US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
Dollar to Kenyan Shilling is the corridor of choice for the Kenyan diaspora in the US — supporting family, tuition, and Mpesa-linked transfers home.
Use this live rate to plan a transfer, check a quote, or just see what your money is worth across borders today. Curnance refreshes the USD/KES rate throughout the day so the number you see is the same one global markets see.
Convert KES to USD
1 KES = 0.01 USD
About this rate
The USD/KES rate above is the mid-market rate — the midpoint between buying and selling on global currency markets. It is the reference point you see on Google, Reuters, and Bloomberg, with no Curnance margin baked in.
Curnance refreshes rates throughout the day. When you send money via the Curnance app, the final rate at confirmation may differ slightly to reflect live market movement and a small spread — and you always see the exact rate, fee, and recipient amount before you commit.
Send money from United States to Kenya
Curnance handles the FX, the routing, and the settlement. Recipients usually see funds in their bank account within minutes.
USD to KES — common questions
- What is 1 US Dollar to Kenyan Shilling today? +
- Live USD to KES rates load on this page when they are available. If you cannot see a rate, please refresh the page in a moment.
- How do I convert US Dollars to Kenyan Shillings? +
- Use the calculator on this page to see the conversion at any amount. To send money, download the Curnance app, fund your wallet in USD, and send to a recipient in Kenya. Funds typically arrive in their bank account within minutes.
- Where does Curnance get the USD/KES rate? +
- We pull live rates directly from currency markets and refresh them regularly. The rate displayed above is the mid-market rate — what you would see on Google or Reuters — without hidden margin baked in.
- Will the send rate match the rate shown here? +
- The mid-market rate is the indicative reference. The rate you confirm at send time may differ slightly to reflect live market movement and a small spread. Final rate, fees, and arrival time are confirmed in the Curnance app before you commit.
- Can I convert Kenyan Shilling back to US Dollar? +
- Yes. 1 KES is currently 0.01 USD. View the full breakdown on our KES to USD page.
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