Gold price history in Kenya
Gold price history in Kenya since 1999: the monthly average for 1 gram of 24K gold in Kenyan Shilling, from the international gold price and exchange rates. In October 2026, it averaged KES 17,175.
Gold price by year in Kenya
| Year | Average · 1 gram · 24K | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | KES 18,752 | +31.50% |
| 2025 | KES 14,260 | +38.80% |
| 2024 | KES 10,274 | +17.40% |
| 2023 | KES 8,751 | +28.33% |
| 2022 | KES 6,819 | +7.46% |
| 2021 | KES 6,346 | +4.50% |
| 2020 | KES 6,073 | +32.93% |
| 2019 | KES 4,569 | +10.47% |
| 2018 | KES 4,135 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | KES 4,184 | +2.83% |
| 2016 | KES 4,069 | +11.27% |
| 2015 | KES 3,657 | +2.27% |
| 2014 | KES 3,576 | -8.54% |
| 2013 | KES 3,910 | -13.65% |
| 2012 | KES 4,528 | +0.46% |
| 2011 | KES 4,507 | +44.30% |
| 2010 | KES 3,123 | +29.41% |
| 2009 | KES 2,413 | +25.02% |
| 2008 | KES 1,930 | +28.42% |
| 2007 | KES 1,503 | +7.45% |
| 2006 | KES 1,399 | +29.69% |
| 2005 | KES 1,079 | +3.65% |
| 2004 | KES 1,041 | +17.40% |
| 2003 | KES 887 | +13.34% |
| 2002 | KES 782 | +16.50% |
| 2001 | KES 671 | +2.96% |
| 2000 | KES 652 | +6.87% |
| 1999 | KES 610 | – |
Monthly averages of the international gold price, converted at each month’s average exchange rate (central bank reference rates via Frankfurter). Highs and lows are monthly averages, not single days.
Frequently asked questions
What was the price of gold in Kenya in 2025?
In 2025, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged KES 14,260, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the Kenyan Shilling exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in Kenya in 2020?
In 2020, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged KES 6,072.71, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the Kenyan Shilling exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in Kenya in 2015?
In 2015, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged KES 3,657.03, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the Kenyan Shilling exchange rate.
What was the price of gold in Kenya in 2005?
In 2005, 1 gram of 24K gold averaged KES 1,078.72, from monthly averages of the international gold price and the Kenyan Shilling exchange rate.
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