1,000 UGX to KES - Convert Ugandan Shillings to Kenyan Shillings
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1.00 UGX = 0.03565619 KES
Mid-market rate at 09:25 UTC
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UGX to KES exchange rates today
Convert Ugandan Shilling to Kenyan Shilling
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|---|---|
| 1 UGX | 0.0356562 KES |
| 5 UGX | 0.178281 KES |
| 10 UGX | 0.356562 KES |
| 25 UGX | 0.891405 KES |
| 50 UGX | 1.78281 KES |
| 100 UGX | 3.56562 KES |
| 500 UGX | 17.8281 KES |
| 1,000 UGX | 35.6562 KES |
| 5,000 UGX | 178.281 KES |
| 10,000 UGX | 356.562 KES |
Convert Kenyan Shilling to Ugandan Shilling
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|---|---|
| 1 KES | 28.0456 UGX |
| 5 KES | 140.228 UGX |
| 10 KES | 280.456 UGX |
| 25 KES | 701.14 UGX |
| 50 KES | 1,402.28 UGX |
| 100 KES | 2,804.56 UGX |
| 500 KES | 14,022.8 UGX |
| 1,000 KES | 28,045.6 UGX |
| 5,000 KES | 140,228 UGX |
| 10,000 KES | 280,456 UGX |
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1 UGX = 0 KES
Jan 1, 1970, 00:00 UTC
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Sending 20,000.00 GBP
- Provider
Xe- Exchange rate
- 1.308000
- Transfer fee
- 0 GBP
- Recipient gets
26,160.00 USD
+399.33 USD
- Provider
Nationwide- Exchange rate
- 1.289000
- Transfer fee
- 15.00 GBP
- Recipient gets
25,760.66 USD
-399.33 USD
Rates obtained as of 11/25/2025
The comparison savings are based on a single transfer of GBP 20,000 to USD. Savings are calculated by comparing the exchange rate including margins and fees provided by each bank and Xe on the same day 11/25/2025. The comparison savings provided is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different currency exchange amounts, currency types, dates, times, and other individual factors will result in different comparison savings. These results therefore may not be indicative of actual savings and should be used only as a guide. The rate comparison chart is updated quarterly.
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UGX - Ugandan Shilling
Our currency rankings show that the most popular Ugandan Shilling exchange rate is the UGX to USD rate. The currency code for Ugandan Shillings is UGX. The currency symbol is USh.
Ugandan ShillingKES - Kenyan Shilling
Our currency rankings show that the most popular Kenyan Shilling exchange rate is the KES to USD rate. The currency code for Kenyan Shillings is KES. The currency symbol is KSh.
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UGX to KES frequently asked questions
As of 09:25 UTC, the mid-market UGX to KES rate is USh1 = KSh0.0356. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. To see how much this transfer would be with Xe, visit our send money page.
1,000 UGX equals 35.65 KES using the current mid-market exchange rate of KSh0.0356. If you're looking to send 1,000 UGX to KES, check if Xe could save you money on your transfer. Get a live quote on our send money page and see the full price upfront.
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Yes. You can set up a UGX to KES rate alert on our rate alerts page or within the Xe app. Get a notification when your desired rate is reached and stay on top of currency shifts.
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