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Send Money from Rwanda to Kenya
MTN MoMo Rwanda → M-Pesa Kenya (Safaricom)
Today's rate
Updated 19 Jul 2026, 03:00 UTC
1 KES = 11.38 RWF
Why the Rwanda–Kenya 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
RWF official
1 USD = 1,471.75 RWF
KES official
1 USD = 129.32 KES
FRw10,000 = KSh879
1 KES = 11 RWF · derived from the two USD legs
Interbank rate updated 19 Jul 03:00 UTC (less than 1h ago) · interbank mid-market
Why it costs more than the fee: RWF and KES both price through the US dollar — there is no deep direct RWF/KES 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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Rate updated: 19 Jul 2026, 03:00 UTC · Indicative rate
How to send from Rwanda to Kenya
- Dial
*830#or open the MTN MoMo Rwanda app. - Select "International Transfer" and choose Kenya.
- Enter the recipient's mobile money number with country code.
- Enter the amount in RWF. The recipient receives KES at the prevailing rate.
- Confirm with your PIN. Settlement is typically instant.
Key fact: Rwanda→Kenya was among the most expensive EAC routes pre-2022. MTN MoMo direct at domestic rates is now significantly cheaper than bank transfers.
Free to receive: Receiving on M-Pesa Kenya (Safaricom) is FREE — no charges to the recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send money from Rwanda to Kenya by mobile money?+
MTN MoMo Rwanda applies domestic send fees. Dial *830# to send to M-Pesa Kenya.
What is the M-Pesa Global limit for Rwanda→Kenya transfers?+
Per-transaction cap: RWF daily limit. Higher daily or monthly limits may apply depending on KYC tier.
How long does it take to send money from Rwanda to Kenya 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 Rwanda via mobile money?+
No. Receiving on M-Pesa Kenya (Safaricom) is free for the recipient.
What is the current RWF/KES exchange rate?+
Today: 1 RWF ≈ 0.0879 KES. Updated 19 Jul 2026, 03:00 UTC.