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Shilling holds steady but rising oil prices threaten Kenya

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202608 mins

Shilling remains stable against the dollar despite global pressures. Rising crude prices could push up Kenya’s fuel and transport costs. Inflation climbs as oil nears the $100 per barrel mark. Kenya’s shilling is refusing to buckle against the US dollar, but a new threat is emerging from the global oil market that could hit fuel…

Kenyan shilling strengthens to 17‑month high of 128.96 against dollar

Sacco ReviewDecember 16, 202503 mins

The Kenyan shilling has climbed to its strongest level in 17 months, opening at 128.96 against the US dollar. The shilling has been trading around the 129 mark for over a year, marking a rare stretch of stability after a turbulent period that saw it touch record lows. The shilling began pulling back from the…