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USD to KES Converter

Convert USD to KES with real-time exchange rates, trends, and local purchasing power insights.

1 USD = 129.2497 KES

Last updated: Nov 5, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC

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129.2497

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Local Purchasing Power

KSh12.92 ≈

  • 0.3 rides of matatu ticket in Nairobi 🚌

30-Day Trend

USD to KES is 0.131% weaker than 30 days ago

7-Day Trend

Exchange rate movement over the past week

Understanding USD to KES Exchange Rates

The United States Dollar (USD) and Kenyan Shilling (KES) exchange rate is influenced by various economic factors including central bank monetary policy, interest rate differentials, economic growth, trade balances, political stability, and global market sentiment. Exchange rates fluctuate continuously in response to these dynamic factors.