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Kenyan Shilling (KES)
The Kenyan shilling is Kenya's official currency. It is divided into 100 cents and is issued by the Central Bank of Kenya.
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About the Kenyan Shilling
KES is used across Kenya's cash, banking and mobile-payment economy. The KSh abbreviation is familiar locally, while KES is used for international identification.
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What is KES?
KES is the ISO 4217 code for the Kenyan shilling. The Kenyan shilling is Kenya's official currency. It is divided into 100 cents and is issued by the Central Bank of Kenya.
Who issues the Kenyan shilling?
The Central Bank of Kenya is the principal monetary authority associated with the Kenyan shilling.
Where is KES official tender?
KES is official tender in Kenya.
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