Convert Kenya Shilling to British Pound
1 KES = 0.005824 GBP
as of 26 Sept 2026, 19:59
The live KES-to-GBP rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
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KES to GBP rate history
- High
- 0.005826
- Low
- 0.005684
- Average
- 0.005729
- Change
- +2.50%
Over the last 30 days, 1 KES peaked at 0.005826 GBP on 26 Sept 2026 and dipped to 0.005684 GBP on 28 Aug 2026. Today it's 0.005826 GBP.
| Date | KES → GBP |
|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | 0.005684 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 0.005696 |
| 3 Sept 2026 | 0.005721 |
| 6 Sept 2026 | 0.005692 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | 0.005703 |
| 12 Sept 2026 | 0.005708 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | 0.005722 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 0.005737 |
| 21 Sept 2026 | 0.005739 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | 0.005814 |
| 26 Sept 2026 | 0.005826 |
OnLink vs other KES–GBP providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → GBP) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 0.005800 | -0.45% |
| Forex bureaus (typical)indicative | 0.005600 | +3.00% |
| Mobile money (typical)indicative | 0.005600 | +3.50% |
| Kenyan banks (typical)indicative | 0.005600 | +4.00% |
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: 0.005800. Updated 26 Sept 2026.
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 | £2.91 |
| 1,000 KES | £5.82 |
| 5,000 KES | £29.12 |
| 10,000 KES | £58.24 |
GBP to KES conversion table
| GBP | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 GBP | Ksh 171.69 |
| 5 GBP | Ksh 858.46 |
| 10 GBP | Ksh 1,717 |
| 25 GBP | Ksh 4,292 |
| 50 GBP | Ksh 8,585 |
| 100 GBP | Ksh 17,169 |
| 250 GBP | Ksh 42,923 |
| 500 GBP | Ksh 85,846 |
| 1,000 GBP | Ksh 171,692 |
| 5,000 GBP | Ksh 858,459 |
| 10,000 GBP | Ksh 1,716,918 |
Converting Kenyan Shillings to British Pound
Converting Kenyan Shillings to British Pound with OnLink uses the live mid-market-anchored rate rather than a marked-up tourist rate. The UK hosts one of the largest Kenyan diaspora communities, making GBP–KES one of Kenya’s busiest remittance corridors.
Because OnLink holds real multi-currency balances, your Kenyan Shillings convert into British Pound you can hold, spend, or send onward — settled from the same live rate you see on this page.
Fund the conversion instantly from your M-PESA or bank-linked KES balance; your British Pound is available in your OnLink currency account as soon as the exchange confirms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the KES to GBP exchange rate today?
- The live Kenya Shilling-to-British Pound 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 KES to GBP conversion take with OnLink?
- Conversions from Kenyan Shillings to British Pound confirm within minutes on OnLink, subject to standard verification checks.
- Is the KES to GBP 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 KES–GBP 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.