Central Bank of Kenya official data showed the shilling exchanged at KSh 130.38 per dollar on Thursday, April 11 A spot check by TUKO.co.ke showed commercial banks were buying and selling the greenback at an average of KSh 126 and KSh 134, respectively A Kenyan man raised concerns about the bank buying rates after his dollars were exchanged at KSh 114

A Kenyan man who received money via Western Union has caused a stir online after the bank he transacted with bought the dollars at a low rate. 

What Kenyans said about bank's dollar buying rate The post stirred mixed reactions among social media users, with some sharing their experiences. Gladys Levixone said: "I recently withdrew money via Western Union and I was given all the amount without any charge. You should have changed the bank." Kipkorir Corn noted: "The difference between dollar buying rate should not exceed $5. This is way too low." Mc'Shem Fred argued: "This one has nothing to do with the bank. The money came via Western Union. The money is converted to the receipient's local currency before it is send via Western Union. So, the rate is from Western Union."