Shilling headed for further decline, economist warns

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) building in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The shilling is likely to weaken further against the dollar by the end of this year, touching as low as 104.3, a Citi economist warned.

Citi Africa economist David Cowan says a widening current account deficit and rising debt level could herald a weaker shilling, helped by the strengthening US dollar against other world currencies.

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