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Kenyan shilling weakens on uptick in energy sector demand

By Reuters | 5yrs ago

NAIROBI, KENYA: The Kenyan shilling lost ground on Tuesday due to dollar demand from players in the energy sector and importers of merchandise, traders said.

Commercial banks quoted the shilling at 107.15/35 per dollar, compared with 107.05/25 at Monday's close.

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