Kenya Shilling Currency Converter

A simple KES currency converter for importers and exporters. Enter the amount, set the exchange rate (we default to indicative mid-market) and we convert both ways.

Calculator
Result
1,000.00 USD = 129,000.00 KES
You enter1,000.00 USD
Rate used1 USD = 129 KES
You get129,000.00 KES

Use the Central Bank of Kenya indicative rate or your bank rate. Settlement always uses the bank rate at the time of trade.

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Why a manual rate is honest

Live rates require an exchange-rate API that costs money and goes stale within minutes. A clear manual field is more transparent and lets you match your bank or M-Pesa rate exactly.

For accounting, Kenyan businesses generally use the Central Bank of Kenya mean rate on the transaction date.

Worked examples

USD 500 at 129
  • = KES 64,500

Frequently asked questions

Is this live?
No. We use the rate you enter. This is the safest approach for invoicing and accounting.
Which rate should I use?
For accounting, the CBK mean rate on the date of the transaction. For settlement, your bank or M-Pesa rate.
Does Veira handle multi-currency invoices?
Yes. Veira can invoice in foreign currency and book the KES equivalent automatically.
What about VAT on foreign-currency invoices?
KRA requires VAT to be reported in KES. Veira computes both on every invoice.
Can I save a custom currency pair?
In Veira yes. This public tool is intentionally simple.

Business reviews

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Jane M.
Verified business

Finally a tool that gets Kenyan tax rules right. Zero KRA rejections since using this.

5/10/2024
Noor A.
Verified business

Accurate and saves me hours every month. The breakdown is clear and my staff finally understand their deductions.

5/20/2024
Ahmed H.
Verified business

Exactly what I needed. Calculated costs before ordering and saved a fortune on import duties.

5/15/2024
David K.
Verified business

Very helpful. Only thing missing is export to CSV but overall excellent.

5/5/2024

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