The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published its daily foreign exchange rates for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, showing the Kenya shilling’s indicative value against major international and regional currencies.
According to the CBK rates, the US dollar is trading at KSh129.79, while the British pound is quoted at KSh171.36. The euro stands at KSh145.25.
The Japanese yen is listed at KSh82.06 per 100 yen.
Among selected regional currencies, the Ugandan shilling is quoted at KSh31.00, while the Tanzanian shilling stands at KSh20.41. The Rwandan franc is trading at KSh11.35, while the South African rand is quoted at KSh7.78.
CBK indicative rates for October 6
| Currency | Rate in Kenya shillings |
|---|---|
| US Dollar (USD) | 129.79 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 171.36 |
| Euro (EUR) | 145.25 |
| Japanese Yen (100 JPY) | 82.06 |
| Ugandan Shilling (UGX) | 31.00 |
| Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) | 20.41 |
| Rwandan Franc (RWF) | 11.35 |
| South African Rand (ZAR) | 7.78 |
The exchange rates provide an indicative benchmark for the value of the Kenya shilling against major global and regional currencies and are used as a reference by businesses, financial institutions and individuals involved in foreign-currency transactions.
Source: Central Bank of Kenya.
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