5 KES to UGX - Convert Kenyan Shillings to Ugandan Shillings
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1.00 KES = 28.05752273 UGX
Mid-market rate at 09:20 UTC
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KES to UGX exchange rates today
Convert Kenyan Shilling to Ugandan Shilling
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|---|---|
| 1 KES | 28.0575 UGX |
| 5 KES | 140.288 UGX |
| 10 KES | 280.575 UGX |
| 25 KES | 701.438 UGX |
| 50 KES | 1,402.88 UGX |
| 100 KES | 2,805.75 UGX |
| 500 KES | 14,028.8 UGX |
| 1,000 KES | 28,057.5 UGX |
| 5,000 KES | 140,288 UGX |
| 10,000 KES | 280,575 UGX |
Convert Ugandan Shilling to Kenyan Shilling
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|---|---|
| 1 UGX | 0.0356411 KES |
| 5 UGX | 0.178205 KES |
| 10 UGX | 0.356411 KES |
| 25 UGX | 0.891027 KES |
| 50 UGX | 1.78205 KES |
| 100 UGX | 3.56411 KES |
| 500 UGX | 17.8205 KES |
| 1,000 UGX | 35.6411 KES |
| 5,000 UGX | 178.205 KES |
| 10,000 UGX | 356.411 KES |
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1 KES = 0 UGX
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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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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KES to UGX frequently asked questions
As of 09:20 UTC, the mid-market KES to UGX rate is KSh1 = USh28.0575. 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.
5 KES equals 140.28 UGX using the current mid-market exchange rate of USh28.0575. If you're looking to send 5 KES to UGX, 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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