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Current Date And Time In Ukunda, Kenya

Sunday, 26 July 2026
17:20:16 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 77,686

💰 Kenyan Shilling (KES) — Ukunda, Kwale County Currency & Exchange Rates


The official currency of Ukunda, Kwale County, Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling (KES), represented by the symbol Sh. This page provides live KES exchange rates for Ukunda 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 Ukunda, 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 Ukunda • 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.

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

Quick Links: Ukunda Overview | Ukunda Map | Nearby Cities | Travel Info | Kwale County Currency | Converter Tool | Strength Ranking | Gold & Silver Rates

💰 Kenyan Shilling Currency Profile — Ukunda, Kwale County

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

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

🔁 Live KES Currency Converter — Ukunda

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⏰ Rates as of Jul 26, 2026 8:30 AM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Ukunda, Kwale County (in KES)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Ukunda, converted to Kenyan Shilling (KES) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Jul 26, 2026 8:30 AM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold) Sh 16,894.39 Sh 168,943.93 Sh 197,052.88
22K (916, Jewellery Standard) Sh 15,475.26 Sh 154,752.64 Sh 180,500.44
18K (750) Sh 12,670.79 Sh 126,707.95 Sh 147,789.66
🥈 Silver (999 Fine) Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Kilogram
Fine Silver Sh 242.24 Sh 2,422.43 Sh 242,243.25

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to KES. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Ukunda typically differ due to making/wastage charges, import duty, GST/VAT and dealer premiums — always confirm with a local jeweller or bullion dealer before any transaction.

📊 KES Exchange Rates — Ukunda, Kwale County

Live KES exchange rates for Ukunda — 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 Ukunda, Kwale County.

⏰ Updated hourly • Jul 26, 2026 8:30 AM UTC

Currency Code 1 KES = Inverse Rate
United States DollarUSD0.00771 = 129.5399 KES
EuroEUR0.00681 = 147.3388 KES
Japanese YenJPY1.26501 = 0.7905 KES
British Pound SterlingGBP0.00581 = 172.5407 KES
Chinese YuanCNY0.05231 = 19.1282 KES
Australian DollarAUD0.01111 = 90.4189 KES
Canadian DollarCAD0.01091 = 91.8560 KES
Swiss FrancCHF0.00631 = 158.2507 KES
Mexican PesoMXN0.13501 = 7.4088 KES
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💱 Kenyan Shilling VS Major World Currencies — Ukunda

Compare the Kenyan Shilling (KES) — the currency used in Ukunda, Kwale County — 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 Ukunda imports and exports, benchmarking KES strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Kenya.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 26, 2026 8:30 AM UTC

Symbol Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
$🇺🇸 USD
United States Dollar
Sh 1 = $ 0.0077$ 1 = Sh 129.5399
🇪🇺 EUR
Euro
Sh 1 = € 0.0068€ 1 = Sh 147.3388
¥🇯🇵 JPY
Japanese Yen
Sh 1 = ¥ 1.2650¥ 1 = Sh 0.7905
£🇬🇧 GBP
British Pound Sterling
Sh 1 = £ 0.0058£ 1 = Sh 172.5407
¥🇨🇳 CNY
Chinese Yuan
Sh 1 = ¥ 0.0523¥ 1 = Sh 19.1282

💡 Need more conversions? Use our Currency Converter Tool for hourly-updated rates, historical data and calculations for 100+ currencies.

🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — KES

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Kenyan Shilling (KES) — the currency used in Ukunda, Kwale County — currently ranks #109 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 33% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Africa, KES ranks #22 of 44 currencies tracked on this site for that continent.

ℹ️ This ranks currencies by face value per unit against the US Dollar — the same measure used in "world's strongest currencies" lists. It reflects historical denomination, not economic size, purchasing power or GDP.

📏 How this number is worked out: KES currently trades at 129.5399 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 108 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than KES), and 53 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places KES at rank #109 = 1 + 108 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How KES Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

The currencies ranked immediately above and below KES by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.

Rank Currency Value per US Dollar
#107 BDT — Bangladeshi Taka 123.3886 per $1
#108 ISK — Icelandic Króna 125.6646 per $1
#109 KES — Kenyan Shilling ⬤ (this page) 129.5399 per $1
#110 SSP — South Sudanese Pound 130.2600 per $1
#111 HTG — Haitian Gourde 130.7878 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in Africa — Ukunda Currency

See how the Kenyan Shilling (KES) — used in Ukunda, 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 • Jul 26, 2026 8:30 AM UTC

Country Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
NigeriaNGN
Nigerian naira
Sh 1 = ₦ 10.5631₦ 1 = Sh 0.0947
EthiopiaETB
Ethiopian birr
Sh 1 = Br 1.2464Br 1 = Sh 0.8023
EgyptEGP
Egyptian pound
Sh 1 = E£ 0.3965E£ 1 = Sh 2.5219
Democratic Republic Of The CongoCDF
Congolese franc
Sh 1 = Fr 17.8109Fr 1 = Sh 0.0562
TanzaniaTZS
Tanzanian shilling
Sh 1 = Sh 20.3859Sh 1 = Sh 0.0491
South AfricaZAR
South African rand
Sh 1 = R 0.1300R 1 = Sh 7.6951
SudanSDG
Sudanese pound
Sh 1 = ج.س. 4.6356ج.س. 1 = Sh 0.2157
UgandaUGX
Ugandan shilling
Sh 1 = Sh 29.1092Sh 1 = Sh 0.0344

🌍 Planning to travel or trade in Africa? Compare exchange rates and use our currency converter for accurate regional conversions.

Sh KES Quick Snapshot
1 USDSh 129.54
1 EURSh 147.34
1 GBPSh 172.54
🥳 Gold 22K/gSh 15,475
🎯 Global Rank#109/162

💵 Spending, Exchanging & Trading KES in Ukunda

💰 Everyday Payments in Ukunda

Shops, transport and services across Ukunda, Kwale County price everything in Kenyan Shilling (KES), marked with the Sh symbol. There is no separate city currency or local scrip to learn — Ukunda runs on the exact same money as the rest of Kenya. Field sales reps, delivery partners and on-ground buyers working Ukunda can budget straight from the KES exchange rates table above without adjusting for local exceptions.

📈 What Moves the KES Rate for Ukunda Deals

A swing in the KES rate against USD, EUR or GBP reaches every invoice, supplier contract and sales forecast tied to Ukunda. Companies buying from or selling into Ukunda track this rate closely to time purchase orders, hedge exposure and protect margins on cross-border deals. The live rate table above updates regularly for exactly this kind of monitoring.

✈️ Budgeting a Trip to Ukunda

Travellers flying or driving into Ukunda get a smoother trip by converting cash to KES (Sh) before arrival rather than relying on last-minute airport counters. Knowing today's rate makes it far easier to estimate hotel bills, local transport and day-to-day spending money once you land in Ukunda. Check the KES vs major currencies card for a quick mental conversion before you go.

🌎 Ukunda's Place in Kwale County's Currency Zone

Ukunda, home to a recorded population of 77,686, is one of the commercial points of Kwale County where KES circulates the same way it does everywhere else in Kenya. There's no city-level monetary authority here — for the wider regional forex picture and every converter tool, visit the Kwale County Currency page.

📦 Cross-Border Trade Touching Ukunda

Exporters shipping out of Ukunda and importers supplying its local retailers both live with the KES conversion rate on the day a contract is signed. Watching real-time KES movement against USD, EUR and neighbouring currencies helps lock in margins before a shipment ever leaves the warehouse. View Africa regional currency rates for the wider trade picture around Ukunda.

💳 Investing & Sending Money to Ukunda

Anyone remitting funds, buying property or building a financial position tied to Ukunda needs today's KES rate, not last week's. The KES rate against JPY, GBP and CNY matters just as much for portfolios with exposure across Africa. See KES vs major world currencies for the full comparison.

🥳 Local gold pricing: jewellers in Ukunda price 22K gold off the same KES rate used throughout this page — roughly Sh 15,475/gram today. See the full gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

🔎 Related City & State Tools

🗺 Ukunda Map View the Ukunda satellite map with precise GPS coordinates for location intelligence.
📍 Nearby Cities Explore cities near Ukunda for distance, direction and market-research context.
✈️ Ukunda Travel Guide Access the travel standards guide for electrical plugs, driving rules and emergency numbers.
🌐 Kwale County & Kenya Compare rates on the Kwale County currency page or the Kenya currency page.

Frequently Asked Questions — Money & KES in Ukunda

What currency do I need in Ukunda?

Ukunda, like every city in Kwale County and across Kenya, runs on the Kenyan Shilling (ISO code KES, symbol Sh). Carry or exchange into KES before you arrive — no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.


What's today's KES to US Dollar rate?

Check the live exchange rates table above for the current KES/USD rate, refreshed on every page load. For exact figures, use our dedicated KES to USD converter to run invoices, remittances or trip budgets tied to Ukunda.


Does Ukunda use a different currency than the rest of Kwale County?

No — Ukunda shares the same KES currency as every other city in Kwale County and across Kenya. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Ukunda.


Which world currencies can I compare against KES here?

This page tracks KES against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time — see the exchange rates table and the KES vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Ukunda.


How does the KES rate affect prices and business in Ukunda?

When KES weakens, imported goods and equipment cost more for businesses in Ukunda, while locally made exports become cheaper for overseas buyers. When it strengthens, the opposite happens. Tracking the rate day to day is standard practice for procurement and pricing teams operating in Ukunda.


What is today's gold rate in Ukunda?

Gold pricing in Ukunda follows the national KES rate: 22K jewellery gold works out to roughly Sh 15,475/gram today. See the gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.


Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Ukunda?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Ukunda accept major international cards for withdrawals in KES. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.