USD to KES Exchange Rate Today

1 US Dollar equals 129.9800 Kenyan Shilling at the latest mid-market rate (3 November 2026). The inverse rate is 0.007693 USD per KES.

1 USD equals129.9800 KES
1 KES equals0.007693 USD
30-day high129.9945
30-day low128.7913
30-day change+0.91%

Convert US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling

USDKES
1 USD129.98 KES
5 USD649.90 KES
10 USD1,299.80 KES
25 USD3,249.50 KES
50 USD6,499.00 KES
100 USD12,998.00 KES
250 USD32,495.00 KES
500 USD64,990.00 KES
1,000 USD129,980.00 KES
5,000 USD649,900.00 KES

Mid-market rate, for information only. The rate you get from a bank or money-transfer service will differ — always compare the final amount received, not just the headline rate.

USD to KES history — last 30 days

Date1 USD in KES
2 November 2026129.9624
1 November 2026129.9320
31 October 2026129.8456
30 October 2026129.9518
29 October 2026129.9431
28 October 2026129.8473
27 October 2026129.8901
26 October 2026129.8139
25 October 2026129.8088
24 October 2026129.7451
23 October 2026129.8558
22 October 2026129.8425
21 October 2026129.8300
20 October 2026129.9208
19 October 2026129.9945
18 October 2026129.8409
17 October 2026129.7708
16 October 2026129.8297
15 October 2026129.7961
14 October 2026129.6816
13 October 2026129.7379
12 October 2026129.7443
11 October 2026129.7640
10 October 2026129.7789
9 October 2026129.8522
8 October 2026129.8747
7 October 2026129.9058
6 October 2026129.8089
5 October 2026128.7913

30-day average: 129.8055 KES · High: 129.9945 · Low: 128.7913

About the USD to KES rate

The US Dollar (USD) is the currency of United States, issued by the Federal Reserve and used as the world's primary reserve currency. The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the currency of Kenya, East Africa's financial hub currency, sensitive to agriculture and tourism.

The USD/KES pair is used most often for international trade, travel and investment flows. Because KES pricing can vary significantly between banks, exchanges and transfer apps, compare the mid-market rate above with the final amount you are quoted before sending money.

Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 US Dollar in Kenyan Shilling today?

1 USD equals 129.9800 KES at the latest rate published on 3 November 2026. Use the converter above for any amount — rates refresh throughout the day.

Is the USD to KES rate the same as the bank rate?

No. The rate shown here is the mid-market rate. Banks and remittance providers add a margin, so the rate you actually receive for USD to KES is usually 1–4% lower depending on the provider.

What moves the USD to KES exchange rate?

The USD/KES pair reacts to interest-rate decisions, inflation data, trade and remittance flows, and global risk sentiment. Issued by the Federal Reserve and used as the world's primary reserve currency; East Africa's financial hub currency, sensitive to agriculture and tourism.

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Data sources: exchangerate-api.com and currency-api (open data). Last updated 3 November 2026. GlobalFxcc is an information service, not a bank or money-transfer provider.