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Convert KES to USD
Kenyan Shilling to US Dollar at the live mid-market rate.
0.007742 USD
1 KES = 0.007742 USD · 1 USD = 129.172 KES
KES to USD — common amounts
| KES | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | 0.007742 USD |
| 5 KES | 0.038708 USD |
| 10 KES | 0.077416 USD |
| 25 KES | 0.19354 USD |
| 50 KES | 0.387081 USD |
| 100 KES | 0.774162 USD |
| 500 KES | 3.8708 USD |
| 1,000 KES | 7.7416 USD |
| 5,000 KES | 38.7081 USD |
Mid-market reference rate, updated 2026-07-10. 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 0.007742 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.