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Is the shilling overvalued against the dollar?

The shilling on Friday touched a low of 97.35 against the dollar, a sign the local currency could be headed for the worst drop in three-and-a-half years.

Analysts say the local unit could come under more pressure in coming days as importers buy more of the US currency in anticipation of end-month demand. Some analysts see the shilling likely crossing 100 mark against the dollar.

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