Convert Kenya Shilling to Ugandan Shilling
1 KES = 38.2500 UGX
as of 12 Nov 2026, 07:35
The live KES-to-UGX rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
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KES to UGX rate history
- High
- 34.3295
- Low
- 30.8617
- Average
- 32.2786
- Change
- -1.34%
Over the last 30 days, 1 KES peaked at 34.3295 UGX on 27 Oct 2026 and dipped to 30.8617 UGX on 16 Oct 2026. Today it's 31.5587 UGX.
| Date | KES → UGX |
|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 31.9867 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | 31.6401 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | 32.0057 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | 32.7433 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 34.1558 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | 33.8241 |
| 1 Nov 2026 | 33.4593 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 32.7185 |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 30.9627 |
| 10 Nov 2026 | 31.6019 |
| 11 Nov 2026 | 31.5587 |
OnLink vs other KES–UGX providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → UGX) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 33.4000 | -5.90% |
| Forex bureaus (typical)indicative | 30.5940 | +3.00% |
| Mobile money (typical)indicative | 30.4363 | +3.50% |
| Kenyan banks (typical)indicative | 30.2786 | +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: 31.5402. Updated 12 Nov 2026.
KES to UGX conversion table
| KES | UGX |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | USh 38.25 |
| 5 KES | USh 191.25 |
| 10 KES | USh 382.50 |
| 25 KES | USh 956.25 |
| 50 KES | USh 1,913 |
| 100 KES | USh 3,825 |
| 250 KES | USh 9,563 |
| 500 KES | USh 19,125 |
| 1,000 KES | USh 38,250 |
| 5,000 KES | USh 191,250 |
| 10,000 KES | USh 382,500 |
UGX to KES conversion table
| UGX | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 UGX | Ksh 0.03 |
| 5 UGX | Ksh 0.13 |
| 10 UGX | Ksh 0.26 |
| 25 UGX | Ksh 0.65 |
| 50 UGX | Ksh 1.31 |
| 100 UGX | Ksh 2.61 |
| 250 UGX | Ksh 6.54 |
| 500 UGX | Ksh 13.07 |
| 1,000 UGX | Ksh 26.14 |
| 5,000 UGX | Ksh 130.72 |
| 10,000 UGX | Ksh 261.44 |
Converting Kenyan Shillings to Ugandan Shilling
Converting Kenyan Shillings to Ugandan Shilling with OnLink uses the live mid-market-anchored rate rather than a marked-up tourist rate. KES–UGX links Kenya and Uganda, two of the deepest-integrated economies in the East African Community.
Because OnLink holds real multi-currency balances, your Kenyan Shillings convert into Ugandan Shilling 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 Ugandan Shilling is available in your OnLink currency account as soon as the exchange confirms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the KES to UGX exchange rate today?
- The live Kenya Shilling-to-Ugandan 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 KES to UGX conversion take with OnLink?
- Conversions from Kenyan Shillings to Ugandan Shilling confirm within minutes on OnLink, subject to standard verification checks.
- Is the KES to UGX 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–UGX 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.