Kenya shilling falls to lowest since mid-August on election jitters

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The Kenyan shilling dropped to 103.75/85 per dollar on Monday, its lowest level since mid-August, mainly due to concerns about potential violence during a repeat presidential scheduled for Oct. 26, traders said.

They said the drop prompted the central bank to intervene, pumping in dollars to curb the volatility.

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