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Exchange Rate Chart - KESUGX

2026-05-05 - 2026-06-04 -1.85-11.85%

Exchange rate history for Kenyan Shilling

Date	Rate
2026-06-04 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 533 UGX
2026-06-03 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 509 UGX
2026-06-02 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 617 UGX
2026-06-01 - Monday	1 KES = 5 638 UGX
2026-05-31 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 711 UGX
2026-05-30 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 711 UGX
2026-05-29 - Friday	1 KES = 5 726 UGX
2026-05-28 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 713 UGX
2026-05-27 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 664 UGX
2026-05-26 - Tuesday	1 KES = 5 649 UGX
2026-05-25 - Monday	1 KES = 5 666 UGX
2026-05-24 - Sunday	1 KES = 5 635 UGX
2026-05-23 - Saturday	1 KES = 5 614 UGX
2026-05-22 - Friday	1 KES = 5 613 UGX
2026-05-21 - Thursday	1 KES = 5 627 UGX
2026-05-20 - Wednesday	1 KES = 5 610 UGX

Kenyan Shilling and Ugandan Shilling-conversions

KES	UGX
1	5 533
10	55 329
50	276 647
100	553 294
200	1 106 589
500	2 766 471
1 000	5 532 943
2 000	11 065 886
5 000	27 664 715
10 000	55 329 429
20 000	110 658 858
50 000	276 647 146
100 000	553 294 292
200 000	1 106 588 584
500 000	2 766 471 460
1 000 000	5 532 942 920

UGX	KES
1	0,00
10	0,00
50	0,01
100	0,02
200	0,04
500	0,09
1 000	0,18
2 000	0,36
5 000	0,90
10 000	1,81
20 000	3,61
50 000	9,04
100 000	18,07
200 000	36,15
500 000	90,37
1 000 000	180,74

Exchange Rates and Currency Pair KES/UGX

The currency pair KES/UGX represents the exchange rate between the Kenyan shilling (KES) and the Ugandan shilling (UGX). Both Kenya and Uganda are located in East Africa, and their respective currencies play a significant role in the region's economic transactions and business activities.

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

The Kenyan shilling is the official currency of Kenya and is abbreviated as KES. It was introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is responsible for the issuance and regulation of the currency. KES is widely used in both domestic and international transactions, especially in trade and tourism.

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

The Ugandan shilling is the official currency of Uganda and is abbreviated as UGX. It was introduced in 1966, also replacing the East African shilling. The Bank of Uganda (BOU) is responsible for the issuance and regulation of the currency. UGX is extensively used within the country and plays a vital role in Uganda's economy, particularly in the agricultural and export sectors.

Exchange Between KES and UGX

To exchange between the Kenyan shilling and the Ugandan shilling, or between other currencies, you can use our convenient currency converter on this page. Follow these simple steps:

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The conversion will then take place automatically.

In addition to getting the current exchange rate, you can also view a chart with historical figures for the currency pair KES/UGX, giving you a better understanding of how the exchange rate has changed over time.

Summary

By understanding the currency pair KES/UGX and using our currency converter, you can easily and quickly exchange between the Kenyan shilling and the Ugandan shilling, or other currencies. Access the latest exchange rate information and historical data to make well-informed decisions in your financial transactions.