US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling 🇺🇸 → 🇰🇪
1 USD = 129.2599 KES▲ 0.17% today
Mid-market rate · 1 KES = 0.0077 USDUSD1,000.00
⇄KES129,259.92
You get
129,259.92
1 USD = 129.2599 KES· 1 KES = 0.0077 USD
Open USD/KES page Informational mid-market rate · no provider fees included
USD / KES — last 30 days
30d low: 129.0416Average: 129.246530d high: 129.3876Now 0.0% above average
Popular conversions
| $1.00 | KES 129.26 |
| $100 | KES 12,925.99 |
| $250 | KES 32,314.98 |
| $500 | KES 64,629.96 |
| $1,000 | KES 129,259.92 |
| $5,000 | KES 646,299.59 |
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🇰🇪 Kenyan Shilling (KES)
The quote shows how many KES one USD buys at the mid-market rate. A transfer provider may offer a different customer rate.
What moves USD/KES
●Central-bank policy and interest-rate decisions
●Inflation and macroeconomic data
●Trade flows and capital movements
●Global risk sentiment and market liquidity
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Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 USD in KES?
At the latest observed mid-market rate, 1 USD equals approximately 129.2599 KES. This rate does not include provider fees or markup.
Is the USD/KES rate the same as a transfer provider's rate?
Usually not. Providers may apply a markup or fee. Compare the final recipient payout before sending money.