1,000 GBP to KES
171,034KES
for 1,000 Pound Sterling · 1 GBP = 171.03 KES
0.11% since 28 September 2026
Amounts around 1,000 GBP
| Amount | In KES | Reverse |
|---|---|---|
| 500 GBP | 85,517 KES | 2.92 GBP |
| 750 GBP | 128,275 KES | 4.39 GBP |
| 1,000 GBP | 171,034 KES | 5.85 GBP |
| 1,500 GBP | 256,551 KES | 8.77 GBP |
| 2,000 GBP | 342,068 KES | 11.69 GBP |
| 5,000 GBP | 855,169 KES | 29.23 GBP |
| 10,000 GBP | 1,710,338 KES | 58.47 GBP |
How GBP to KES has moved
daily rates
Sending money there?
We pay out in Kenyan shillings
Transfers to Kenya go from the United States and the euro area. See the routes, the fees and how the money arrives.
Common questions
How much is 1,000 Pound Sterling in Kenyan Shilling?
At PayerPay's indicative rate of 171.03, 1,000 GBP is 171,034 KES. The table above shows other amounts at the same rate.
Is this the rate I will get when I send money?
Close to it. This is our indicative rate and it already includes our margin, so it is not a bare benchmark. The exact rate is confirmed in your order before you pay. Compare the amount your recipient actually receives, not the rate on its own.
How has GBP to KES moved?
Across the readings we hold, the rate ranged from 160.86 to 198.11. A rate that moves this much is worth checking on the day you send.
What is KES?
Kenyan Shilling is the currency with ISO code KES. Pound Sterling carries the code GBP. Both codes come from the ISO 4217 register.
About this rate
The rate on this page is PayerPay's indicative rate: it includes our margin and is refreshed hourly. The final rate for a transfer is confirmed in your order before you pay. What matters is the amount that actually arrives — compare that, not the rate on its own.
Rates between two currencies are derived from their rates against the US dollar, which is how a cross rate is calculated. Historical series are based on European Central Bank reference rates and PayerPay's own daily record. Corrections: support@payerpay.io.
Who we are
PayerPay is operated by PAYER PAY INTERNATIONAL INC (Company ID BC1526086), registered with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada under MSB registration C100001025 and with the Bank of Canada under the Retail Payment Activities Act. Payment details are issued through licensed banking partners.
