5 KES to GBP5 Kenyan Shilling = 0.02887 British Pound Sterling
🇰🇪 5 Kenyan Shilling (KES5) is worth 🇬🇧 0.02887 British Pound Sterling (£0.02887) at the current exchange rate of 1 KES = 0.005775 GBP. Rates were last updated Sep 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.
Over the last 30 days, the KES to GBP rate rose 1.90% (high 0.005775 on September 22, 2026, low 0.005667 on August 25, 2026, average 0.005721). Over the last 90 days, the KES to GBP rate fell 1.26% (high 0.005851 on June 29, 2026, low 0.005661 on August 22, 2026, average 0.005752).
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Convert 5 Kenyan Shilling to British Pound Sterling
1 KES = £0.005775 GBP
1 GBP = KES173.1641 KES
- 30-day change
- +1.90%
- 90-day high
- 0.005851
- 90-day low
- 0.005661
Last updated: Sep 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Convert Kenyan Shilling to British Pound Sterling
| KES | GBP |
|---|---|
| KES1 KES | £0.005775 GBP |
| KES5 KES | £0.02887 GBP |
| KES10 KES | £0.05775 GBP |
| KES25 KES | £0.1444 GBP |
| KES50 KES | £0.2887 GBP |
| KES100 KES | £0.5775 GBP |
| KES500 KES | £2.8874 GBP |
| KES1,000 KES | £5.7749 GBP |
| KES5,000 KES | £28.8744 GBP |
| KES10,000 KES | £57.7487 GBP |
Convert British Pound Sterling to Kenyan Shilling
| GBP | KES |
|---|---|
| £1 GBP | KES173.1641 KES |
| £5 GBP | KES865.8203 KES |
| £10 GBP | KES1,731.64 KES |
| £25 GBP | KES4,329.10 KES |
| £50 GBP | KES8,658.20 KES |
| £100 GBP | KES17,316.41 KES |
| £500 GBP | KES86,582.03 KES |
| £1,000 GBP | KES173,164.05 KES |
| £5,000 GBP | KES865,820.25 KES |
| £10,000 GBP | KES1,731,640.51 KES |
KES to GBP exchange rate history
KES to GBP – last 90 days
KES to GBP – last 12 months
KES to GBP exchange rate history
Over the last 90 days, the Kenyan Shilling traded between 0.005661 and 0.005851 British Pound Sterling, averaging 0.005752. The KES/GBP rate is down 1.26% over that period.
Over the last 12 months, the highest KES to GBP rate was 0.005886 (November 25, 2025) and the lowest was 0.005661 (August 22, 2026). The rate is down 0.12% year on year, meaning the Kenyan Shilling has lost value against the British Pound Sterling.
| Date | 1 KES in GBP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 0.005771 | +1.44% |
| August 31, 2026 | 0.005689 | -2.03% |
| July 29, 2026 | 0.005807 | -0.75% |
| June 29, 2026 | 0.005851 | +1.99% |
| May 24, 2026 | 0.005737 | -0.17% |
| April 24, 2026 | 0.005747 | -0.30% |
| March 25, 2026 | 0.005764 | +0.18% |
| February 23, 2026 | 0.005753 | +1.25% |
| January 24, 2026 | 0.005682 | -0.99% |
| December 25, 2025 | 0.005739 | -2.50% |
| November 25, 2025 | 0.005886 | +1.21% |
| October 26, 2025 | 0.005816 | +0.58% |
| September 26, 2025 | 0.005782 | – |
Historical figures use daily reference rates: sampled every three days for the 90-day view and monthly for the 12-month view, plus today's live rate.
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is traded against the British Pound Sterling and other world currencies. See the KES page for its live rates against major currencies.
More about KES →The British Pound Sterling is the official currency of United Kingdom, issued under the oversight of the Bank of England. It has been in use since Anglo-Saxon era (~775 AD) and is divided into 100 Penny.
GBP is the fourth most traded currency globally and a major reserve currency. London remains one of the world's largest financial centers, and the pound plays a crucial role in global finance and trade.
More about GBP →How to convert Kenyan Shilling to British Pound Sterling
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Frequently asked questions about KES to GBP
How much is 1 Kenyan Shilling in British Pound Sterling?
As of September 22, 2026, 1 Kenyan Shilling (KES) = 0.005775 British Pound Sterling (GBP). The rate comes from the mid-market reference rate and is refreshed hourly.
How much is 100 Kenyan Shilling in British Pound Sterling?
As of September 22, 2026, 100 KES is equal to 0.5775 GBP, based on a rate of 0.005775 GBP per KES.
How much is 1 British Pound Sterling in Kenyan Shilling?
As of September 22, 2026, 1 British Pound Sterling (GBP) = 173.1641 Kenyan Shilling (KES).
What has the KES to GBP exchange rate done recently?
Over the last 30 days the KES/GBP rate changed by +1.90%, ranging from 0.005667 to 0.005775. Over the last 90 days it ranged from 0.005661 to 0.005851 and changed by -1.26%.
Which is stronger, the Kenyan Shilling or the British Pound Sterling?
The British Pound Sterling is currently worth more per unit than the Kenyan Shilling: 1 KES = 0.005775 GBP, and 1 GBP = 173.1641 KES. A higher number per unit does not by itself mean a stronger economy; it also reflects how each currency is denominated.
When is the best time to convert KES to GBP?
Currencies trade 24 hours a day from Monday morning in Sydney to Friday evening in New York, and rates move by the minute while markets are open. Liquidity is usually highest around 1–4 PM GMT, when the London and New York sessions overlap. Watching the 90-day range above helps you judge whether today's rate is high or low compared with recent weeks.
Is this the rate I will get at a bank or exchange service?
No. The figures on this page are mid-market reference rates used for information. Banks, cash exchanges and money-transfer services add a margin or fee, so the amount you actually receive is usually a little lower than the converted amount shown here.