Convert Ugandan Shilling to Kenya Shilling
1 UGX = 0.0350 KES
as of 12 Nov 2026, 07:26
The live UGX-to-KES rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
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UGX to KES rate history
- High
- 0.0324
- Low
- 0.0291
- Average
- 0.0310
- Change
- +1.36%
Over the last 30 days, 1 UGX peaked at 0.0324 KES on 16 Oct 2026 and dipped to 0.0291 KES on 27 Oct 2026. Today it's 0.0317 KES.
| Date | UGX → KES |
|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 0.0313 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | 0.0316 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | 0.0312 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | 0.0305 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 0.0293 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | 0.0296 |
| 1 Nov 2026 | 0.0299 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 0.0306 |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 0.0323 |
| 10 Nov 2026 | 0.0316 |
| 11 Nov 2026 | 0.0317 |
OnLink vs other UGX–KES providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → KES) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 0.0306 | +3.54% |
| Forex bureaus (typical)indicative | 0.0308 | +3.00% |
| Mobile money (typical)indicative | 0.0306 | +3.50% |
| Kenyan banks (typical)indicative | 0.0304 | +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: 0.0317. Updated 12 Nov 2026.
UGX to KES conversion table
| UGX | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 UGX | Ksh 0.04 |
| 5 UGX | Ksh 0.18 |
| 10 UGX | Ksh 0.35 |
| 25 UGX | Ksh 0.88 |
| 50 UGX | Ksh 1.75 |
| 100 UGX | Ksh 3.50 |
| 250 UGX | Ksh 8.76 |
| 500 UGX | Ksh 17.51 |
| 1,000 UGX | Ksh 35.03 |
| 5,000 UGX | Ksh 175.13 |
| 10,000 UGX | Ksh 350.26 |
KES to UGX conversion table
| KES | UGX |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | USh 28.55 |
| 5 KES | USh 142.75 |
| 10 KES | USh 285.50 |
| 25 KES | USh 713.75 |
| 50 KES | USh 1,428 |
| 100 KES | USh 2,855 |
| 250 KES | USh 7,138 |
| 500 KES | USh 14,275 |
| 1,000 KES | USh 28,550 |
| 5,000 KES | USh 142,750 |
| 10,000 KES | USh 285,500 |
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.