KES to USD — Kenyan Shilling to US Dollar Converter
Convert Kenyan Shillings (🇰🇪 KES) to US Dollars (🇺🇸 USD) with the live mid-market exchange rate.
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Live KES/USD Exchange Rate
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About the Kenyan Shilling to US Dollar Exchange Rate
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, while the US Dollar (USD) is used in United States. The KES/USD exchange rate tells you how many US Dollars you receive for one Kenyan Shilling. People convert KES to USD for many reasons: traveling from Kenya to United States, sending money to family abroad, paying international invoices, or shopping on foreign websites. Because exchange rates move constantly with the market, bookmark this page to check the live KES to USD rate before you convert.
KES to USD FAQ
How much is 1 Kenyan Shilling in US Dollars?+
Check the live rate displayed at the top of this page. Rates are refreshed every hour from live market data.
How do I convert KES to USD?+
Enter an amount in the converter above, make sure KES is selected as the source and USD as the target, then press Convert. The result uses the latest mid-market exchange rate.
What is the reverse rate, USD to KES?+
Visit the dedicated USD to KES converter page linked below for the live reverse rate.
Is the KES/USD rate on this page live?+
Yes. The KES/USD mid-market rate is updated every hour. Note that banks and transfer services apply their own margin, so the rate you receive in practice will differ slightly.