Shilling falls to all time low on rise in dollar demand

A trader counts coins at his kiosk in Nyeri. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NMG

The shilling on Wednesday slumped to an all-time low exchanging at 111.7 units against the dollar on increased dollar demands by importers and corporates.

Reduced dollar inflows from key exports such as tea and horticulture combined with high demand for hard currencies for machinery, oil and capital equipment imports have continuously piled pressure on the local currency in the fourth quarter.

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