Popular Nairobi Florist switches to Dollar bouquets after CBK warning ahead of Valentine’s Day (PHOTO)
Friday, February 06,2026 - Just days after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) issued a sternwarning against the misuse of new Kenya Shilling notes in decorative displays,popular Nairobi florists have switched to bouquets made entirely of US dollarbills.In a TikTok video shared on Thursday, February 5th,2026, the florist showcased a striking arrangement crafted with crisp dollardenominations, including $5 notes.The florist explained that the move was deliberate to avoidclashing with CBK’s regulations.“Our designs don’t damage nor deface our currency notes ☺️,” she assured herfollowers, emphasizing that her creations remain compliant while stilldelivering the wow factor her clients expect.The CBK had earlier cautioned Kenyans against folding,gluing, taping, or stapling banknotes into ornamental displays, noting thatsuch practices compromise the integrity of the currency and interfere withmachines like ATMs and cash counters.The regulator stressed that while gifting money isacceptable, notes must remain in circulation-ready condition.Under Section 367 of the Penal Code, defacing currency is apunishable offence.Switching to dollar bouquets not only sidesteps theserestrictions but also taps into the aspirational allure of foreign currency. The Kenyan DAILY POST
2026-02-06 17:56:00