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Kenyans' anger over high national debt justified

The logo of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the organization's headquarters in Washington, DC.

Last week’s approval of a Sh225 billion loan by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) angered some Kenyans. Kenyans came out in their numbers on social media to petition IMF to cancel the loan, citing corruption as the reason for their demand.

Kenyans have run out of patience with leaders who are long on rhetoric but extremely short on action in regard to fighting corruption.

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