GBP to KES
British Pound Sterling to Kenyan Shilling · Live exchange rate
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GBP to KES — Rate Analysis
The current GBP/KES exchange rate is 175.1299 Kenyan Shilling (KES) per 1 British Pound Sterling (GBP). Conversely, 1 KES equals 0.00571 GBP. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-09-04 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.
Over the past 90 days, the GBP/KES rate has risen by 1.48%, moving from 172.5705 to 175.1299 KES. The current rate sits 1.508 above the 90-day average of 173.6219, indicating relative strength in GBP against KES during this period.
The 90-day high reached 176.5955 KES and the 90-day low dipped to 170.7644 KES. The current rate of 175.1299 is 1.4656 KES below the 90-day high and 4.3655 KES above the 90-day low, placing it 75% of the way between the low and high.
About the GBP/KES exchange rate
The GBP/KES exchange rate tells you how many Kenyan Shilling (KES) you receive for one British Pound Sterling (GBP). On this page you can see the live rate, a 90-day historical chart, past data including the high, low and average, and convert any amount between the two currencies.
British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the currency of United Kingdom, issued by the Bank of England. Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the currency of Kenya.
Exchange rates fluctuate based on supply and demand, interest-rate differentials, inflation, trade balances and geopolitical events. The mid-market rate shown here is a fair reference rate; banks and transfer services typically apply a margin or fee on top.
About British Pound Sterling (GBP) and Kenyan Shilling (KES)
British Pound Sterling (GBP)
- ISO Code
- GBP
- Symbol
- £
- Country / Region
- United Kingdom
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- Bank of England
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- ISO Code
- KES
- Symbol
- KSh
- Country / Region
- Kenya
- Decimals
- 2
GBP/KES past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 GBP = KES | 1 KES = GBP |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 175.1299 | 0.00571 |
| 2026-09-01 | 175.3476 | 0.005703 |
| 2026-08-29 | 175.1702 | 0.005709 |
| 2026-08-26 | 176.5955 | 0.005663 |
| 2026-08-23 | 176.5882 | 0.005663 |
| 2026-08-20 | 176.1266 | 0.005678 |
| 2026-08-17 | 175.1827 | 0.005708 |
| 2026-08-14 | 174.4016 | 0.005734 |
| 2026-08-11 | 174.779 | 0.005722 |
| 2026-08-08 | 174.1294 | 0.005743 |
| 2026-08-05 | 174.0873 | 0.005744 |
| 2026-08-02 | 174.3705 | 0.005735 |
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KES to GBPView the reverse exchange rate — how many British Pound Sterling (GBP) you get for 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES).