Convert Kenya Shilling to Ugandan Shilling
1 KES = 29.9500 UGX
as of 26 Jul 2026, 00:18
The live KES-to-UGX rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
Sign up in 2 minutes. Rate confirmed in-app at transfer time.
KES to UGX rate history
- High
- 29.0391
- Low
- 28.2195
- Average
- 28.5050
- Change
- +2.46%
Over the last 30 days, 1 KES peaked at 29.0391 UGX on 25 Jul 2026 and dipped to 28.2195 UGX on 7 Jul 2026. Today it's 29.0391 UGX.
| Date | KES → UGX |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2026 | 28.3427 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 28.3001 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | 28.3283 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 28.2659 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 28.5246 |
| 12 Jul 2026 | 28.5346 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 28.6170 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 28.6062 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 28.6876 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 28.9035 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 29.0391 |
OnLink vs other KES–UGX providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → UGX) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 28.9000 | +0.48% |
| Forex bureaus (typical)indicative | 28.1679 | +3.00% |
| Mobile money (typical)indicative | 28.0227 | +3.50% |
| Kenyan banks (typical)indicative | 27.8775 | +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: 29.0391. Updated 26 Jul 2026.
KES to UGX conversion table
| KES | UGX |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | USh 29.95 |
| 5 KES | USh 149.75 |
| 10 KES | USh 299.50 |
| 25 KES | USh 748.75 |
| 50 KES | USh 1,498 |
| 100 KES | USh 2,995 |
| 250 KES | USh 7,488 |
| 500 KES | USh 14,975 |
| 1,000 KES | USh 29,950 |
| 5,000 KES | USh 149,750 |
| 10,000 KES | USh 299,500 |
UGX to KES conversion table
| UGX | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 UGX | Ksh 0.03 |
| 5 UGX | Ksh 0.17 |
| 10 UGX | Ksh 0.33 |
| 25 UGX | Ksh 0.83 |
| 50 UGX | Ksh 1.67 |
| 100 UGX | Ksh 3.34 |
| 250 UGX | Ksh 8.35 |
| 500 UGX | Ksh 16.69 |
| 1,000 UGX | Ksh 33.39 |
| 5,000 UGX | Ksh 166.94 |
| 10,000 UGX | Ksh 333.89 |
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.