Early Christmas gift for horticulture exporters as euro rebounds

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Early Christmas gift for horticulture exporters as euro rebounds. PHOTO | NMG

The euro and sterling pound has strengthened by double-digits since hitting recent lows against the shilling late last September, offering a slight reprieve to fresh produce exporters while raising debt servicing costs.

Central Bank of Kenya data show the shilling has weakened 12.11 per cent against the euro and 15.93 per cent to the British currency in less than three months, driven by improving economic sentiment in Europe.

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