Convert Ugandan Shilling to Kenya Shilling
1 UGX = 0.0359 KES
as of 26 Jul 2026, 00:22
The live UGX-to-KES rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
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UGX to KES rate history
- High
- 0.0354
- Low
- 0.0344
- Average
- 0.0351
- Change
- -2.40%
Over the last 30 days, 1 UGX peaked at 0.0354 KES on 7 Jul 2026 and dipped to 0.0344 KES on 25 Jul 2026. Today it's 0.0344 KES.
| Date | UGX → KES |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2026 | 0.0353 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 0.0353 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | 0.0353 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 0.0354 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 0.0351 |
| 12 Jul 2026 | 0.0350 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 0.0349 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 0.0350 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 0.0349 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 0.0346 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 0.0344 |
OnLink vs other UGX–KES providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → KES) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 0.0346 | -0.61% |
| Forex bureaus (typical)indicative | 0.0334 | +3.00% |
| Mobile money (typical)indicative | 0.0332 | +3.50% |
| Kenyan banks (typical)indicative | 0.0331 | +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: 0.0344. Updated 26 Jul 2026.
UGX to KES conversion table
| UGX | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 UGX | Ksh 0.04 |
| 5 UGX | Ksh 0.18 |
| 10 UGX | Ksh 0.36 |
| 25 UGX | Ksh 0.90 |
| 50 UGX | Ksh 1.80 |
| 100 UGX | Ksh 3.59 |
| 250 UGX | Ksh 8.98 |
| 500 UGX | Ksh 17.95 |
| 1,000 UGX | Ksh 35.91 |
| 5,000 UGX | Ksh 179.53 |
| 10,000 UGX | Ksh 359.07 |
KES to UGX conversion table
| KES | UGX |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | USh 27.85 |
| 5 KES | USh 139.25 |
| 10 KES | USh 278.50 |
| 25 KES | USh 696.25 |
| 50 KES | USh 1,393 |
| 100 KES | USh 2,785 |
| 250 KES | USh 6,962 |
| 500 KES | USh 13,925 |
| 1,000 KES | USh 27,850 |
| 5,000 KES | USh 139,250 |
| 10,000 KES | USh 278,500 |
Sending Ugandan Shilling to Kenya
Converting Ugandan Shilling to Kenyan Shillings with OnLink gives you the real live rate — the same rate our exchange desk quotes in-app — instead of the padded rate most banks and money-transfer operators bury their margin in. KES–UGX links Kenya and Uganda, two of the deepest-integrated economies in the East African Community.
Because OnLink is built for the Kenyan market, funds convert straight into a KES balance the recipient can spend, save, or move to M-PESA — no waiting on a correspondent bank and no surprise deductions on arrival.
Payouts settle to a Kenyan Shilling balance or straight to M-PESA and PesaLink, so recipients typically have spendable KES within minutes, not days.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the UGX to KES exchange rate today?
- The live Ugandan Shilling-to-Kenya 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 UGX to KES conversion take with OnLink?
- Most conversions into Kenyan Shillings are ready within minutes, and payouts to M-PESA or PesaLink clear in near real time once the exchange confirms.
- Is the UGX to KES 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 UGX–KES 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.