USD to KES — US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Converter
Convert US Dollars (🇺🇸 USD) to Kenyan Shillings (🇰🇪 KES) with the live mid-market exchange rate.
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Live USD/KES Exchange Rate
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About the US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Exchange Rate
The US Dollar (USD) is the official currency of United States, while the Kenyan Shilling (KES) is used in Kenya. The USD/KES exchange rate tells you how many Kenyan Shillings you receive for one US Dollar. People convert USD to KES for many reasons: traveling from United States to Kenya, 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 USD to KES rate before you convert.
USD to KES FAQ
How much is 1 US Dollar in Kenyan Shillings?+
Check the live rate displayed at the top of this page. Rates are refreshed every hour from live market data.
How do I convert USD to KES?+
Enter an amount in the converter above, make sure USD is selected as the source and KES as the target, then press Convert. The result uses the latest mid-market exchange rate.
What is the reverse rate, KES to USD?+
Visit the dedicated KES to USD converter page linked below for the live reverse rate.
Is the USD/KES rate on this page live?+
Yes. The USD/KES 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.