Convert Chinese Yuan to Kenya Shilling
1 CNY = 18.0000 KES
as of 9 Sept 2026, 03:32
The live CNY-to-KES rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
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CNY to KES rate history
- High
- 19.2800
- Low
- 19.1600
- Average
- 19.2277
- Change
- +0.57%
Over the last 30 days, 1 CNY peaked at 19.2800 KES on 8 Sept 2026 and dipped to 19.1600 KES on 13 Aug 2026. Today it's 19.2800 KES.
| Date | CNY → KES |
|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2026 | 19.1700 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 19.1600 |
| 16 Aug 2026 | 19.1600 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 19.2100 |
| 22 Aug 2026 | 19.2500 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 19.2600 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 19.2600 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 19.2600 |
| 3 Sept 2026 | 19.2600 |
| 6 Sept 2026 | 19.2700 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | 19.2800 |
OnLink vs other CNY–KES providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → KES) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 18.7200 | +2.90% |
| Wiselive | 19.2800 | 0.00% |
Competitor rates are indicative, sourced from public data, and refreshed automatically. Your exact OnLink rate is confirmed in the app at the time of transfer. Mid-market reference: 19.2800. Updated 9 Sept 2026.
CNY to KES conversion table
| CNY | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 CNY | Ksh 18.00 |
| 5 CNY | Ksh 90.00 |
| 10 CNY | Ksh 180.00 |
| 25 CNY | Ksh 450.00 |
| 50 CNY | Ksh 900.00 |
| 100 CNY | Ksh 1,800 |
| 250 CNY | Ksh 4,500 |
| 500 CNY | Ksh 9,000 |
| 1,000 CNY | Ksh 18,000 |
| 5,000 CNY | Ksh 90,000 |
| 10,000 CNY | Ksh 180,000 |
KES to CNY conversion table
| KES | CNY |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | ¥0.06 |
| 5 KES | ¥0.28 |
| 10 KES | ¥0.56 |
| 25 KES | ¥1.39 |
| 50 KES | ¥2.78 |
| 100 KES | ¥5.56 |
| 250 KES | ¥13.89 |
| 500 KES | ¥27.78 |
| 1,000 KES | ¥55.56 |
| 5,000 KES | ¥277.78 |
| 10,000 KES | ¥555.56 |
Sending Chinese Yuan to Kenya
Converting Chinese Yuan to Kenyan Shillings with OnLink gives you the real live rate — the same rate our exchange desk quotes in-app — instead of the padded rate most banks and money-transfer operators bury their margin in. CNY–KES matters most for Kenyan importers paying Chinese suppliers for goods bought in Guangzhou and Yiwu.
Because OnLink is built for the Kenyan market, funds convert straight into a KES balance the recipient can spend, save, or move to M-PESA — no waiting on a correspondent bank and no surprise deductions on arrival.
Payouts settle to a Kenyan Shilling balance or straight to M-PESA and PesaLink, so recipients typically have spendable KES within minutes, not days.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CNY to KES exchange rate today?
- The live Chinese Yuan-to-Kenya Shilling rate is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically. It reflects OnLink’s real exchange rate, not an indicative bank rate.
- How long does a CNY to KES conversion take with OnLink?
- Most conversions into Kenyan Shillings are ready within minutes, and payouts to M-PESA or PesaLink clear in near real time once the exchange confirms.
- Is the CNY to KES rate on this page the rate I actually get?
- The rate shown is indicative and refreshes automatically from OnLink’s live pricing. Your exact rate is locked in the OnLink app at the moment you confirm the exchange.
- Why is OnLink’s CNY–KES rate better than my bank’s?
- Kenyan banks and bureaus typically add a 3–5% margin to the exchange rate. OnLink prices close to the mid-market rate and shows you the competitor comparison on this page so you can see the difference.