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Kenyan Shilling to US Dollar · Live exchange rate
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KES to USD — Rate Analysis
The current KES/USD exchange rate is 0.007726 US Dollar (USD) per 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES). Conversely, 1 USD equals 129.4285 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/USD rate has fallen by 0.02%, declining from 0.007728 to 0.007726 USD. The current rate sits 0.000004 below the 90-day average of 0.00773, indicating relative weakness in KES against USD during this period.
The 90-day high reached 0.007754 USD and the 90-day low dipped to 0.007706 USD. The current rate of 0.007726 is 0.000028 USD below the 90-day high and 0.000021 USD above the 90-day low, placing it 43% of the way between the low and high.
About the KES/USD exchange rate
The KES/USD exchange rate tells you how many US Dollar (USD) 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. US Dollar (USD) is the currency of United States, issued by the Federal Reserve.
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 US Dollar (USD)
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- ISO Code
- KES
- Symbol
- KSh
- Country / Region
- Kenya
- Decimals
- 2
US Dollar (USD)
- ISO Code
- USD
- Symbol
- $
- Country / Region
- United States
- Decimals
- 2
- Issuing Authority
- Federal Reserve
KES/USD past data
Recent sampled historical rates
| Date | 1 KES = USD | 1 USD = KES |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 0.007726 | 129.4285 |
| 2026-08-31 | 0.007706 | 129.7766 |
| 2026-08-28 | 0.007726 | 129.4342 |
| 2026-08-25 | 0.007727 | 129.4113 |
| 2026-08-22 | 0.007725 | 129.4498 |
| 2026-08-16 | 0.007735 | 129.278 |
| 2026-08-13 | 0.007735 | 129.2835 |
| 2026-08-10 | 0.007754 | 128.9655 |
| 2026-08-07 | 0.00773 | 129.3724 |
| 2026-08-04 | 0.007729 | 129.3822 |
| 2026-08-01 | 0.00775 | 129.0371 |
| 2026-07-29 | 0.007721 | 129.5188 |
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USD to KESView the reverse exchange rate — how many Kenyan Shilling (KES) you get for 1 US Dollar (USD).