Convert Kenya Shilling to US Dollar
1 KES = 0.007719 USD
as of 9 Sept 2026, 13:55
The live KES-to-USD rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
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KES to USD rate history
- High
- 0.007739
- Low
- 0.007722
- Average
- 0.007729
- Change
- -0.06%
Over the last 30 days, 1 KES peaked at 0.007739 USD on 15 Aug 2026 and dipped to 0.007722 USD on 19 Aug 2026. Today it's 0.007725 USD.
| Date | KES → USD |
|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | 0.007730 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 0.007737 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 0.007738 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 0.007722 |
| 23 Aug 2026 | 0.007727 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | 0.007725 |
| 29 Aug 2026 | 0.007725 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | 0.007725 |
| 4 Sept 2026 | 0.007730 |
| 7 Sept 2026 | 0.007729 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | 0.007725 |
OnLink vs other KES–USD providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → USD) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 0.007700 | +0.01% |
| Forex bureaus (typical)indicative | 0.007500 | +3.00% |
| Mobile money (typical)indicative | 0.007500 | +3.50% |
| Kenyan banks (typical)indicative | 0.007400 | +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: 0.007700. Updated 9 Sept 2026.
KES to USD conversion table
| KES | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | $0.01 |
| 5 KES | $0.04 |
| 10 KES | $0.08 |
| 25 KES | $0.19 |
| 50 KES | $0.39 |
| 100 KES | $0.77 |
| 250 KES | $1.93 |
| 500 KES | $3.86 |
| 1,000 KES | $7.72 |
| 5,000 KES | $38.60 |
| 10,000 KES | $77.19 |
USD to KES conversion table
| USD | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | Ksh 129.55 |
| 5 USD | Ksh 647.75 |
| 10 USD | Ksh 1,296 |
| 25 USD | Ksh 3,239 |
| 50 USD | Ksh 6,478 |
| 100 USD | Ksh 12,955 |
| 250 USD | Ksh 32,388 |
| 500 USD | Ksh 64,775 |
| 1,000 USD | Ksh 129,550 |
| 5,000 USD | Ksh 647,750 |
| 10,000 USD | Ksh 1,295,500 |
Converting Kenyan Shillings to US Dollar
Converting Kenyan Shillings to US Dollar with OnLink uses the live mid-market-anchored rate rather than a marked-up tourist rate. The US is the single largest source of diaspora remittances to Kenya, worth billions of dollars a year.
Because OnLink holds real multi-currency balances, your Kenyan Shillings convert into US Dollar 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 US Dollar is available in your OnLink currency account as soon as the exchange confirms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the KES to USD exchange rate today?
- The live Kenya Shilling-to-US Dollar 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 USD conversion take with OnLink?
- Conversions from Kenyan Shillings to US Dollar confirm within minutes on OnLink, subject to standard verification checks.
- Is the KES to USD 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–USD 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.