Kenyan Shilling Trades With Weakening Bias Against International Peers

Secondary Market: Trading in the secondary market mellowed during the week’s final trading session as bond turnover decelerated to KES 250 million with only 2 bond deals transacted. We expect traders to hold positions as they keep an eye on CBK action after the MPC meets on tomorrow.

Money Market: Liquidity in the money market eased signaled by the interbank rate with tracked a downward trend. Meanwhile, the Kenyan Shilling traded with a weakening bias against major international peers. The regulator remained active in the money market as it sought to mop up KES 19 billion from the market.

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