KES (KSh)

Currency: Kenyan Shilling

The Kenyan shilling is the official currency of Kenya. It is subdivided into 100 cents. The shilling was introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling. The Kenyan Shilling is the official currency of Kenya. It was introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling. The currency is issued by the Central Bank of Kenya and is subdivided into 100 cents. The shilling has been subject to high inflation, and the government has had to issue new banknotes in higher denominations to keep up with the rising cost of living. Despite this, the shilling remains an important currency in the region.