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Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Safaricom's stake sale to Vodacom faces scrutiny over valuation methods, with concerns raised about the government's reliance on VWAP versus independent assessments. Meanwhile, news of a potential KES X million gift for a TikTok challenge highlights social media's influence on perceived value.
About Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya.
Engagements: XXXXXXXXX (24h)
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X Week: XXXXXXXXXX +4%
X Month: XXXXXXXXXXX +2.10%
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXX +15%
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +67%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2025-11-01
1-Year Low: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-03-16
Engagements by network (24h): News: XXXXX Reddit: XXX TikTok: XXXXXXX X: XXXXXXX YouTube: XXXXXXX
Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXX -XX%
X Month: XXXXXX +0.86%
X Months: XXXXXXX +43%
X Year: XXXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-08-08
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-01-28
Mentions by network (24h): News: XX Reddit: XXX TikTok: XXXXX X: XXXXXX YouTube: XXXXX
Creators: XXXXX (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Kenyan Shilling (KES) in the last XX hours which is up XXXX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX
X Week: XXXXX -XXXX%
X Month: XXXXX -XXXX%
X Months: XXXXXX +57%
X Year: XXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-08-08
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-01-28
The most influential creators that mention Kenyan Shilling (KES) in the last XX hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @kestheband | X | XXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXXX |
| @Elvis_Localman | X | XXXXXX | X | XXXXXX |
| @MiatoTechnolog | X | XXXXX | XX | XXXXXX |
| @arcadechick | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX |
| @kesqt | X | XXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX |
| @nairobi_juice | X | XXXXXXXXX | X | XXXXXX |
| @MwangoCapital | X | XXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXX |
| @Kesthecollie | X | XXXXXX | XX | XXXXXX |
| @kav8980 | X | XXX | X | XXXXXX |
| @kesofficial | XX | XXXXXXX | XX | XXXXXX |
Sentiment: XX%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XX%
Daily Average: XX%
X Week: XX% +3%
X Month: XX% no change
X Months: XX% -X%
X Year: XX% +8%
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-03-09
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-04-21
Most Supportive Themes:
- Economic Stability and Central Bank Interventions: (30%) The Kenyan Shilling has maintained stability against the US dollar due to Central Bank of Kenya interventions, increased remittances, and high forex reserves.
- Investment and Financial Opportunities: (25%) Discussions around investment opportunities, including real estate, crypto mining platforms like MINERSHUB, and business ventures, are prevalent.
- Personal Finance and Lifestyle: (20%) Posts detail personal budgeting, salary spending habits, and the cost of living in Kenya, offering insights into financial management.
Most Critical Themes:
- Currency Weakness Against Major Currencies: (15%) While stable against the USD, the Kenyan Shilling has weakened against the Euro and Pound, indicating broader currency market pressures.
- IMF Concerns on Shilling Stability: (10%) The IMF has expressed concerns about the unusual stability of the Kenyan Shilling against the US dollar, suggesting potential artificial manipulation.
Top Kenyan Shilling (KES) News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours
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"Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert: How to Watch"
News Link @billboard 2025-12-11T16:33Z 228.6M followers, 9206 engagements
"Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks: Vybz Kartel Shatta Wale Kes & More"
News Link @billboard 2025-12-04T18:30Z 228.6M followers, 849.7K engagements
Top Kenyan Shilling (KES) Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
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"Report is that the account holder was arrested at his home in Kibwezi East by allegedly DCI detectives"
X Link @the_sambu 2025-12-12T22:21Z 49.5K followers, 6705 engagements
"Normally Id be bouncing off the walls at 5pm"
X Link @Kesthecollie 2025-12-12T16:58Z 30.4K followers, 3729 engagements
"Wewe ukiwa umelalawengine tuko busy kuunda pesa kwa hii website inaitwa "DIGITAL COINS". All you need to know is that: 🟢no skills or experience is required. 🟢 minimum investment is ksh:300 🟢 Up to XX% profit is a guarantee in X hours of mining. 🟢 XXX kes free after your first deposit 🟢 Transaction are instant. Click the link below and check it out:"
X Link @Y0BESH 2025-12-12T14:05Z 23.8K followers, 10.3K engagements
"President Ruto: "Through the new NSSF contribution framework the Fund which had mobilised KES 312B from independence to 2023 has expanded to KES 670B in just two years.""
X Link @MwangoCapital 2025-12-12T11:30Z 165.2K followers, 4770 engagements