Kenya shilling gains slightly versus dollar, LSEG data shows
NAIROBI, May 13 (Reuters) - Kenya's shilling firmed slightly against the dollar on Tuesday, data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed.
At 0709 GMT, the shilling traded at 128.80/129.40, compared with Monday's closing rate of 129.00/50.
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