KES to GBP
Kenyan Shilling to British Pound Sterling · Live exchange rate
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KES to GBP — Rate Analysis
The current KES/GBP exchange rate is 0.005725 British Pound Sterling (GBP) per 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES). Conversely, 1 GBP equals 174.6682 KES. This mid-market rate was last updated on 2026-09-03 and reflects the midpoint between buy and sell prices in the global foreign exchange market.
Over the past 90 days, the KES/GBP rate has fallen by 0.52%, declining from 0.005755 to 0.005725 GBP. The current rate sits 0.000039 below the 90-day average of 0.005764, indicating relative weakness in KES against GBP during this period.
The 90-day high reached 0.005851 GBP and the 90-day low dipped to 0.005661 GBP. The current rate of 0.005725 is 0.000126 GBP below the 90-day high and 0.000064 GBP above the 90-day low, placing it 34% of the way between the low and high.
About the KES/GBP exchange rate
The KES/GBP exchange rate tells you how many British Pound Sterling (GBP) you receive for one Kenyan Shilling (KES). 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.
Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the currency of Kenya. British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the currency of United Kingdom, issued by the Bank of England.
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 Kenyan Shilling (KES) and British Pound Sterling (GBP)
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- ISO Code
- KES
- Symbol
- KSh
- Country / Region
- Kenya
- Decimals
- 2
British Pound Sterling (GBP)
- ISO Code
- GBP
- Symbol
- £
- Country / Region
- United Kingdom
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- Bank of England
KES/GBP past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 KES = GBP | 1 GBP = KES |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 0.005725 | 174.6682 |
| 2026-08-31 | 0.005689 | 175.777 |
| 2026-08-28 | 0.005685 | 175.9005 |
| 2026-08-25 | 0.005667 | 176.4622 |
| 2026-08-22 | 0.005661 | 176.6365 |
| 2026-08-16 | 0.005716 | 174.9363 |
| 2026-08-13 | 0.005734 | 174.4041 |
| 2026-08-10 | 0.005749 | 173.9529 |
| 2026-08-07 | 0.005745 | 174.0546 |
| 2026-08-04 | 0.005756 | 173.7396 |
| 2026-08-01 | 0.005749 | 173.9318 |
| 2026-07-29 | 0.005807 | 172.2137 |
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GBP to KESView the reverse exchange rate — how many Kenyan Shilling (KES) you get for 1 British Pound Sterling (GBP).