NJOROGE: Kenya’s demonetisation: A step in the fight against corruption

Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge displays new notes during a press conference in Nairobi on June 3, 2019. PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT | NMG

On September 30, 2019, the withdrawal of the old series Ksh1,000 ($10) notes was successfully concluded. This demonetisation commenced on June 1, 2019, following the launch of Kenya’s new generation notes.

The new notes symbolise green energy, agriculture, social services, tourism and governance, that are the drivers of a reborn and prosperous Kenya.