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Senate launches probe into Sh14.5 billion currency printing deal over irregularities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

The inquiry seeks to establish whether the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) bypassed procurement laws and approved direct sourcing of German firm Giesecke+...

CBK to start rolling out new currency notes with updated features
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2024

The contract for the printing was awarded to the German firm Giesecke+Devrient, chosen for its industry reputation and quality.

Kenya shilling hits historic low against dollar despite Central Bank's efforts
Amina Wako  |  Jan 15, 2024

The Kenyan shilling plunged to a historical low of Sh160.23 against the US dollar on Monday, raising the alarm about a prolonged period of record weak...

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