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Send Money from Kenya to Uganda
M-Pesa Global (Safaricom) → MTN MoMo Uganda
Today's rate
Updated 5 Sept 2026, 15:00 UTC
1 KES = 29.06 UGX
Why the Kenya–Uganda route matters
Kenya–Uganda runs on the Northern Corridor from Mombasa port to Kampala — fuel, transit cargo and dense cross-border mobile-money traffic underpin the shilling route for landlocked Uganda.
Both currencies vs the US dollar
KES official
1 USD = 129.39 KES
UGX official
1 USD = 3,716.89 UGX
KSh1,000 = USh28,726
1 KES = 29 UGX · derived from the two USD legs
Interbank rate updated 5 Sept 15:00 UTC (less than 1h ago) · interbank mid-market
Why it costs more than the fee: KES and UGX both price through the US dollar — there is no deep direct KES/UGX 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: 5 Sept 2026, 15:00 UTC · Indicative rate
KES send tiers - capped at KES 70,000
| Send amount (KES) | Fee (KES) | Receive ~ (UGX) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 100 | 0 | 2,906 |
| 101 – 500 | 7 | 14,530 |
| 501 – 1,000 | 13 | 29,060 |
| 1,001 – 1,500 | 23 | 43,590 |
| 1,501 – 2,500 | 33 | 72,650 |
| 2,501 – 3,500 | 53 | 101,710 |
| 3,501 – 5,000 | 57 | 145,300 |
| 5,001 – 7,500 | 78 | 217,950 |
| 7,501 – 10,000 | 90 | 290,600 |
| 10,001 – 15,000 | 100 | 435,900 |
| 15,001 – 20,000 | 105 | 581,200 |
| 20,001 – 35,000 | 108 | 1,017,100 |
| 35,001 – 50,000 | 108 | 1,453,000 |
| 50,001 – 70,000 | 110 | 2,034,200 |
How to send from Kenya to Uganda
- Dial
*840# or M-Pesa App → Globalor open the M-Pesa Global (Safaricom) app. - Select "International Transfer" and choose Uganda.
- Enter the recipient's mobile money number with country code.
- Enter the amount in KES. The recipient receives UGX at the prevailing rate.
- Confirm with your PIN. Settlement is typically instant.
Key fact: M-Pesa Global sends directly to MTN MoMo Uganda wallets — recipient gets UGX at live exchange rate.
Free to receive: Receiving on MTN MoMo Uganda is FREE — no charges to the recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send money from Kenya to Uganda by mobile money?+
Fees mirror domestic Kenya M-Pesa send rates. Max KES 70,000 per cross-border transaction.
What is the M-Pesa Global limit for Kenya→Uganda 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 Uganda 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 Uganda is free for the recipient.
What is the current KES/UGX exchange rate?+
Today: 1 KES ≈ 29.0600 UGX. Updated 5 Sept 2026, 15:00 UTC.