UGX to KES
Convert Ugandan Shilling to Kenyan Shilling at today's exchange rate
Exchange Rate History
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About the Exchange Rate
The UGX to KES exchange rate fluctuates based on economic factors, market sentiment, and geopolitical events. Our rates are updated in real-time from multiple trusted financial sources to ensure accuracy.
Key Points:
- • Exchange rates are updated every minute
- • Rates include interbank, commercial, and tourist rates
- • Historical data available for trend analysis
Market Insights
The UGX/KES pair shows moderate volatility. Recent trends indicate strengthening of the KES against the UGX, driven by central bank policies and economic indicators.
Important Notice
Exchange rates shown are indicative only. Actual rates may vary depending on your bank or exchange service. Always verify current rates before making a transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As of June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM UTC, 1 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) equals 0.0343 Kenyan Shilling (KES). This mid-market rate is updated every 5 minutes on Currency.Wiki. Actual rates from banks may vary due to fees and spreads.
The UGX/KES exchange rate is influenced by central bank interest rate decisions, inflation rates, GDP growth, employment data, trade balances, and political stability. Market sentiment, geopolitical events, and investor confidence also cause daily fluctuations.
Exchange rates fluctuate constantly during trading hours (24/5 across global markets). Rates can change every second based on real-time transactions, with significant movements during economic announcements or central bank decisions.
Our exchange rates are updated every 5 minutes from multiple trusted financial sources including central banks and forex market providers. Historical charts show daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly trends.
The mid-market rate shown here is the fairest rate without markup. Banks and exchange services typically add fees and spreads. For the best rates, compare multiple providers, consider online transfer services, and avoid airport exchanges which often have higher markups.
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Ugandan Shilling Currency
About UGXEast African Community Currency
As a member of the East African Community, Uganda is working towards a common East African currency, which would eventually replace the Ugandan Shilling.
Kenyan Shilling Currency
About KESFirst President Portrait
Previous series of the shilling featured the portrait of Kenya's first president, Jomo Kenyatta, a common practice for many newly independent African nations.
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