Kenyan Shilling Holds Steady as CBK Releases Daily Exchange Rates

NAIROBI, October 7, 2026 

The Kenyan shilling remained relatively stable against major international currencies on Wednesday, according to the latest daily exchange rates published by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

The CBK’s indicative rates put the US dollar at KSh129.89, up slightly from KSh129.79 recorded on October 6. The British pound was quoted at KSh172.28, while the euro stood at KSh146.11. 

The Japanese yen was quoted at KSh82.15 for 100 yen, while regional currencies also recorded the following indicative values:

• Ugandan shilling: KSh31.21 per 100 UGX
• Tanzanian shilling: KSh20.24 per 100 TZS
• Rwandan franc: KSh11.34 per 100 RWF
• South African rand: KSh7.84

The latest figures indicate a modest movement in the shilling against the dollar. The dollar rate rose by about 10 cents from Tuesday’s KSh129.79, continuing a relatively narrow trading range in recent weeks. Historical data shows the CBK dollar mean rate was KSh129.71 on October 1 and KSh129.76 on October 5. 

The CBK describes its published exchange rate as an indicative market rate calculated from weighted-average spot trades in the interbank foreign-exchange market. The rate is market-determined rather than fixed by the central bank, with supply and demand influencing the value of the shilling. Commercial banks and foreign-exchange bureaus may therefore offer rates that differ from the CBK’s indicative figure. 

The exchange-rate update comes as the CBK continues to monitor domestic inflation and financial-market conditions. On Wednesday, the central bank kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged, saying inflation was expected to remain within its target range in the near term. 

For Kenyan consumers and businesses, movements in the exchange rate remain important for the cost of imported goods, international travel, foreign-currency payments and remittances. Exporters and recipients of foreign currency, meanwhile, may benefit when major currencies strengthen against the shilling.

Source: Central Bank of Kenya daily exchange rates, October 7, 2026. 

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