All conversions

British Pound to
Kenyan Shilling.

1 GBP=176.595 KES

Currency-API rate · 2026-08-26 · 1 KES = 0.00566266 GBP

£
KSh

1 GBP = 176.595 KESCurrency-API rate · 2026-08-26

GBP to KES conversion table.

Common amounts both ways, at the 2026-08-26 Currency-API rate.

GBP to KES
GBPKES
1.00176.60
5.00882.98
10.001,765.95
25.004,414.89
50.008,829.77
100.0017,659.55
250.0044,148.87
500.0088,297.73
1,000.00176,595.46
5,000.00882,977.31
KES to GBP
KESGBP
1.000.0057
5.000.0283
10.000.0566
25.000.1416
50.000.2831
100.000.5663
250.001.4157
500.002.8313
1,000.005.6627
5,000.0028.3133

About the British Pound and the Kenyan Shilling.

British Pound

Code
GBP
Symbol
£
Decimals
2

Sterling is the oldest currency still in use, with a history stretching back over 1,200 years. The Bank of England, founded in 1694 and the issuer of its banknotes ever since, is the world's second oldest central bank. The name comes from a pound weight of silver.

More about the British Pound

Kenyan Shilling

Code
KES
Symbol
KSh
Decimals
2

Kenya's shilling dates from 1966, when the newly created Central Bank of Kenya replaced the East African shilling at par. The old regional currency, shared with Uganda and Tanzania, remained valid in Kenya until 1969 while the new notes spread through the country.

More about the Kenyan Shilling

This pair isn't on the ECB's reference list, so the rate comes from an open exchange-rate API with a USD base, refreshed twice a day. It's a reference number for checking and comparing. The rate your bank or card applies will differ.

Common questions.

How much is 1 GBP in KES?

1 GBP is 176.595 KES at the open Currency-API exchange rate from 2026-08-26.

How much is 100 GBP in KES?

100 GBP converts to 17,659.55 KES at the 2026-08-26 Currency-API rate.

Is this the rate my bank will use?

No. This is a public reference rate, meant for information. Banks and card networks add their own margin, so the rate you get will differ.

When does the GBP to KES rate update?

The open Currency-API feed updates daily, and this site refreshes its copy twice a day.

Related conversions.

GBP to KES, offline.

The app keeps the latest rates on your phone, so this pair works without signal.