Following a recent public notice issued by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Ma’riah Kandles has released an official press statement addressing the matter of the integrity and handling of currency banknotes. In addition to the press release from Ma’riah Kandles responding to the public notice from the CBK, many companies that engage in the
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has noted a growing trend in the use of Kenya Shilling banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes, including the preparation of cash flower bouquets, ornamental displays, and similar arrangements. In a statement, CBK said in many instances, banknotes are folded, rolled, glued, taped, stapled, pinned, or otherwise affixed using adhesives
The rate of consumer price growth in Kenya as of January 2026 shows a large variation in results, with some basic commodities registering high price growth despite the reduction in inflation in the country The latest inflation highlights, published by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and cited in a report by the Central