Convert Kenya Shilling to British Pound
1 KES = 0.005632 GBP
as of 9 Sept 2026, 03:33
The live KES-to-GBP rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
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KES to GBP rate history
- High
- 0.005731
- Low
- 0.005662
- Average
- 0.005697
- Change
- +0.02%
Over the last 30 days, 1 KES peaked at 0.005731 GBP on 14 Aug 2026 and dipped to 0.005662 GBP on 24 Aug 2026. Today it's 0.005711 GBP.
| Date | KES → GBP |
|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | 0.005710 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 0.005731 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 0.005716 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 0.005689 |
| 23 Aug 2026 | 0.005665 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | 0.005665 |
| 29 Aug 2026 | 0.005686 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | 0.005704 |
| 4 Sept 2026 | 0.005723 |
| 7 Sept 2026 | 0.005710 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | 0.005711 |
OnLink vs other KES–GBP providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → GBP) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 0.005700 | -0.20% |
| Forex bureaus (typical)indicative | 0.005500 | +3.00% |
| Mobile money (typical)indicative | 0.005500 | +3.50% |
| Kenyan banks (typical)indicative | 0.005500 | +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: 0.005700. Updated 9 Sept 2026.
KES to GBP conversion table
| KES | GBP |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | £0.01 |
| 5 KES | £0.03 |
| 10 KES | £0.06 |
| 25 KES | £0.14 |
| 50 KES | £0.28 |
| 100 KES | £0.56 |
| 250 KES | £1.41 |
| 500 KES | £2.82 |
| 1,000 KES | £5.63 |
| 5,000 KES | £28.16 |
| 10,000 KES | £56.32 |
GBP to KES conversion table
| GBP | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 GBP | Ksh 177.55 |
| 5 GBP | Ksh 887.75 |
| 10 GBP | Ksh 1,776 |
| 25 GBP | Ksh 4,439 |
| 50 GBP | Ksh 8,878 |
| 100 GBP | Ksh 17,755 |
| 250 GBP | Ksh 44,388 |
| 500 GBP | Ksh 88,775 |
| 1,000 GBP | Ksh 177,550 |
| 5,000 GBP | Ksh 887,750 |
| 10,000 GBP | Ksh 1,775,500 |
Converting Kenyan Shillings to British Pound
Converting Kenyan Shillings to British Pound with OnLink uses the live mid-market-anchored rate rather than a marked-up tourist rate. The UK hosts one of the largest Kenyan diaspora communities, making GBP–KES one of Kenya’s busiest remittance corridors.
Because OnLink holds real multi-currency balances, your Kenyan Shillings convert into British Pound 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 British Pound is available in your OnLink currency account as soon as the exchange confirms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the KES to GBP exchange rate today?
- The live Kenya Shilling-to-British Pound 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 GBP conversion take with OnLink?
- Conversions from Kenyan Shillings to British Pound confirm within minutes on OnLink, subject to standard verification checks.
- Is the KES to GBP 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–GBP 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.