The Kenyan shilling has gained up to 30 percent of its value against regional currencies, reversing a trend that was witnessed last year, and giving additional money to exporters selling their goods to the East African Community (EAC) countries.
The local currency has in the past six months gained 29.9 percent of its value against Tanzania shilling while its value against Rwandese franc and Uganda shilling has also increased by 27.7 percent and 19.5 percent respectively.