CBK in dollar sales to prop up shilling

Central Bank of Kenya. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The Central Bank of Kenya was yesterday forced to intervene in the foreign exchange market by selling dollars to support the shillings as increased political pressure weighed on the local currency.

A commissioner of the electoral body resigned yesterday, barely a week to a repeat election, causing more uncertainty in the markets.

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