Quick answer: The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) publishes daily indicative exchange rates — interbank averages, not the retail rate you get at a bank or bureau. The table below shows live mid-market reference rates from the AfroTools FX feed so you can benchmark any quote. For the official figures, use CBK’s forex page.
Kenya shilling rates now
| Currency | Code | KES per unit |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | USD | — |
| Euro | EUR | — |
| British Pound | GBP | — |
| UAE Dirham | AED | — |
| Indian Rupee | INR | — |
| Chinese Yuan | CNY | — |
| South African Rand | ZAR | — |
| Ugandan Shilling (per 100) | UGX | — |
| Tanzanian Shilling (per 100) | TZS | — |
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These are mid-market reference rates from the AfroTools live FX feed — not official CBK indicative rates and not a retail quote. Banks, bureaus and transfer services apply their own spreads.
CBK indicative rates vs the rate you actually get
- CBK indicative rate — the average of commercial banks’ buying and selling rates, published each business day. It is a benchmark, not an offer.
- Mid-market rate — the midpoint between global buy and sell prices (what this page shows). Usually very close to the CBK indicative level.
- Retail rate — what your bank, forex bureau or app actually gives you: mid-market minus their spread. Comparing that quote against the mid-market rate reveals the true cost of your exchange or transfer.
Related AfroTools pages
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Policy rates for African central banks, including CBK’s benchmark rate.
Open AfroRates →CBK exchange rates FAQ
What are CBK exchange rates?
Daily indicative foreign exchange rates published by the Central Bank of Kenya — the average of buying and selling rates quoted by commercial banks. They are reference rates; retail quotes differ by each provider’s margin.
Where do I find the official CBK rates?
On the Central Bank of Kenya website at centralbank.go.ke under Forex Exchange Rates. This AfroTools page shows live mid-market reference rates for quick comparison, not the official CBK figures.
Why is my bank’s rate different?
Retail providers add a spread to the interbank rate to cover costs and profit. The KES you receive is usually a few percent below the indicative rate — compare quotes against the mid-market rate to see the real cost.
How often does this page update?
The AfroTools FX feed refreshes multiple times per hour from live market data; the timestamp under the table shows when the displayed rates were captured.
Disclaimer: AfroTools is not affiliated with the Central Bank of Kenya. Rates shown are informational mid-market references, not offers to trade and not official CBK figures. Confirm official rates at centralbank.go.ke before relying on them for contracts or filings.