US Dollar to
Kenyan Shilling.
1 USD=
129.421 KES
Currency-API rate · 2026-08-26 · 1 KES = 0.00772675 USD
USD to KES conversion table.
Common amounts both ways, at the 2026-08-26 Currency-API rate.
USD to KES| USD | KES |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 129.42 |
| 5.00 | 647.10 |
| 10.00 | 1,294.21 |
| 25.00 | 3,235.51 |
| 50.00 | 6,471.03 |
| 100.00 | 12,942.05 |
| 250.00 | 32,355.13 |
| 500.00 | 64,710.26 |
| 1,000.00 | 129,420.51 |
| 5,000.00 | 647,102.55 |
KES to USD| KES | USD |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 0.0077 |
| 5.00 | 0.0386 |
| 10.00 | 0.0773 |
| 25.00 | 0.1932 |
| 50.00 | 0.3863 |
| 100.00 | 0.7727 |
| 250.00 | 1.9317 |
| 500.00 | 3.8634 |
| 1,000.00 | 7.7268 |
| 5,000.00 | 38.6338 |
About the US Dollar and the Kenyan Shilling.
US Dollar
- Code
- USD
- Symbol
- $
- Decimals
- 2
Congress created the dollar with the Coinage Act of 1792, the law that also established the US Mint. Today's bills are Federal Reserve Notes, issued through the central bank created in 1913. Federal paper money itself dates to 1861, first printed to help fund the Civil War.
More about the US DollarKenyan 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 ShillingThis 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 USD in KES?
1 USD is 129.421 KES at the open Currency-API exchange rate from 2026-08-26.
How much is 100 USD in KES?
100 USD converts to 12,942.05 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 USD to KES rate update?
The open Currency-API feed updates daily, and this site refreshes its copy twice a day.
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USD to KES, offline.
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