Convert Kenya Shilling to Ugandan Shilling
1 KES = 28.9900 UGX
as of 26 Sept 2026, 19:58
The live KES-to-UGX rate on OnLink, updated automatically.
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KES to UGX rate history
- High
- 30.3989
- Low
- 28.9441
- Average
- 29.5207
- Change
- +4.39%
Over the last 30 days, 1 KES peaked at 30.3989 UGX on 23 Sept 2026 and dipped to 28.9441 UGX on 28 Aug 2026. Today it's 30.2145 UGX.
| Date | KES → UGX |
|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | 28.9441 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 28.9705 |
| 3 Sept 2026 | 29.2331 |
| 6 Sept 2026 | 29.0737 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | 29.2720 |
| 12 Sept 2026 | 29.2939 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | 30.0347 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 29.6266 |
| 21 Sept 2026 | 29.6444 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | 30.1237 |
| 26 Sept 2026 | 30.2145 |
OnLink vs other KES–UGX providers
| Provider | Rate (1 unit → UGX) | Markup |
|---|---|---|
| OnLinkYou | 29.4400 | +2.93% |
| Forex bureaus (typical)indicative | 29.4203 | +3.00% |
| Mobile money (typical)indicative | 29.2686 | +3.50% |
| Kenyan banks (typical)indicative | 29.1170 | +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: 30.3302. Updated 26 Sept 2026.
KES to UGX conversion table
| KES | UGX |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | USh 28.99 |
| 5 KES | USh 144.95 |
| 10 KES | USh 289.90 |
| 25 KES | USh 724.75 |
| 50 KES | USh 1,450 |
| 100 KES | USh 2,899 |
| 250 KES | USh 7,248 |
| 500 KES | USh 14,495 |
| 1,000 KES | USh 28,990 |
| 5,000 KES | USh 144,950 |
| 10,000 KES | USh 289,900 |
UGX to KES conversion table
| UGX | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 UGX | Ksh 0.03 |
| 5 UGX | Ksh 0.17 |
| 10 UGX | Ksh 0.34 |
| 25 UGX | Ksh 0.86 |
| 50 UGX | Ksh 1.72 |
| 100 UGX | Ksh 3.45 |
| 250 UGX | Ksh 8.62 |
| 500 UGX | Ksh 17.25 |
| 1,000 UGX | Ksh 34.49 |
| 5,000 UGX | Ksh 172.47 |
| 10,000 UGX | Ksh 344.95 |
Converting Kenyan Shillings to Ugandan Shilling
Converting Kenyan Shillings to Ugandan Shilling with OnLink uses the live mid-market-anchored rate rather than a marked-up tourist rate. KES–UGX links Kenya and Uganda, two of the deepest-integrated economies in the East African Community.
Because OnLink holds real multi-currency balances, your Kenyan Shillings convert into Ugandan Shilling 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 Ugandan Shilling is available in your OnLink currency account as soon as the exchange confirms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the KES to UGX exchange rate today?
- The live Kenya Shilling-to-Ugandan 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 KES to UGX conversion take with OnLink?
- Conversions from Kenyan Shillings to Ugandan Shilling confirm within minutes on OnLink, subject to standard verification checks.
- Is the KES to UGX 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–UGX 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.