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Send Money from Tanzania to Kenya
M-Pesa Tanzania (Vodacom) → M-Pesa Kenya (Safaricom)
Today's rate
Updated 19 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC
1 KES = 20.33 TZS
Why the Tanzania–Kenya route matters
Kenya–Tanzania is the East African Community's core route: the Mombasa–Dar es Salaam logistics axis, heavy informal cross-border trade and constant M-Pesa transfers make it the region's most-moved bilateral pair.
Both currencies vs the US dollar
TZS official
1 USD = 2,629.09 TZS
KES official
1 USD = 129.33 KES
TSh10,000 = KSh492
1 KES = 20 TZS · 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: TZS and KES both price through the US dollar — there is no deep direct TZS/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, 00:00 UTC · Indicative rate
How to send from Tanzania to Kenya
- Dial
*150*00# → Send Money → Internationalor open the M-Pesa Tanzania (Vodacom) app. - Select "International Transfer" and choose Kenya.
- Enter the recipient's mobile money number with country code.
- Enter the amount in TZS. The recipient receives KES at the prevailing rate.
- Confirm with your PIN. Settlement is typically instant.
Key fact: Vodacom Tanzania M-Pesa and Safaricom Kenya M-Pesa are on the same platform — transfers settle in minutes.
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 Tanzania to Kenya by mobile money?+
Tanzania M-Pesa charges domestic send money rates for EAC transfers. Recipient receives KES — no charge to receive.
What is the M-Pesa Global limit for Tanzania→Kenya transfers?+
Per-transaction cap: TZS equivalent of daily limit. Higher daily or monthly limits may apply depending on KYC tier.
How long does it take to send money from Tanzania 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 Tanzania via mobile money?+
No. Receiving on M-Pesa Kenya (Safaricom) is free for the recipient.
What is the current TZS/KES exchange rate?+
Today: 1 TZS ≈ 0.0492 KES. Updated 19 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC.