CURRENCY PAIR
KES to USD Currency Converter
Kenyan Shilling → 
United States Dollar
1 KES = 0.00773 USDRate date: 2026-09-15 · Frankfurter
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1 KES = 0.00773 USD
Using reference data dated 2026-09-15, 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES) is approximately 0.00773 United States Dollar (USD).
This is a comparison reference. Bank, card and transfer-provider quotes may include spreads and fees.
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KES → USD
Rate date 2026-09-15
Quick amounts
KES 1USD 0.00773
1 KES = 0.00773 USD
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CURRENT RATE
Current KES to USD reference rate
Reference rate1 KES = 0.00773 USD
Inverse rate1 USD = 129.366106 KES
Rate date2026-09-15
Rate typeReference only
HISTORICAL CHART
KES/USD reference-rate history
Previous publication0.00%
7 day change-0.13%
30 day change0.00%
90 day change+0.13%
90-day high0.00775
90-day low0.00772
90-day average0.007736
The chart describes published historical reference data and does not predict future movement.
CURRENCY KNOWLEDGE
About KES and USD
Kenyan ShillingKES
- Symbol
- KSh
- Country or area
- Kenya
- Region
- —
- Central bank
- —
- Minor unit
- —
United States DollarUSD
- Symbol
- $
- Country or area
- United States
- Region
- Americas
- Central bank
- Federal Reserve
- Minor unit
- Cent
Common KES and USD amounts
The table shows both directions. Actual transaction results may differ because of provider fees.
| KES | USD | USD | KES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 KES | 0.00773 USD | 1 USD | 129.366106 KES |
| 5 KES | 0.03865 USD | 5 USD | 646.83053 KES |
| 10 KES | 0.0773 USD | 10 USD | 1,293.661061 KES |
| 20 KES | 0.1546 USD | 20 USD | 2,587.322122 KES |
| 25 KES | 0.19325 USD | 25 USD | 3,234.152652 KES |
| 50 KES | 0.3865 USD | 50 USD | 6,468.305304 KES |
| 100 KES | 0.773 USD | 100 USD | 12,936.610608 KES |
| 250 KES | 1.9325 USD | 250 USD | 32,341.52652 KES |
| 500 KES | 3.865 USD | 500 USD | 64,683.05304 KES |
| 1,000 KES | 7.73 USD | 1,000 USD | 129,366.10608 KES |
| 5,000 KES | 38.65 USD | 5,000 USD | 646,830.530401 KES |
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Read guide →KES → USD questions
What does KES to USD mean?
It treats Kenyan Shilling (KES) as the starting currency and calculates the equivalent amount in United States Dollar (USD).
How much is 1 KES in USD now?
The answer block at the top shows the latest available dated reference rate. Rates change, so cite the provider date shown on the page.
Is this a bank or transfer-provider rate?
No. It is a dated reference rate. Banks, card networks and transfer providers may add spreads and fees.
How current is the exchange rate?
The page shows the provider publication date, currently 2026-09-15. Weekends and holidays may use the latest working-day observation.
Why can the final received amount differ?
The actual amount can be affected by provider spreads, percentage charges, fixed fees, settlement method and transaction time.
SOURCES & METHOD
Rate data and content maintenance
Rate data is supplied through the Frankfurter public reference-data interface. The page distinguishes reference information from executable customer quotes and displays the provider date.
- Provider
- Frankfurter
- Rate date
- 2026-09-15
- Content maintenance
- CurrencyFlow
- Last updated