in mutual trade and switch to local currencies.

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