Kenyans applying for the United States Visas will not be allowed to use the new generation notes, the government has revealed.
In a statement released to media houses from the US Embassy in Kenya, the applicants will continue to use the old generation notes until further notice.
The embassy advised travelers to use credit cards to apply for the Visas.
“The Embassy of the United States is currently developing procedures to accept the new Kenyan shillings. Until these procedures are in place, consular applicants will only be able to pay for services using the previous Kenyan shillings,” read part of the statement, as quoted by Standard.
During the launch of the new notes, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge noted that the decision to do away with the old notes was informed by the increased cases of money laundering, and illegal deals where the currency has been predominantly used.
"We have assessed the grave concern that our large bank notes, particularly the older Sh1,000 series, are being used for illicit financial flaws in Kenya and also other countries in the region. To deal with those concerns, all the older Sh1,000 series shall be withdrawn by a Gazette Notice dated May 31, 2019," he said.