The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced significant updates to the country’s currency notes to align with constitutional standards. According to a statement from CBK, the changes will impact the Ksh.50, Ksh.100, Ksh.200, Ksh.500, and Ksh.1,000 notes. These updates will complement the existing notes in circulation.
The new banknotes will feature four key changes:
- The signature of the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, Dr. Kamau Thugge.
- The signature of the Principal Secretary, National Treasury, Dr. Chris Kiptoo.
- The year of print – 2024.
- New security threads with color-changing effects unique to each denomination.
“The rest of the features remain the same as those of the series issued in 2019. All banknotes currently in circulation remain legal tender and will circulate alongside the released banknotes,” the statement read.
The release of the updated Ksh.1,000 notes will commence first, with other denominations to follow in the coming months.
