CBK orders banks to file reports on new currency seekers

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

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has instructed commercial banks to file weekly reports on persons exchanging old notes in part of strict measures seeking to curb circulation of illicit money in the economy.

In a circular to commercial banks dated June 10, the CBK said the move is intended to safeguard lenders from being used as a channel to launder illicit funds.

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