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The official currency is the Kenya Shilling. The written abbreviation is either KSh or using /= after the amount (ie 500/=)
Available Notes are 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 shillings. Available coins are 1, 5, 10, 20 and 40 shillings.

Currency Regulations:
Unlimited foreign currency can be brought into the country but local currency cannot be imported or exported. Only authorized dealers can exchange currency. These are Bank, Forex Bureaus and Hotel /Lodge Cashiers. .

Unspent local currency may be re - converted at the bank on departure. We recommend you change only what you intend to spend.
The easiest currencies to exchange are US Dollars, Pounds sterling and EURO. Travellers Cheques are widely accepted, and many hotels, travel agencies, safari companies and restaurants accept Credit Cards. Most Banks in Kenya are equipped to advance cash on credit cards.
Before departure, travellers are advised to convert any excess Kenya shillings into foreign currency at a bank or bureau de change before departure.
Anyone wishing to take more than 500,000 Kenya Shillings out of the country will require written authorization from the Central Bank.

Credit Cards & Travellers Cheques:

Travellers Cheques are widely accepted, and many hotels, travel agencies, safari companies and restaurants accept Credit Cards. Most Banks in Kenya are equipped to advance cash on credit cards.

Credit Cards such as American Express, VISA, Master Card are widely accepted in the major towns and most Hotels, Camps and Lodges. DINERS CLUB CARD is however NOT accepted anywhere in Kenya.

Banking Hours:
Most banks are open:
Monday - Friday ( 0900 - 1500 Hours)
Some banks are open first and last Saturday of the month (0900 - 1200 Hours)
Banks at the main Airports remain open 24 hours a day.

Many banks are now equipped with 24 hour ATM machines

Time and Banking Hours:
Kenya has a single time zone- which is GMT+3.
Most businesses in Kenya are open from Monday to Friday, though some also trade on Saturday.
Business hours are generally 9:00am to 5:00pm, closing for an hour over lunch (1:00pm – 2:00pm).