KES - Kenyan Shilling currency

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The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. It was introduced in 1966, replacing the East African Shilling. The Kenyan economy, one of the largest in East Africa, is driven by agriculture, services, and technology, with the Shilling serving as a key medium of exchange. Kenya's financial sector is highly developed, and mobile money platforms like M-Pesa have significantly influenced the use of the Shilling in digital transactions.

KES - Kenyan Shilling profile

Symbol KSh
ISO 4217 Code KES
Central Bank Central Bank of Kenya
Nicknames Shilling
Countries using this currency Kenya

KES - Kenyan Shilling
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