CBK Sets Trend as Other African Banks Ban Money Bouquets

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.

Florists Invent New Money Bouquets After CBK Warning

Florists in Kenya have ingeniously devised new "money bouquets" for Valentine's Day, circumventing a recent warning from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) against disfiguring currency. Instead of traditional methods like gluing or stapling, these new arrangements enclose banknotes in transparent cellophane without altering them.

CBK yazima ndoto za vijana, wafanyabiashara wapiga kelele

Cash bouquets no more? CBK ban divides Kenyans

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has banned the popular trend of money bouquets, sparking a heated debate among Kenyans. The practice, which involves artfully folding banknotes into floral arrangements, had become a widespread way to gift cash for various celebrations, but the CBK cited concerns over currency defacement and mishandling.

CBK Cautions Kenyans on Misuse of Banknotes as Valentine’s Nears

CBK Issues A ‘Heartbreak’ Warning To Money Bouquet Lovers

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a stern warning against the popular trend of creating "money bouquets," where Kenyan Shillings are used in floral arrangements, deeming it a misuse of currency and a punishable offense.