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Tourists to pay up to Sh11,000 to enter Kenya’s top national parks from October 1
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

KWS has assured visitors that Kenya remains a competitive and accessible destination for both local and international tourists, with additional revenu...

KWS proposes free park entry for elderly, PWDs and tourism workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

According to the proposals, Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above, children under five, and persons living with disabilities would enjoy free entry.

Kenya’s financial outlook steady amid strong Treasury bill demand and stable shilling - CBK
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

Foreign exchange reserves were reported at $10,749 million (Sh1.39 trillion), equivalent to 4.7 months of import cover.

Kenya’s forex reserves hit historic $10.59 billion, buoyed by remittances and strong shilling
XINHUA  |  Jun 07, 2025

The reserves have been on an upward trend since March, when they surpassed the 10-billion-US-dollar mark.

CBK: Money from Kenyans in diaspora down by Sh1.8 billion in November
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 21, 2024

So far this year, the months of January, August, September and October recorded the highest dollar inflow from diaspora remittances.

Boost for Kenyan importers on adequate reserves and stable Shilling
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 14, 2024

The latest weekly bulletin by the CBK shows the reserves stood at $9,323 million (Sh1.2 trillion at the current exchange rate), an equivalent of (4.8...

Good news for Kenya shilling as reserves rise to 11-month high
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 24, 2024

The record is also an 11-month high rise, as such a record was last witnessed on July 20, 2023, signalling better prospects for the local currency, he...

Tougher month ahead for consumers as forex reserves continue to dwindle
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 05, 2024

Data by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows the usable foreign exchange reserves stood at $6.97 billion (Sh911.8 billion), or just about 3.6 months...

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