Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine's Day.

As lovers across the globe hunt for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for their partner, sweethearts in Kenya are being warned against one grand expression of affection.

Kenya’s central bank has issued a warning against turning banknotes into decorative cash bouquets ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye, a Rwandan banker and financial management professional, is serving as the Governor of the ...

According to Section367 of the Penal code, defacement, mutilation, or impairment of currency notes is a crime punishable by law.

Kenya’s central bank has warned people not to “mutilate” banknotes, as an increasing number of citizens use them to make ...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has raised the alarm over citizens using Kenya Shilling banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes ...

The notice is part of wider efforts by the CBK to safeguard the integrity of currency in circulation and manage the cost of ...

In a public notice dated February 2, 2026, the CBK said it has observed increased use of banknotes for decorative purposes, ...

NAIROBI, KENYA: Kenyans applying for a visa to the United States and planning to make any consulate payment will still use the old currency, the embassy has said. In a tweet, the US Embassy in Nairobi ...

Kenya’s central bank warned people to stop using banknotes to make floral-like bouquets and decorations, which has become a ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Saying No to Kenya's new banknotes, US Embassy in Nairobi. [File, Standard] NAIROBI, KENYA ...