United States envoy to Kenya Kyle McCarter has hailed the unveiling of new Kenyan banknotes.
Taking to social media, Ambassador McCarter welcomed the Central Bank of Kenya’s announcement that the old Sh1,000 will cease to be legal tender from October 1st.
The envoy said the move is the right step towards taming thievery in the country.
“Great news. One more tool that can be used to stop the plague of thievery keeping the wananchi from the prosperity they deserve,” he said in a tweet.
The United Kingdom High Commissioner to Kenya Nic Hailey has also praised the move stating: “This announcement on the 1,000 bob note is great news. Anyone who has been stashing proceeds of corruption in cash, to avoid oversight, will have to explain where their wealth came from. Welcome @StateHouseKenya tough stand on corruption.”
The new currency notes were launched during Madaraka Day Celebrations at Narok Stadium on Saturday.
Speaking during the unveiling, CBK Governor Dr. Patrick Njoroge said Kenyans have until October 1st, 2019, to exchange all the older Sh1,000 bank notes.
“All the older Ksh.1000 series shall be withdrawn. All persons have until October 1, 2019, to exchange these notes, after which the older ones will cease to be legal tender,” said Njoroge.
Dead Jomo Kenyatta should be…
Dead Jomo Kenyatta should be removed from the Kenyan currency.
Heck, his image and name should be removed from all buildings and road.
Jomo Kenyatta is the founding father of thieves and Land grabbers. The man is hated by Kenyans.
Jomo Kenyatta is among the most hated dead people in Kenya.
Kenya is sovereign country…
Kenya is sovereign country. It is doing what is good for it’s citizens. It does not need a praise or approval from former colonizers.
They are not governors. The Ambassadors need to abide by the guest rules and not meddle in domestic affairs of the country. We do not need to be patronized.
we need to be patronized,…
we need to be patronized, shamed and all that by anyone who cares, internally and externally. While you think Kenya is independent these thieves are stashing crazy amounts of money in other countries while poor kenyans cannot get one meal forget about 3, hospitali in rural kenya is a big joke and education for poor is equally pathetic. We are being colonized/raped by these same elites you are defending…when they are stealing they dont think about you as a kenyan, if they are sooo patriotic they wont be raping their own country
Ambassador McCarter hit the…
Ambassador McCarter hit the ground running! He is just what Kenya needs. Calling out the thieves in our midst.
Kenyan leaders needs as many…
Kenyan leaders needs as many watchdogs as possible cause of they immerse sophisticated corruptions period
kenya can only be reformed through the streets.
Wahindi must be on panic…
Wahindi must be on panic alert as they pull out money hidden under the pillow and concrete holes under the bed. Make sure they give the source of the money, pay taxes, late fees fines and penalties! Governor Njoroge, look out on the money exchange avenues because our corrupt leaders, Indians in Kenya and all other corrupt, thieving goons are going to be on high gear buying dollars in a hurry to dumb the soon to be useless Ksh 1000 bill. Don’t let them escape.