Several locations in Nairobi — check Google. Good exchange rates, short waits, secure booth transaction.
When withdrawing dollars from a bank in the United States, accept only NEW $100 bills. No circulation. Absolutely no signs of wear, dirt, creasing.
As shown on sign in Forex, low denomination bills do not receive full exchange rate. If a traveler thinks they will give tips to Kenyans in $1s, $5s, or $10s, think again. The Kenyan will receive only a fraction of the value.
Change new, uncirculated $100s to Shillings, give those Shillings to Kenyans deserving pay for their assistance.
And when the traveler leaves the Forex office, move fast into the crowds, make distance. Walk with great care. The traveler travels alone.
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