Kenyan shilling to US dollar (KES to USD)
1 Kenyan shilling = 0.007693 US dollars on 19 Oct 2026 (daily reference rate). Over the past month it has moved −0.22% and over the past year −0.82%.
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Rate used: 1 KES = 0.007693 USD, daily reference rate for 19 Oct 2026. This is a mid-market rate, not a quote from a bank or exchange.
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Kenyan shilling to US dollar conversion table
| KES | USD |
|---|---|
| 100 KES | 0.769 USD |
| 500 KES | 3.85 USD |
| 1,000 KES | 7.69 USD |
| 5,000 KES | 38.46 USD |
| 10,000 KES | 76.93 USD |
| 50,000 KES | 384.63 USD |
| 100,000 KES | 769.26 USD |
| 500,000 KES | 3,846.32 USD |
| 1,000,000 KES | 7,692.64 USD |
| 5,000,000 KES | 38,463.18 USD |
| USD | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 129.99 KES |
| 5 USD | 649.97 KES |
| 10 USD | 1,299.94 KES |
| 25 USD | 3,249.86 KES |
| 50 USD | 6,499.72 KES |
| 100 USD | 12,999.45 KES |
| 500 USD | 64,997.23 KES |
| 1,000 USD | 129,994.46 KES |
| 5,000 USD | 649,972.28 KES |
| 10,000 USD | 1,299,945 KES |
How the rate has moved
| Period | Change in 1 KES |
|---|---|
| 1 day | −0.13% |
| 1 week | −0.19% |
| 1 month | −0.22% |
| 3 months | −0.58% |
| 1 year | −0.82% |
| Since 2000 | −43.75% |
| 30-day average | 0.007716 USD |
About the KES/USD rate
This page converts Kenyan shillings (KES) into US dollars (USD). The Kenyan shilling is the currency of Kenya and is issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. The US dollar is the currency of the United States and is issued by the Federal Reserve.
The rate is the daily mid-market reference rate for 19 Oct 2026, compiled from open public exchange-rate data (history before March 2024 comes from the forex feed behind our forex pages, scaled to join smoothly). It is refreshed once a day, so it is a reference level, not a live quote. Over the last 12 months 1 KES bought between 0.007683 (2 Apr 2026) and 0.007801 (26 Jan 2026) US dollars, and the 30-day average is 0.007716. Since 2000, when our history for this pair starts, 1 KES has moved from 0.01368 to 0.007693 USD, a change of −43.75%.
When you exchange money, the rate you get depends on who you use. Banks, exchange companies, card networks and transfer services add a margin to the market rate. Treat this page as the reference and ask your provider for its quote before you send or convert money.
Interest rates behind the currencies
| Central bank | Policy rate | Last change |
|---|---|---|
| US Federal Reserve System (USD) | 3.88% | 17 Sep 2026 |
A wider gap between two countries' policy rates tends to favour the higher-yielding currency, though inflation, trade and capital flows matter too. All rates: central bank interest rates. Country pages: the United States
Frequently asked questions
What is the KES to USD rate today?
On 19 Oct 2026 (the latest daily reference rate), 1 Kenyan shilling = 0.007693 US dollars. That is −0.13% against the previous close.
How much is 100 Kenyan shillings in US dollars?
At the latest rate, 100 KES = 0.769 USD.
How much is 1 US dollar in Kenyan shillings?
At the latest rate, 1 USD = 129.99 KES.
Is this the rate my bank or exchange will give me?
No. This is a mid-market reference rate for the day. Banks, exchange companies, card networks and transfer services quote their own buy and sell rates, which include a margin, so the rate you get can be a little worse than the one shown here.
How often is the rate updated?
Once a day. It is a daily reference rate, not a live quote, and the chart shows weekdays only.
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