🇺🇸 United States Dollar (USD · $)
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United States Dollar to Kenyan Shilling – USD/KES Converter
Convert United States Dollar to Kenyan Shilling at the current exchange rate and see the conversion both ways.
Conversion tables for common amounts
| USD | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 130 KES |
| 2 USD | 260 KES |
| 5 USD | 649 KES |
| 10 USD | 1,298 KES |
| 20 USD | 2,596 KES |
| 50 USD | 6,490 KES |
| 100 USD | 12,980 KES |
| 200 USD | 25,960 KES |
| 500 USD | 64,900 KES |
| 1,000 USD | 129,800 KES |
| KES | USD |
|---|---|
| 200 KES | 1.54 USD |
| 500 KES | 3.85 USD |
| 1,000 KES | 7.7 USD |
| 2,000 KES | 15.41 USD |
| 5,000 KES | 38.52 USD |
| 10,000 KES | 77.04 USD |
| 20,000 KES | 154 USD |
| 50,000 KES | 385 USD |
| 100,000 KES | 770 USD |
| 200,000 KES | 1,541 USD |
🇰🇪 Kenyan Shilling (KES · Sh)
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USD to KES exchange rate history
1 USD = 129.80 KES as of October 9, 2026.
- 24 hours +0.11% Oct 5 – Oct 9
- 7 days +0.18% Sep 28 – Oct 9
- 1 month +0.33% Sep 7 – Oct 9
- 3 months +0.39% Jul 6 – Oct 9
- 6 months -0.15% Apr 6 – Oct 9
- 1 year +0.43% Nov 3, 2025 – Oct 9
Rate history for this period is not available.
- Low 128.92 KES
- High 130.00 KES
- Average 129.28 KES
The rate history is built from weekly snapshots, so the compared dates can differ from the period label.
USD to KES: common questions
What is the US dollar to Kenyan shilling exchange rate today?
The mid-market rate is 1 USD = 129.80 KES. The date of the latest update is shown under the converter above.
How much is 100 USD in KES?
At the current rate, 100 USD = 12,980 KES. The conversion tables above cover common amounts from 1 to 1,000 USD – in both directions.
How many USD does 1 KES buy?
One Kenyan shilling is worth 0.00770416 USD right now. Both fields of the converter are editable, so you can work in either direction without reloading the page.
Is the USD/KES rate shown here what I will pay?
Not quite – it is the mid-market reference rate, without any markup. Card payments, ATMs and exchange offices each add a margin, so compare their quote against this number before you commit.
Which countries use the US dollar and the Kenyan shilling?
Both currencies are official in more than one country. The cards above name each of them, and every entry links to its cost of living on CityCost.
How do I read large KES numbers?
Read them in thousands: 129.80 KES to a single USD, so a five-figure price is an everyday one. The round amounts in the tables above make the mental arithmetic easier.
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Exchange rates are mid-market reference rates, updated regularly and intended for informational purposes. The same rates power all cost-of-living prices on CityCost.
