As the country prepares to transition to the newly-launched currency, Safaricom has issued a deadline of 26 September 2019 for accepting old Ksh 1000 notes at its shops across the country.
According to a communication dated 21 September 2019 to its regional outlets, the move is aimed at ensuring a smooth transition into the new currency.
"We will no longer accept the old generation notes effective Thursday, September 26. This is to allow us to have a seamless transition to the new currency before the deadline of Monday, September 30," the statement read.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has been urging Kenyans to exchange their money ahead of the deadline, maintaining that there will be no extension.
"Old Ksh 1000 notes will be worthless after Sept 30. Exchange them now!" read a reminder from CBK.
