Central Bank of Kenya Updates Currency Notes with New Features, Security Enhancements

• The Central Bank of Kenya is updating its currency notes, including Ksh.50 to Ksh.1,000, to meet constitutional standards and improve security
• The new notes will feature updated signatures, a 2024 print year, and advanced security threads that change color
• The revised Ksh.1,000 notes will be introduced first, with other denominations to follow, all while existing notes will remain legal tender

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced significant updates to the Kenyan currency notes to ensure compliance with constitutional standards.

The revised banknotes, including Ksh.50, Ksh.100, Ksh.200, Ksh.500, and Ksh.1,000, will begin circulation alongside existing notes, featuring several key changes.

The updated notes will showcase the signature of CBK Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge and Principal Secretary of the National Treasury Dr. Chris Kiptoo, alongside a new print year of 2024.

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Enhanced security features include color-changing threads unique to each denomination, improved tactile elements, and visible watermarks when held up to light.

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The Ksh.1,000 notes will be released first, with other denominations following in the coming months.