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Send Money from Uganda to Kenya
MTN MoMo Uganda → M-Pesa Kenya (Safaricom)
Today's rate
Updated 19 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC
1 KES = 28.57 UGX
Why the Uganda–Kenya 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
UGX official
1 USD = 3,669.52 UGX
KES official
1 USD = 129.33 KES
USh10,000 = KSh352
1 KES = 28 UGX · 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: UGX and KES both price through the US dollar — there is no deep direct UGX/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 Uganda to Kenya
- Dial
*165#or open the MTN MoMo Uganda app. - Select "International Transfer" and choose Kenya.
- Enter the recipient's mobile money number with country code.
- Enter the amount in UGX. The recipient receives KES at the prevailing rate.
- Confirm with your PIN. Settlement is typically instant.
Key fact: Uganda to Kenya is one of the most active EAC routes. MTN MoMo Uganda connects directly to M-Pesa Kenya via *165#.
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 Uganda to Kenya by mobile money?+
MTN MoMo Uganda applies domestic send fees. Dial *165# to send to M-Pesa Kenya. Recipient gets KES — no charge to receive.
What is the M-Pesa Global limit for Uganda→Kenya transfers?+
Per-transaction cap: UGX daily limit. Higher daily or monthly limits may apply depending on KYC tier.
How long does it take to send money from Uganda 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 Uganda via mobile money?+
No. Receiving on M-Pesa Kenya (Safaricom) is free for the recipient.
What is the current UGX/KES exchange rate?+
Today: 1 UGX ≈ 0.0350 KES. Updated 19 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC.