Convert British Pound to Kenya Shilling
1 GBP = 171.40 KES
as of 26 Sept 2026, 19:59
The live GBP-to-KES rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
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GBP to KES rate history
- High
- 175.93
- Low
- 171.65
- Average
- 174.57
- Change
- -2.44%
Over the last 30 days, 1 GBP peaked at 175.93 KES on 28 Aug 2026 and dipped to 171.65 KES on 26 Sept 2026. Today it's 171.65 KES.
| Date | GBP → KES |
|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | 175.93 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 175.56 |
| 3 Sept 2026 | 174.79 |
| 6 Sept 2026 | 175.68 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | 175.34 |
| 12 Sept 2026 | 175.19 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | 174.76 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 174.29 |
| 21 Sept 2026 | 174.25 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | 171.99 |
| 26 Sept 2026 | 171.65 |
OnLink vs other GBP–KES providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → KES) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 171.55 | +0.45% |
| Wiselive | 172.32 | 0.00% |
| Instaremlive | 171.32 | +0.59% |
| HSBClive | 168.68 | +2.11% |
| Barclayslive | 167.76 | +2.65% |
| RBSlive | 167.60 | +2.74% |
| NatWestlive | 167.60 | +2.74% |
| Western Unionlive | 167.52 | +2.79% |
| Skrilllive | 164.17 | +4.73% |
Competitor rates are indicative, sourced from public data, and refreshed automatically. Your exact OnLink rate is confirmed in the app at the time of transfer. Mid-market reference: 172.32. Updated 26 Sept 2026.
GBP to KES conversion table
| GBP | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 GBP | Ksh 171.40 |
| 5 GBP | Ksh 856.99 |
| 10 GBP | Ksh 1,714 |
| 25 GBP | Ksh 4,285 |
| 50 GBP | Ksh 8,570 |
| 100 GBP | Ksh 17,140 |
| 250 GBP | Ksh 42,850 |
| 500 GBP | Ksh 85,699 |
| 1,000 GBP | Ksh 171,399 |
| 5,000 GBP | Ksh 856,994 |
| 10,000 GBP | Ksh 1,713,988 |
KES to GBP conversion table
| KES | GBP |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | £0.01 |
| 5 KES | £0.03 |
| 10 KES | £0.06 |
| 25 KES | £0.15 |
| 50 KES | £0.29 |
| 100 KES | £0.58 |
| 250 KES | £1.46 |
| 500 KES | £2.92 |
| 1,000 KES | £5.83 |
| 5,000 KES | £29.17 |
| 10,000 KES | £58.34 |
Sending British Pound to Kenya
Converting British Pound to Kenyan Shillings with OnLink gives you the real live rate — the same rate our exchange desk quotes in-app — instead of the padded rate most banks and money-transfer operators bury their margin in. The UK hosts one of the largest Kenyan diaspora communities, making GBP–KES one of Kenya’s busiest remittance corridors.
Because OnLink is built for the Kenyan market, funds convert straight into a KES balance the recipient can spend, save, or move to M-PESA — no waiting on a correspondent bank and no surprise deductions on arrival.
Payouts settle to a Kenyan Shilling balance or straight to M-PESA and PesaLink, so recipients typically have spendable KES within minutes, not days.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the GBP to KES exchange rate today?
- The live British Pound-to-Kenya Shilling rate is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically. It reflects OnLink’s real exchange rate, not an indicative bank rate.
- How long does a GBP to KES conversion take with OnLink?
- Most conversions into Kenyan Shillings are ready within minutes, and payouts to M-PESA or PesaLink clear in near real time once the exchange confirms.
- Is the GBP to KES rate on this page the rate I actually get?
- The rate shown is indicative and refreshes automatically from OnLink’s live pricing. Your exact rate is locked in the OnLink app at the moment you confirm the exchange.
- Why is OnLink’s GBP–KES rate better than my bank’s?
- Kenyan banks and bureaus typically add a 3–5% margin to the exchange rate. OnLink prices close to the mid-market rate and shows you the competitor comparison on this page so you can see the difference.