Shilling Weakens as Global Tensions Rattle Markets
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Shilling Weakens as Global Tensions Rattle Markets

May 2, 2026
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The local currency remained under pressure during the week, weighed down by sustained dollar demand from corporates, local banks and select offshore players. As a result, the shilling weakened to close the week’s trading at around 3755/3765, compared with 3715/3725 in the previous week. Dollar inflows from commodity exporters and

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