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Shilling hits fresh three-year low, traders see further pressure

The Kenyan shilling touched a fresh three-year low yesterday, with traders saying dollar demand from the energy sector could further weaken the local currency.

The shilling was quoted at 94.40/50 to the dollar, after closing at 94.20/30 to the dollar on Friday. Traders said the shilling was unlikely to stabilise unless Central Bank offered support by selling dollars, as it has in the past week.

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