1 US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling today

$1 = KSh129.45 KES

At the indicative interbank rate of 1 USD = 129.45 KES, live, June 2026. Updated 2026-06-15.

LiveUpdated 2026-06-15

$1 USD converts to about KSh129.45 KES at today's mid-market rate. That is a small amount to send to Kenya — enough for a minor bill, or a quick check before a larger transfer. The shilling is relatively steady, anchored by the Central Bank of Kenya and supported by diaspora remittances, tea and tourism. The other way round, KSh1 KES buys about $0.007725 USD today.

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1 USD = 129.45 KES · Updated 2026-06-15 18:00

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Common USD → KES amounts

USD	KES
$5	KSh647.25
$10	KSh1,294.50
$20	KSh2,589.00
$50	KSh6,472.50
$100	KSh12,945.00
$500	KSh64,725.00
$1,000	KSh129,450.00
$5,000	KSh647,250.00

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FAQ

How much is 1 USD in KES today?

$1 USD = KSh129.45 KES at today's indicative mid-market rate (1 USD = 129.45 KES), updated 2026-06-15. A small figure, handy for a quick valuation or price check.

Is 1 USD enough to send to Kenya?

1 USD is KSh129.45 KES in Kenya — a small amount to send; any flat fee weighs heavily at this size.

How much will arrive to Kenya?

A little under KSh129.45 KES after the provider's margin — though on a small amount the flat fee matters more than the rate.

How is 1 USD to KES calculated?

We take the live mid-market rate — 1 USD = 129.45 KES — and multiply by 1: 1 × 129.45 = 129.45 KES. The rate refreshes daily, so the result moves with the market.

The converted amount shown (KSh129.45 KES) is calculated at the indicative mid-market interbank rate, updated daily. Transfer services add a 1%-4% spread on top. This is not a transfer quote.