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Kenyan Shilling to British Pound Sterling · Live exchange rate

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

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KES to GBP

Historical exchange-rate trend & past data

▲ 0.25%
90-day high
0.005878
90-day low
0.005662
90-day average
0.005759
Change
+0.04%

KES to GBP — Rate Analysis

The current KES/GBP exchange rate is 0.005773 British Pound Sterling (GBP) per 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES). Conversely, 1 GBP equals 173.2347 KES. 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 KES/GBP rate has risen by 0.04%, moving from 0.005779 to 0.005781 GBP. The current rate sits 0.000014 above the 90-day average of 0.005759, indicating relative strength in KES against GBP during this period.

The 90-day high reached 0.005878 GBP and the 90-day low dipped to 0.005662 GBP. The current rate of 0.005773 is 0.000106 GBP below the 90-day high and 0.000111 GBP above the 90-day low, placing it 51% 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)

KES flag

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

ISO Code
KES
Symbol
KSh
Country / Region
Kenya
Decimals
2
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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

Date1 KES = GBP1 GBP = KES
2026-10-170.005781172.9708
2026-10-140.005809172.1504
2026-10-110.005825171.6621
2026-10-080.00583171.5265
2026-10-050.005878170.1232
2026-10-020.005841171.2156
2026-09-290.005825171.6662
2026-09-260.005826171.6454
2026-09-230.0058172.4003
2026-09-200.005764173.4931
2026-09-170.005769173.3325
2026-09-140.00572174.8133

KES to GBP — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick stats

Live rate
0.005773
Inverse
173.2347
90d high
0.005878
90d low
0.005662
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