Explainer: digital currency versus cryptocurrency

CBDC

A group of young people discuss the concept of central bank digital currency. PHOTO | POOL

The Central Bank of Kenya proposes introducing a digital currency in the country in a move that could ease cross-border payments and complement mobile money in the local market.

The proposed Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will be a virtual version of the shilling, exchangeable on a one-to-one basis with physical cash.

PAYE Tax Calculator

Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.