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February 7, 2026
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CBK Sets Trend as Other African Banks Ban Money Bouquets

CBK Sets Trend as Other African Banks Ban Money Bouquets

The latest decision by the three African nations shows a growing continental effort to protect national currencies from misuse and damage...

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Following a recent ban in Kenya, both Uganda and Rwanda have also moved to prohibit the use of banknotes in decorative displays like cash bouquets and money cakes. This swift adoption by neighboring nations signals a growing regional effort to combat currency defacement and ensure the longevity of national currencies.

  • The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) initiated the ban on February 2, citing that methods such as folding, stapling, and pinning damage banknotes.
  • The Bank of Uganda issued a similar warning on Friday, February 6, explaining that damaged notes cannot be processed by ATMs and cash-counting machines, leading to costly replacements.
  • The National Bank of Rwanda emphasized that defacing currency undermines public trust and weakens the national cash distribution system, stating that deliberate defacement is a punishable offense.

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