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Convert USD to KES
US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling at the live mid-market rate.
129.6092 KES
1 USD = 129.6092 KES · 1 KES = 0.007716 USD
USD to KES — common amounts
| USD | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 129.6092 KES |
| 5 USD | 648.0458 KES |
| 10 USD | 1,296.09 KES |
| 25 USD | 3,240.23 KES |
| 50 USD | 6,480.46 KES |
| 100 USD | 12,960.92 KES |
| 500 USD | 64,804.58 KES |
| 1,000 USD | 129,609.15 KES |
| 5,000 USD | 648,045.77 KES |
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 USD to KES
This page shows the live mid-market exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and the Kenyan Shilling (KES). 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.
Need a different pair or crypto? Use the full currency converter, or convert the other way with KES to USD.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 USD in KES?+
Right now, 1 USD is about 129.6092 KES 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 USD/KES rate updated?+
Rates refresh roughly hourly from European Central Bank reference data and other public sources.