Convert Kenya Shilling to Chinese Yuan
1 KES = 0.0514 CNY
as of 9 Sept 2026, 10:41
The live KES-to-CNY rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
Sign up in 2 minutes. Rate confirmed in-app at transfer time.
KES to CNY rate history
- High
- 0.0522
- Low
- 0.0518
- Average
- 0.0520
- Change
- -0.65%
Over the last 30 days, 1 KES peaked at 0.0522 CNY on 13 Aug 2026 and dipped to 0.0518 CNY on 9 Sept 2026. Today it's 0.0518 CNY.
| Date | KES → CNY |
|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | 0.0522 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 0.0522 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 0.0522 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 0.0521 |
| 23 Aug 2026 | 0.0519 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | 0.0519 |
| 29 Aug 2026 | 0.0519 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | 0.0519 |
| 4 Sept 2026 | 0.0519 |
| 7 Sept 2026 | 0.0519 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | 0.0518 |
OnLink vs other KES–CNY providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → CNY) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 0.0535 | -3.12% |
| Forex bureaus (typical)indicative | 0.0503 | +3.00% |
| Mobile money (typical)indicative | 0.0501 | +3.50% |
| Kenyan banks (typical)indicative | 0.0498 | +4.00% |
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: 0.0519. Updated 9 Sept 2026.
KES to CNY conversion table
| KES | CNY |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | ¥0.05 |
| 5 KES | ¥0.26 |
| 10 KES | ¥0.51 |
| 25 KES | ¥1.29 |
| 50 KES | ¥2.57 |
| 100 KES | ¥5.14 |
| 250 KES | ¥12.85 |
| 500 KES | ¥25.71 |
| 1,000 KES | ¥51.41 |
| 5,000 KES | ¥257.07 |
| 10,000 KES | ¥514.14 |
CNY to KES conversion table
| CNY | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 CNY | Ksh 19.45 |
| 5 CNY | Ksh 97.25 |
| 10 CNY | Ksh 194.50 |
| 25 CNY | Ksh 486.25 |
| 50 CNY | Ksh 972.50 |
| 100 CNY | Ksh 1,945 |
| 250 CNY | Ksh 4,863 |
| 500 CNY | Ksh 9,725 |
| 1,000 CNY | Ksh 19,450 |
| 5,000 CNY | Ksh 97,250 |
| 10,000 CNY | Ksh 194,500 |
Converting Kenyan Shillings to Chinese Yuan
Converting Kenyan Shillings to Chinese Yuan with OnLink uses the live mid-market-anchored rate rather than a marked-up tourist rate. CNY–KES matters most for Kenyan importers paying Chinese suppliers for goods bought in Guangzhou and Yiwu.
Because OnLink holds real multi-currency balances, your Kenyan Shillings convert into Chinese Yuan you can hold, spend, or send onward — settled from the same live rate you see on this page.
Fund the conversion instantly from your M-PESA or bank-linked KES balance; your Chinese Yuan is available in your OnLink currency account as soon as the exchange confirms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the KES to CNY exchange rate today?
- The live Kenya Shilling-to-Chinese Yuan 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 KES to CNY conversion take with OnLink?
- Conversions from Kenyan Shillings to Chinese Yuan confirm within minutes on OnLink, subject to standard verification checks.
- Is the KES to CNY 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 KES–CNY 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.