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Send Money from Kenya to Rwanda
M-Pesa Global (Safaricom) → MTN MoMo Rwanda
Today's rate
Updated 19 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC
1 KES = 11.38 RWF
Why the Kenya–Rwanda route matters
Kenya–Rwanda links Nairobi's financial hub to Kigali via EAC trade and services — logistics, M-Pesa Global and a growing professional-services flow move between the two.
Both currencies vs the US dollar
KES official
1 USD = 129.33 KES
RWF official
1 USD = 1,471.99 RWF
KSh1,000 = FRw11,382
1 KES = 11 RWF · derived from the two USD legs
Interbank rate updated 19 Jul 00:00 UTC (less than 1h ago) · interbank mid-market
Why it costs more than the fee: KES and RWF both price through the US dollar — there is no deep direct KES/RWF market. So the route's true cost includes each currency's spread to USD: you can lose a little on BOTH conversions, not just on the visible transfer fee. Compare the USD-anchored rates above, not only the headline fee.
Rates & fees in this route
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KES
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Rate updated: 19 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC · Indicative rate
KES send tiers - capped at KES 70,000
| Send amount (KES) | Fee (KES) | Receive ~ (RWF) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 100 | 0 | 1,138 |
| 101 – 500 | 7 | 5,690 |
| 501 – 1,000 | 13 | 11,380 |
| 1,001 – 1,500 | 23 | 17,070 |
| 1,501 – 2,500 | 33 | 28,450 |
| 2,501 – 3,500 | 53 | 39,830 |
| 3,501 – 5,000 | 57 | 56,900 |
| 5,001 – 7,500 | 78 | 85,350 |
| 7,501 – 10,000 | 90 | 113,800 |
| 10,001 – 15,000 | 100 | 170,700 |
| 15,001 – 20,000 | 105 | 227,600 |
| 20,001 – 35,000 | 108 | 398,300 |
| 35,001 – 50,000 | 108 | 569,000 |
| 50,001 – 70,000 | 110 | 796,600 |
How to send from Kenya to Rwanda
- Dial
*840# or M-Pesa App → Globalor open the M-Pesa Global (Safaricom) app. - Select "International Transfer" and choose Rwanda.
- Enter the recipient's mobile money number with country code.
- Enter the amount in KES. The recipient receives RWF at the prevailing rate.
- Confirm with your PIN. Settlement is typically instant.
Key fact: Rwanda→Kenya was flagged by World Bank as one of the most expensive routes in Q4 2021. Sending from Kenya is more affordable via M-Pesa Global.
Free to receive: Receiving on MTN MoMo Rwanda is FREE — no charges to the recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send money from Kenya to Rwanda by mobile money?+
Fees mirror domestic Kenya M-Pesa send rates. Max KES 70,000 per transaction.
What is the M-Pesa Global limit for Kenya→Rwanda transfers?+
Per-transaction cap: KES 70,000. Higher daily or monthly limits may apply depending on KYC tier.
How long does it take to send money from Kenya to Rwanda via mobile money?+
Typically minutes — M-Pesa Global, TerraPay, or shared MTN MoMo network routing settle mobile-to-mobile in near real time.
Does the recipient pay any fees to receive money from Kenya via mobile money?+
No. Receiving on MTN MoMo Rwanda is free for the recipient.
What is the current KES/RWF exchange rate?+
Today: 1 KES ≈ 11.3800 RWF. Updated 19 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC.