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Convert KES to USD
Kenyan Shilling to US Dollar at the live mid-market rate.
0.007716 USD
1 KES = 0.007716 USD · 1 USD = 129.6092 KES
KES to USD — common amounts
| KES | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | 0.007716 USD |
| 5 KES | 0.038578 USD |
| 10 KES | 0.077155 USD |
| 25 KES | 0.192888 USD |
| 50 KES | 0.385775 USD |
| 100 KES | 0.77155 USD |
| 500 KES | 3.8578 USD |
| 1,000 KES | 7.7155 USD |
| 5,000 KES | 38.5775 USD |
Mid-market reference rate, updated 2026-05-22. For information only, not financial advice — the rate a bank or app gives you may differ.
About converting KES to USD
This page shows the live mid-market exchange rate between the Kenyan Shilling (KES) and the US Dollar (USD). This rate floats, so it can move from day to day with interest rates, inflation, and market sentiment — which is why we refresh it hourly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 KES in USD?+
Right now, 1 KES is about 0.007716 USD at the mid-market rate. The figure refreshes roughly hourly.
Is this the rate I'll actually get?+
This is the mid-market (interbank) rate — the fair midpoint. Banks and apps usually add a margin on top, so you receive a little less. Use it as your benchmark.
How often is the KES/USD rate updated?+
Rates refresh roughly hourly from European Central Bank reference data and other public sources.