Published foreign exchange reference rate

GBP to KES Exchange Rate – Convert British Pounds to Kenyan Shillings

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1 GBP ≈ 172.3 KES

Published reference rate · 15 Nov 2026 · Frankfurter

Indicative reference only. Not a live transaction rate or guaranteed payout quote.

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Exchange-rate overview

Understanding GBP/KES

GBP/KES provides a consistent reference point for comparing pound-denominated amounts against Kenyan-shilling expenses.

When comparing a UK-to-Kenya transfer, examine the recipient amount after fees rather than using the published reference rate alone.

Observed historical data

GBP/KES historical exchange rates

Daily observations

1-year low

169.58 KES

1-year high

178 KES

Observed change

+1.34%

GBP/KES historical daily reference rates over the last year
16 Nov 202515 Nov 2026

The series uses dated reference values returned by Frankfurter. Some dates may repeat earlier published information, including on non-trading days. Finlazo does not generate intermediate prices. Change is calculated between the first and last returned values in the selected period.

Historical performance by period

Observed KES per 1 GBP. Periods use the latest available observations within each calendar window.
PeriodLowHighChangeObservations
7 days172.3174.26-1.01%7
30 days172.3174.91-0.16%30
90 days171.52176.32-1.70%90
1 year169.58178+1.34%365

Recent dated reference observations

The latest available published reference observations for GBP/KES. These are indicative rates, not executable transfer quotes.

Most recent 30 dated reference values · KES per 1 GBP
DateKES per 1 GBP
15 Nov 2026172.3
14 Nov 2026172.38
13 Nov 2026172.54
12 Nov 2026172.9
11 Nov 2026173.51
10 Nov 2026174.26
9 Nov 2026174.06
8 Nov 2026174.18
7 Nov 2026174.33
6 Nov 2026174.43
5 Nov 2026174.91
4 Nov 2026174.68
3 Nov 2026174.11
2 Nov 2026173.93
1 Nov 2026173.69
31 Oct 2026173.59
30 Oct 2026173.49
29 Oct 2026172.96
28 Oct 2026172.7
27 Oct 2026173.21
26 Oct 2026173.51
25 Oct 2026173.75
24 Oct 2026173.8
23 Oct 2026173.8
22 Oct 2026173.77
21 Oct 2026173.6
20 Oct 2026173.05
19 Oct 2026172.9
18 Oct 2026172.7
17 Oct 2026172.58

Conversion examples

Convert GBP to KES

Examples use the dated reference observation shown above. They exclude conversion margins and transaction fees.

Amount in GBPReference value in KES
1 GBP172.3 KES
10 GBP1,723 KES
50 GBP8,615 KES
100 GBP17,230 KES
500 GBP86,150 KES
1,000 GBP172,300 KES
5,000 GBP861,500 KES
10,000 GBP1,723,000 KES

Convert KES back to GBP

Amount in KESReference value in GBP
1 KES0.005804 GBP
10 KES0.058038 GBP
50 KES0.290192 GBP
100 KES0.580383 GBP
500 KES2.9019 GBP
1,000 KES5.8038 GBP
5,000 KES29.0192 GBP
10,000 KES58.0383 GBP

Data source and methodology

Finlazo retrieves published daily FX reference observations from Frankfurter. The date beside the rate is the source observation date, not the time a transfer can be executed. Data may not update on weekends or holidays.

Historical highs, lows and percentage changes are calculated from dated values returned by Frankfurter. The source may repeat earlier observations on some calendar dates. Finlazo does not invent values or treat missing data as zero. These figures are for research and estimation, not guaranteed exchange or payout prices.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 GBP in KES?

At the published reference observation dated 2026-11-15, 1 GBP equals approximately 172.3 KES. This is an indicative reference value, not a transfer quote.

Does the GBP/KES rate update live?

No. This page reports dated daily reference observations from Frankfurter. It is not a live tradable price or an intraday feed.

What does the GBP/KES historical chart show?

Dated reference values returned by Frankfurter, where available. Values may carry forward earlier published information; the chart is not a record of fresh market trades every day.

Will I receive this exact exchange rate when sending money?

Not necessarily. Providers may use different execution rates and charge transaction fees or a conversion spread. Confirm the final recipient amount before transferring.

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