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GBP to KES

British Pound Sterling to Kenyan Shilling · Live exchange rate

1 GBP =
173.2347 KES
1 KES =
0.005773 GBP
Updated 2026-10-19
Mid-market rate

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GBP to KES

Historical exchange-rate trend & past data

▼ 0.25%
90-day high
176.6222
90-day low
170.1232
90-day average
173.671
Change
-0.04%

GBP to KES — Rate Analysis

The current GBP/KES exchange rate is 173.2347 Kenyan Shilling (KES) per 1 British Pound Sterling (GBP). Conversely, 1 KES equals 0.005773 GBP. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-10-19 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 fallen by 0.04%, declining from 173.0387 to 172.9708 KES. The current rate sits 0.436266 below the 90-day average of 173.671, indicating relative weakness in GBP against KES during this period.

The 90-day high reached 176.6222 KES and the 90-day low dipped to 170.1232 KES. The current rate of 173.2347 is 3.3875 KES below the 90-day high and 3.1116 KES above the 90-day low, placing it 48% 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)

GBP flag

British Pound Sterling (GBP)

ISO Code
GBP
Symbol
£
Country / Region
United Kingdom
Decimals
2
Issuing Authority
Bank of England
KES flag

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

ISO Code
KES
Symbol
KSh
Country / Region
Kenya
Decimals
2

GBP/KES past data

Recent sampled historical rates

Date1 GBP = KES1 KES = GBP
2026-10-17172.97080.005781
2026-10-14172.15040.005809
2026-10-11171.66210.005825
2026-10-08171.52650.00583
2026-10-05170.12320.005878
2026-10-02171.21560.005841
2026-09-29171.66620.005825
2026-09-26171.64540.005826
2026-09-23172.40030.0058
2026-09-20173.49310.005764
2026-09-17173.33250.005769
2026-09-14174.81330.00572

GBP to KES — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick stats

Live rate
173.2347
Inverse
0.005773
90d high
176.6222
90d low
170.1232
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