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February 8, 2026
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Why it will be hard for Kenyan men to gift dollar, euro bouquets

Why it will be hard for Kenyan men to gift dollar, euro bouquets

Cash bouquets have in recent years become a popular gifting option for birthdays, graduations and especially Valentine’s Day...

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Kenyans are increasingly requesting money bouquets made from US dollars and euros, a trend amplified by social media and celebrity influence. This shift comes despite warnings from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) against mutilating currency, a prohibition that extends to foreign legal tender under the Penal Code.

  • The largest foreign-currency bouquet handled by Jo’s Florists was valued at approximately $800, while Calyx Flowers KE recalled a $1,000 bouquet.
  • Joan Momanyi, owner of Jo's Florists in Nairobi, noted that requests for foreign-currency bouquets predated the CBK advisory.
  • The bid to acquire crisp foreign currency is challenging, with banks and forex bureaus often having older notes in circulation and the dollar trading at around Sh129.

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