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US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling 🇺🇸🇰🇪

1 USD = 129.2599 KES 0.17% today
Mid-market rate · 1 KES = 0.0077 USD
USD1,000.00
KES129,259.92
You get
129,259.92
1 USD = 129.2599 KES· 1 KES = 0.0077 USD

Informational mid-market rate · no provider fees included

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USD / KES — last 30 days

30d low: 129.0416Average: 129.246530d high: 129.3876Now 0.0% above average

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$1.00KES 129.26
$100KES 12,925.99
$250KES 32,314.98
$500KES 64,629.96
$1,000KES 129,259.92
$5,000KES 646,299.59
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🇺🇸 US Dollar (USD)

USD is the base currency being converted. Its value can change with interest-rate expectations, inflation, economic data and market demand.

🇰🇪 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

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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.

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Usually not. Providers may apply a markup or fee. Compare the final recipient payout before sending money.