[PHOTOS] Ruto meets Safaricom, NCBA, KCB CEOs

CBK governor Patrick Njoroge is also present.

In Summary

• Speaking during the conference held at Norfolk, Ruto said customers will be opted out of CRB.

• Safaricom CEO Peter Ndengwa also announced that from October 1, customers will enjoy fee waivers on Fuliza transactions

by SHARON MWENDE
InPictures
28 September 2022 - 18:51
President William Ruto addresses the media during a briefing on the lending rates at Norfolk Hotel on September 28,2022.
President William Ruto addresses the media during a briefing on the lending rates at Norfolk Hotel on September 28,2022.
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President William Ruto on Wednesday met with CEOs from Safaricom, NCBA and KCB.

President William Ruto shares moments with Safaricom boss Ndegwa Peter after a briefing at Norfolk hotel in Nairobi on September 28,2022.
President William Ruto shares moments with Safaricom boss Ndegwa Peter after a briefing at Norfolk hotel in Nairobi on September 28,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

CBK governor Patrick Njoroge is also present.

They discussed various financial issues including Fuliza over drafts and CRB.

Members of the presidential team in a hurry to place the president's portrait beofre he arrives at Norfolk Hotel to a briefing on September 28,2022.
Members of the presidential team in a hurry to place the president's portrait beofre he arrives at Norfolk Hotel to a briefing on September 28,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Speaking during the conference held at Norfolk, Ruto said customers will be opted out of CRB.

"I am very happy that between four to five million Kenyans will be out of CRB blacklist by the beginning of November," he said.

Safaricom Boss peter Ndegwa addresses the media during a briefing on the lending rates at Norfolk Hotel on September 28,2022.
Safaricom Boss peter Ndegwa addresses the media during a briefing on the lending rates at Norfolk Hotel on September 28,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndengwa also announced that on October 1, customers will enjoy fee waivers on Fuliza transactions

"This establishes Fuliza as the most accessible and affordable credit facility at only one per cent of the transaction value, especially when customers repay within a relatively short period of time," Ndengwa added.

NCBA bank CEO Jonh Gachora, Safaricom Boss peter Ndegwa and KCB Bank ceo Paul Russo in a discussion as they awaited the president to arrive at Norfolk Hotel for a briefing on September 28,2022.
NCBA bank CEO Jonh Gachora, Safaricom Boss peter Ndegwa and KCB Bank ceo Paul Russo in a discussion as they awaited the president to arrive at Norfolk Hotel for a briefing on September 28,2022.
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KCB Bank ceo Paul Russo addresses the media during a briefing on the lending rates at Norfolk Hotel on September 28,2022.
KCB Bank ceo Paul Russo addresses the media during a briefing on the lending rates at Norfolk Hotel on September 28,2022.
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NCBA bank CEO Jonh Gachora addresses the media during a briefing on the lending rates at Norfolk Hotel on September 28,2022.
NCBA bank CEO Jonh Gachora addresses the media during a briefing on the lending rates at Norfolk Hotel on September 28,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge addresses the media during a briefing with digital lenders at Norfolk Hotel on September 28,2022.
Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge addresses the media during a briefing with digital lenders at Norfolk Hotel on September 28,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Members of the presidential team in a hurry to place the president's portrait before he arrives at Norfolk Hotel to a briefing on September 28,2022.
Members of the presidential team in a hurry to place the president's portrait before he arrives at Norfolk Hotel to a briefing on September 28,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
CEOs at the Safaricom-NCBK-KCB presser on financial matters on September 28,2022.
CEOs at the Safaricom-NCBK-KCB presser on financial matters on September 28,2022.
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Safaricom Boss peter Ndegwa, NCBA bank CEO Jonh Gachora, KCB Bank CEO Paul Russo, Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge and treasury nominated cabinet secretary Njuguna Ndung'u in a discussion after the president left Norfolk Hotel after a briefing on September 28,2022.
Safaricom Boss peter Ndegwa, NCBA bank CEO Jonh Gachora, KCB Bank CEO Paul Russo, Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge and treasury nominated cabinet secretary Njuguna Ndung'u in a discussion after the president left Norfolk Hotel after a briefing on September 28,2022.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

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