Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine's Day.

Kenya’s central bank has issued a stern warning against a growing trend in which banknotes are fashioned into decorative bouquets.

Kenya's central bank has warned that using banknotes to create floral-style bouquets is illegal and could lead to a prison ...

Kenya's Central Bank has banned the use of banknotes in Kenya cash bouquets, calling it a defacement of currency punishable ...

The notice is part of wider efforts by the CBK to safeguard the integrity of currency in circulation and manage the cost of ...

According to Section367 of the Penal code, defacement, mutilation, or impairment of currency notes is a crime punishable by law.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned the public against using banknotes to make cash flower bouquets, decorative displays and similar arrangements. In a statement issued on5, CBK said such ...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has raised the alarm over citizens using Kenya Shilling banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes ...

In a public notice dated February 2, 2026, the CBK said it has observed increased use of banknotes for decorative purposes, ...

Kenya’s central bank warned people to stop using banknotes to make floral-like bouquets and decorations, which has become a ...