USD to KES Exchange Rate
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| 1 USD | = | 129.40 KES |
| United States Dollar | ↔ | Kenyan Shilling |
| 1 USD = 129.40 KES | 1 KES = 0.0077280 USD (Inverse Rate) |
2026-09-11 mid-market rate
USD to KES — key numbers
As of 2026-09-11, 1 USD = 129.40 KES (mid-market). Over the past 30 days it has ranged from 129.25 to 129.66.
USD: The US dollar floats freely: its value is determined in foreign exchange markets, and neither the U.S. Treasury nor the Federal Reserve targets a level for the exchange rate. KES: Kenya has operated a floating exchange rate regime since 1993, replacing a crawling peg introduced in 1983 and a fixed rate that ran from 1966 to 1982. The Central Bank of Kenya states that it does not set the exchange rate — it is market-determined by supply and demand among licensed commercial banks and forex bureaus — though the Bank may intervene to stabilise the market during episodes of excess volatility.
| USD | KES | KES | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 USD | 129 KES | 1 KES | 0.00773 USD |
| 5 USD | 647 KES | 5 KES | 0.03864 USD |
| 10 USD | 1,294 KES | 10 KES | 0.07728 USD |
| 20 USD | 2,588 KES | 20 KES | 0.15456 USD |
| 50 USD | 6,470 KES | 50 KES | 0.38640 USD |
| 100 USD | 12,940 KES | 100 KES | 0.77280 USD |
| 500 USD | 64,700 KES | 500 KES | 3.86399 USD |
USD/KES frequently asked questions
What is the highest and lowest USD/KES has been in the past year?
Over the past year, 1 USD has traded between 128.75 and 130.15 KES, averaging 129.26 KES.
How do I convert USD to KES?
Multiply the amount in USD by the current USD/KES mid-market rate. For example, 100 USD = 12,940.00 KES at the 2026-09-11 mid-market rate of 1 USD = 129.40 KES.
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