The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released the latest exchange rates for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, showing the Kenya shilling trading at KSh129.43 against the US dollar.
The Kenyan shilling is trading at KSh129.43 against the US dollar, according to the latest exchange rates published by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) for Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The CBK daily rates also place the British pound at KSh175.22 and the euro at KSh150.51.
The latest figures are closely watched by businesses, travellers, importers, exporters and Kenyans receiving money from abroad, as movements in the exchange rate can affect the cost of goods, travel and international transactions.
CBK exchange rates today
| Currency | Rate against Kenyan Shilling |
|---|---|
| US Dollar (USD) | KSh129.43 |
| British Pound (GBP) | KSh175.22 |
| Euro (EUR) | KSh150.51 |
| Japanese Yen (100 JPY) | KSh83.71 |
| Uganda Shilling (100 UGX) | KSh29.20 |
| Tanzania Shilling (100 TZS) | KSh20.43 |
| Rwanda Franc (100 RWF) | KSh11.36 |
| South African Rand (ZAR) | KSh8.09 |
The rates published by CBK are indicative market rates. They are based on the weighted average of registered spot foreign-exchange trades in Kenya’s interbank market.
This means the rate offered by a commercial bank or forex bureau may be different, particularly because institutions apply their own buying and selling margins.
What today’s dollar rate means for Kenyans
At the CBK rate of KSh129.43 per US dollar, $100 is equivalent to about KSh12,943, while $1,000 is equivalent to approximately KSh129,430 before any bank, money-transfer or forex charges.
For Kenyans receiving money from the United States, the pound zone or Europe, the exchange rate determines how much their foreign currency is worth when converted into shillings.
Importers can also feel the impact of currency movements because goods and services purchased in foreign currencies may become more or less expensive when converted into Kenyan shillings.
Travellers heading abroad are similarly affected when purchasing foreign currency for their trips.
CBK monetary policy and inflation
The exchange rates come as CBK continues to monitor inflation and conditions in the Kenyan economy.
The Central Bank currently lists its Central Bank Rate at 8.75 per cent, while inflation for August 2026 is listed at 6.6 per cent.
For anyone dealing with foreign currencies, however, the daily exchange rate remains one of the most important figures to watch when planning international payments, transfers or purchases.
CBK’s September 8, 2026 rates put the dollar at KSh129.43, the pound at KSh175.22 and the euro at KSh150.51.
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