USD to KES — US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Converter
Convert US Dollars to Kenyan Shillings using the latest exchange rate. Enter an amount to see the current USD to KES value instantly.
Today: 1 USD = 129.84 KES · updated Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:02:31 +0000
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Rates last updated: 25 Oct 2026 · 03:02 EAT
USD to KES at the latest rate
1 USD = 129.836385 KES, and 1 KES = 0.007702 USD.
- 1 USD= 129.84 KES
- 10 USD= 1,298.36 KES
- 100 USD= 12,983.64 KES
- 1,000 USD= 129,836.39 KES
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 1,000 USD.
| Provider margin | You receive (KES) | Cost of the margin |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-market (0%) | 129,836.39 | — |
| 1% margin | 128,538.02 | −1,298.36 |
| 2% margin | 127,239.66 | −2,596.73 |
| 4% margin | 124,642.93 | −5,193.46 |
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
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the USD to KES rate today?
The rate changes daily. Use the converter above for the latest indicative market rate.
How do remittances to Kenya work?
Services like M-Pesa and banks convert USD to KES on receipt; each adds its own margin over the interbank rate.
Is USD accepted in Kenya?
US Dollars are accepted at some hotels and tourist businesses, but Kenyan Shillings are needed for most everyday payments.