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Send Money from Kenya to Uganda
M-Pesa Global (Safaricom) → MTN MoMo Uganda
Today's rate
Updated 3 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC
1 KES = 29.1800 UGX
How much are you sending?
KES
Enter an amount above to see fees and what your recipient gets
Rate updated: 3 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC · Indicative rate
KES send tiers - capped at KES 70,000
| Send amount (KES) | Fee (KES) | Receive ~ (UGX) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 100 | 0 | 2,918 |
| 101 – 500 | 7 | 14,590 |
| 501 – 1,000 | 13 | 29,180 |
| 1,001 – 1,500 | 23 | 43,770 |
| 1,501 – 2,500 | 33 | 72,950 |
| 2,501 – 3,500 | 53 | 102,130 |
| 3,501 – 5,000 | 57 | 145,900 |
| 5,001 – 7,500 | 78 | 218,850 |
| 7,501 – 10,000 | 90 | 291,800 |
| 10,001 – 15,000 | 100 | 437,700 |
| 15,001 – 20,000 | 105 | 583,600 |
| 20,001 – 35,000 | 108 | 1,021,300 |
| 35,001 – 50,000 | 108 | 1,459,000 |
| 50,001 – 70,000 | 110 | 2,042,600 |
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 ≈ 29.1800 UGX. Updated 3 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC.