Nairobi Man Finds Boss's KSh 40k Old Currency Notes, Asks For Help To Change Them: "Inisaidie"

• Samson Kipng'etich, a young man from Nairobi, was given KSh 40,000 in old currency notes by his employer
• The employer had forgotten about these notes since 2019 when new currency notes were introduced in Kenya
• Through TUKO.co.ke, Samson reached out for assistance, expressing his desire to change the old notes into the current

A Nairobi man has asked for help and advice to exchange the KSh 40,000 old currency notes his boss handed him recently.

Samson Kipng'etich said he received the money recently from his employer, who told him to use it to better himself if he finds a way to change it to the current currency.

What to do with old currency notes in Kenya?

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Kipng'etich, who is currently on attachment in a Nairobi company, said his boss found the wads of KSh 40,000 old banknotes after he forgot about them.

"My boss found the notes and gave them to me. He forgot to change them in 2019 when the new currency notes were introduced. He told me if I find a way to change them, and if I do, then I can use the cash to better myself," he said.

He was, however, disappointed to learn that the Central Bank of Kenya no longer takes old currency notes.

"Please inquire from your readers if there is any way I can get the notes changed because the money would really be of help to me," he stated.

The young man said he had been studying at a Nairobi college before proceeding for attachment at the Nairobi company.

Kenyans say they miss old currency

Recently, a section of Kenyans on social media admitted that they miss old currency notes while reminiscing about their strong purchasing power, which gave them more value back then.

Coming at a time when many Kenyans were grappling to stay afloat due to inflation, many recounted the days when they got more done using the old currency notes and admitted they would want them back in circulation.

In funny comments on social media, many said they would want to have the old currency notes back due to their value and aesthetics.