Kenyan Shilling (KES)
The Kenyan Shilling (KES, Ksh) is used in Kenya. Today 1 US Dollar = 129.98 KES (Nov 3, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC).
- Used in
- Kenya
- Central bank
- Central Bank of Kenya
- Change against USD, 1 year
- +0.49%
- Change against USD, 5 years
- +16.94%
- Change against USD, 10 years
- +28.00%
Change in the USD/KES rate from monthly averages: a rise means more KES per USD, so a weaker KES.
USD/KES since 1998
+15.87%
115.01142.97156.95129.64
Apr 2022Aug 2023Jan 2025May 2026
Monthly averages of central bank reference rates (via Frankfurter). Highs and lows are monthly averages, not single days. USD → KES
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Kenyan Shilling used?
The Kenyan Shilling is used in Kenya.
What is the symbol of the Kenyan Shilling?
The Kenyan Shilling is written Ksh; its international code is KES.
How much is 1 US Dollar in Kenyan Shilling today?
1 US Dollar is 129.98 KES (Nov 3, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC).
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