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Forex

The exchange rate published by the Central Bank of Kenya is meant to help those exchanging currencies gauge the value of the shilling on any given day.

The exchange rate is calculated as the weighted average rate of the registered spot trades in the interbank foreign exchange market during the trading session within the trading platforms.

The Central Bank does not set the exchange rate; it is market determined based on supply and demand of foreign exchange. Individual forex bureaus and commercial banks set their own rates, which are held to reasonable levels of variance and margins due to competition in the market.

Typically, consumers looking to exchange smaller amounts will find more favourable rates at forex bureaus, while those looking to exchange larger amounts through foreign accounts will find better rates at commercial banks.



Foreign Exchange Bureau Rates



CBK Indicative Rates







Historical Rates
CBK Indicative Rates Currency Converter
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Key New CBK Indicative Exchange Rates
US DOLLAR 129.8010
STG POUND 174.0826
EURO 149.7255
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Posted On: 22-04-2025
Key Rates
Central Bank Rate 10.00% 08/04/2025
Inter-Bank Rate 9.83% 17/04/2025
CBK Discount Window 10.75% 08/04/2025
91-Day T-Bill 8.501% 14/04/2025
REPO 10.73% 06/03/2025
Inflation Rate 3.5% February,2025
Lending Rate 16.41% February,2025
Savings Rate 4.02% February,2025
Deposit Rate 9.76% February,2025
KBRR 8.9% 27/06/2016