Dr Patrick Njoroge will now serve as the governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) until 2023. This is after President Uhuru Kenyatta reappointed him for this top seat at CBK.
Dr Njoroge’s term was to expire on June 19, 2019.
His reappointment comes just days after he launched new currency notes. On Saturday during the Madaraka Day celebrations in Narok, Dr Njoroge in presence of the Head of States unveiled new currency.
President Kenyata's decision to extend the CBK boss's term for four years has elicited mixed reactions from Kenyans on Social Media.
Here are some of the reactions;