NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was steady against the dollar on Monday, as foreign exchange supply from tourism and tea exports matched demand from the manufacturing and oil sectors, one trader said.

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The shilling traded at 128.50/129.50 to the dollar at 0656 GMT, the same as last Thursday’s closing rate. The markets were closed Friday for a public holiday.