The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published its latest foreign exchange rates, placing the US dollar at KSh129.76 on Monday, October 5, 2026.
The British pound is trading at KSh171.76, while the euro stands at KSh146.20, according to the CBK’s daily exchange rates.
The Central Bank has also quoted 100 Japanese yen at KSh82.26.
Among East African currencies, the Uganda shilling is trading at KSh30.56, while the Tanzania shilling stands at KSh20.30.
The Rwandan franc is quoted at KSh11.39, while the South African rand is trading at KSh7.79.
The daily exchange rates provide a reference for transactions involving foreign currencies and are closely watched by businesses, travelers, importers and other players whose activities are affected by movements in the foreign exchange market.
The CBK publishes the rates daily as part of its role in providing official financial and economic information to the market.
The latest figures come as the Kenyan shilling continues to be monitored against major international currencies, particularly the US dollar, which plays a key role in Kenya’s import and external payment obligations.
