KES to USD — Kenyan Shilling to US Dollar Converter
Convert Kenyan Shillings to US Dollars using the latest exchange rate. Enter an amount to see the current KES to USD value instantly.
Today: 1 KES = 0.007702 USD · updated Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:02:31 +0000
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Rates last updated: 25 Oct 2026 · 03:02 EAT
KES to USD at the latest rate
1 KES = 0.007702 USD, and 1 USD = 129.836385 KES.
- 1 KES= 0.01 USD
- 10 KES= 0.08 USD
- 100 KES= 0.77 USD
- 1,000 KES= 7.7 USD
Indicative mid-market rates from open.er-api.com, refreshed hourly · last updated Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Banks, bureaux de change and mobile-money services apply their own margin, so the rate you are offered will differ.
What you actually get
The rate above is a mid-market rate: the midpoint between what banks pay for a currency and what they sell it for. Nobody trades at it for long. A bank, a bureau de change or a mobile-money service quotes its own rate, and the gap between that and the mid-market rate is how it earns. The table below shows what the gap costs on 100,000 KES.
| Provider margin | You receive (USD) | Cost of the margin |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-market (0%) | 770.2 | — |
| 1% margin | 762.5 | −7.7 |
| 2% margin | 754.8 | −15.4 |
| 4% margin | 739.39 | −30.81 |
The margins are illustrative, not quoted rates — they show what a given margin costs, so you can judge the rate you are offered.
About these currencies
KES — Kenyan Shilling. The Kenyan Shilling is issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. It matters to Tanzania because Kenya is the country's largest trading neighbour, and shillings change hands across the border at Namanga, Holili and Sirari as well as through mobile-money corridors.
USD — US Dollar. The US Dollar is issued by the Federal Reserve and is the world's main reserve currency. Commodities, shipping and most international trade are priced in it, which is why the dollar is the reference point for every other rate on this page. In Tanzania it is accepted at many hotels, tour operators and for some large transactions, but everyday payments are made in shillings.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert KES to USD?
Enter the shilling amount above and the converter shows the US Dollar equivalent using the latest rate.
Where can I exchange Kenyan Shillings for dollars?
Banks, forex bureaus and money changers in Kenya exchange KES for USD; compare a few rates before converting.
Why does the KES to USD rate vary?
Providers add a margin over the interbank rate and the market moves daily, so quotes differ slightly between sellers.