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Sunday, 28 June 2026
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Capital: Kisumu
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,300,000
Area: 2,085.90 km²
State Code: KE-19

💰 Kenyan Shilling (KES) — Kisumu County, Kenya Currency & Exchange Rates


The official currency of Kisumu County, Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling (KES), represented by the symbol Sh. This page provides live KES exchange rates for Kisumu County against the world's most actively traded currencies — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY — refreshed regularly for reliable forex reference. Whether you are a logistics planner, cross-border trade specialist or finance professional operating in Kenya, accurate KES conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the KES exchange rate for international trade with Kisumu County • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Kenya operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in Africa markets.

Kisumu County is a state in Kenya, located in Africa. All financial transactions, government revenues, retail purchases and business dealings within Kisumu County are conducted using the Kenyan Shilling (KES) — the same national monetary unit used across all states and regions of Kenya. For the complete country-level currency data, visit the Kenya Currency page.

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💰 Kenyan Shilling Currency Profile — Kisumu County, Kenya

Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official legal tender of Kenya, used across all states including Kisumu County. Identified by the currency symbol Sh and the ISO 4217 code KES, this currency underpins all financial transactions, government revenues and business dealings in Kisumu County. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Kisumu County, Kenya.

Currency Name Kenyan Shilling
ISO 4217 Code KES
Currency Symbol Sh
State Kisumu County
Country Kenya
Continent Africa

📊 KES Exchange Rates — Kisumu County, Kenya

Live KES exchange rates for Kisumu County — showing exactly how much 1 Sh Kenyan Shilling is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 KES). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current KES conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Kisumu County, Kenya.

⏰ Updated hourly • Jun 27, 2026 11:30 PM UTC

Currency Code 1 KES = Inverse Rate
United States DollarUSD0.00771 = 129.3000 KES
EuroEUR0.00681 = 147.2662 KES
Japanese YenJPY1.25101 = 0.7994 KES
British Pound SterlingGBP0.00591 = 170.6890 KES
Chinese YuanCNY0.05261 = 19.0197 KES
Australian DollarAUD0.01121 = 89.1524 KES
Canadian DollarCAD0.01101 = 91.0916 KES
Swiss FrancCHF0.00631 = 159.7164 KES
Mexican PesoMXN0.13541 = 7.3868 KES
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💱 Kenyan Shilling VS Major World Currencies — Kisumu County

Compare the Kenyan Shilling (KES) — the currency used in Kisumu County, Kenya — against the five most traded currencies in global forex markets: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP) and Chinese Yuan (CNY). This KES vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 Sh buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Kisumu County imports and exports, benchmarking KES strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Kenya.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jun 27, 2026 11:30 PM UTC

Symbol Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
$🇺🇸 USD
United States Dollar
Sh 1 = $ 0.0077$ 1 = Sh 129.3000
€🇪🇺 EUR
Euro
Sh 1 = € 0.0068€ 1 = Sh 147.2662
¥🇯🇵 JPY
Japanese Yen
Sh 1 = ¥ 1.2510¥ 1 = Sh 0.7994
£🇬🇧 GBP
British Pound Sterling
Sh 1 = £ 0.0059£ 1 = Sh 170.6890
¥🇨🇳 CNY
Chinese Yuan
Sh 1 = ¥ 0.0526¥ 1 = Sh 19.0197

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🌎 Regional Currencies in Africa — Kisumu County Currency

See how the Kenyan Shilling (KES) — used in Kisumu County, Kenya — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across Africa. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Kenya's currency strength relative to its continental neighbours. Each row shows both the direct and inverse conversion rate so you can instantly calculate costs in either direction.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jun 27, 2026 11:30 PM UTC

Country Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
NigeriaNGN
Nigerian naira
Sh 1 = ₦ 10.6429₦ 1 = Sh 0.0940
EthiopiaETB
Ethiopian birr
Sh 1 = Br 1.2480Br 1 = Sh 0.8013
EgyptEGP
Egyptian pound
Sh 1 = E£ 0.3831E£ 1 = Sh 2.6105
Democratic Republic Of The CongoCDF
Congolese franc
Sh 1 = Fr 17.5367Fr 1 = Sh 0.0570
TanzaniaTZS
Tanzanian shilling
Sh 1 = Sh 20.3403Sh 1 = Sh 0.0492
South AfricaZAR
South African rand
Sh 1 = R 0.1314R 1 = Sh 7.6114
SudanSDG
Sudanese pound
Sh 1 = ج.س. 4.6404ج.س. 1 = Sh 0.2155
UgandaUGX
Ugandan shilling
Sh 1 = Sh 28.4123Sh 1 = Sh 0.0352

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Kisumu County Currency — KES Exchange Rate Guide for Business & Travel

💰 Currency Used in Kisumu County

Every financial transaction in Kisumu County, Kenya uses the Kenyan Shilling (KES) with the symbol Sh. Whether you are a supply chain professional, logistics operator or cross-border trade specialist, the KES rate directly impacts your cost calculations, invoice amounts and profit margins for any business activity in Kisumu County. See the full currency profile and KES exchange rates table above.

📈 Forex & Market Intelligence

The KES exchange rate against major global currencies like USD, EUR and GBP directly affects import/export pricing, investment returns and revenue projections for operations in Kisumu County, Kenya. Monitoring these rates supports strategic decision-making, competitive pricing and financial risk management. Track live rates in the KES exchange rates table.

✈️ Travel & Currency Planning

Visitors travelling to Kisumu County should convert to KES (Sh) before arrival. Understanding the current exchange rate helps estimate daily budgets, accommodation costs, local transport and shopping expenses — ensuring a well-planned, cost-controlled trip to Kisumu County. Check KES vs major currencies for travel conversion rates.

🌎 Regional Monetary System

As a state within Kenya in Africa, Kisumu County uses the same national currency as every other state and region across the country. For the full country-level currency profile, broader forex data and all converter tools, visit the Kenya Currency page.

📋 Cross-Border Commerce in Kisumu County

Businesses engaged in international trade with Kisumu County rely on accurate KES conversion rates for contract pricing, payment settlements and cash flow forecasting. Importers from Kenya and exporters supplying Kisumu County's markets both benefit from tracking real-time KES movements against USD, EUR and regional currencies. View Africa regional currency rates for cross-border context.

💳 Investment & Financial Planning

Investors and financial planners targeting Kisumu County need reliable KES exchange rate data for portfolio valuation, FDI analysis and remittance planning. The KES rate against JPY, GBP and CNY also matters for businesses with multi-currency exposure across Africa markets. See KES vs major world currencies for full comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Kisumu County Currency & KES Exchange Rates

What is the official currency of Kisumu County?

The official currency of Kisumu County, Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling with ISO code KES and symbol Sh. This is the national monetary unit of Kenya and is accepted across all states including Kisumu County.


What is the KES exchange rate against the US Dollar?

The KES to USD exchange rate is shown in the exchange rates table above and updated regularly. Use our dedicated KES to USD converter for the most accurate rate for financial transactions, cross-border payments and international business operations related to Kisumu County.


Which currencies can I convert KES into?

You can convert KES into all major world currencies including USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY. This page shows live exchange rates for Kisumu County's currency against all five of these globally traded currencies — see the KES vs major currencies card and the full exchange rates table — making it useful for forex trading, international procurement, remittance transfers and travel budgeting.


Is the currency in Kisumu County the same as in the rest of Kenya?

Yes. Kisumu County uses the same national currency — Kenyan Shilling (KES) — as all other states and territories of Kenya. There is no separate regional or local currency in Kisumu County.


How does the KES rate affect business in Kisumu County?

The KES exchange rate directly influences import/export costs, supplier payment amounts, retail pricing and investment valuations for businesses in Kisumu County. A stronger KES makes imports cheaper but can reduce export competitiveness, while a weaker KES boosts exports but raises import and raw material costs. Monitoring the KES rate is a core part of location intelligence and market research for Kenya.