The Kenyan Shilling experienced a slight depreciation against the US Dollar in the week ending March 12, despite a notable increase in diaspora remittances for February.

• Diasporan remittances reached Ksh 53.4 billion (USD 412.7 million) in February 2026, breaking a three-month trend of year-on-year declines.
• The Central Bank of Kenya reported the shilling trading at Ksh 129.30 per dollar, a marginal slip from Ksh 129.20 a week prior.
• Remittance inflows remain a crucial support for Kenya's foreign exchange earnings and balance of payments, according to the CBK.