USD → 
KES Rate as of2026-05-17 USD to KES Converter.
1 USD = 132.5 KES as of 2026-05-17. An important East African remittance corridor — Kenya receives ~$4.2 billion in annual personal remittances, mostly from US (35%), Europe (25%), and Saudi Arabia/UAE. Used by Kenyan diaspora (especially in IT and healthcare segments in the US), tourism inflows, and tea/coffee export earnings. Distinguished by M-Pesa, the world's most successful mobile money platform, which handles the bulk of last-mile remittance distribution.
USD → KES Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇰🇪 KES |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | KES 132.50 |
| $10.00 | KES 1,325.00 |
| $100.00 | KES 13,250.00 |
| $500.00 | KES 66,250.00 |
| $1,000.00 | KES 132,500.00 |
| $5,000.00 | KES 662,500.00 |
| $10,000.00 | KES 1,325,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | KES 6,625,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | KES 13,250,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to KES conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Kenyan Shilling at today's rate of 1 USD = 132.5 KES. The reverse holds too: 1 KES = 0.0075 USD.
| 1 USD | 132.5 KES |
| 5 USD | 662.5 KES |
| 10 USD | 1,325 KES |
| 25 USD | 3,313 KES |
| 50 USD | 6,625 KES |
| 100 USD | 13,250 KES |
| 500 USD | 66,250 KES |
| 1,000 USD | 132,500 KES |
| 5,000 USD | 662,500 KES |
| 10,000 USD | 1,325,000 KES |
| 1 KES | 0.0075 USD |
| 5 KES | 0.0377 USD |
| 10 KES | 0.0755 USD |
| 25 KES | 0.1887 USD |
| 50 KES | 0.3774 USD |
| 100 KES | 0.7547 USD |
| 500 KES | 3.77 USD |
| 1,000 KES | 7.55 USD |
| 5,000 KES | 37.74 USD |
| 10,000 KES | 75.47 USD |
Why people convert USD to KES.
The USD/KES corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Kenyan Shilling side, demand comes from East African remittances, M-Pesa flows, and tea/coffee exports. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/KES is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 3.1% against the Kenyan Shilling, and over five years it has strengthened about 22.7% (from 108 to 132.5). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Kenyan Shilling you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → KES rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
