June 4 2019
Kenya has fired a direct shot at the nation’s endemic corruption: by issuing a new generation of banknotes.
In a surprise move, the government announced the 1,000 shillings ($10) note will be discontinued by October 1 in a bid to fight corruption, counterfeit, and money laundering. Central bank governor Patrick Njoroge said people who want to exchange amounts between 1 million and 5 million shillings will have to go to their banks to do that.