USD to KES exchange rate today
US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling market rate
1 US Dollar =
129.89 KES
1 KES = 0.007699 USD
Market rates from ExchangeRate-API, for information only.
Market exchange rate
1 USD = 129.89 KES
USD/KES over the last 30 days
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Compare all destinationsConvert USD to KES
| 1 USD | 129.89 KES |
| 5 USD | 649.45 KES |
| 10 USD | 1,298.90 KES |
| 25 USD | 3,247.25 KES |
| 50 USD | 6,494.50 KES |
| 100 USD | 12,989.01 KES |
| 250 USD | 32,472.52 KES |
| 500 USD | 64,945.05 KES |
| 1,000 USD | 129,890.10 KES |
| 5,000 USD | 649,450.50 KES |
Convert KES to USD
| 1 KES | 0.01 USD |
| 5 KES | 0.04 USD |
| 10 KES | 0.08 USD |
| 25 KES | 0.19 USD |
| 50 KES | 0.38 USD |
| 100 KES | 0.77 USD |
| 250 KES | 1.92 USD |
| 500 KES | 3.85 USD |
| 1,000 KES | 7.70 USD |
| 5,000 KES | 38.49 USD |
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USD → MGAFrequently asked questions
What is the USD to KES exchange rate today?
Today's market rate is 1 USD = 129.89 KES (updated October 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC). Conversely, 1 KES = 0.007699 USD.
Will I get this rate when I send money?
Not exactly. The market rate is a benchmark: most banks and transfer services apply a margin to it. Compare providers on RemitLens to find the one whose rate is closest to 129.89 KES per USD, with the lowest fees.
How much is 100 USD in KES?
At today's market rate, 100 USD equals 12,989.01 KES. What your recipient actually receives depends on the provider's exchange rate and fees.
How often is the USD/KES rate updated?
We refresh our market rates once a day. Provider rates on our comparison pages are also checked daily.