The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published the indicative exchange rates for major global and regional currencies as of April 23, 2025, providing a snapshot of the current foreign exchange market landscape.

According to the CBK, the Kenyan Shilling (KES) is trading at 129.7567 against the US Dollar, 172.7516 against the British Pound, and 147.8578 against the Euro.

The rate for 100 Japanese Yen stands at 91.4746. These figures reflect ongoing volatility in global currency markets, influenced by factors such as international economic trends, commodity prices, and monetary policy decisions by major central banks.

Regionally, the Kenyan Shilling is exchanging at 28.2298 against the Uganda Shilling, 20.6926 against the Tanzania Shilling, 10.8642 against the Rwanda Franc, and 6.9884 against the South African Rand.

These rates are crucial for businesses engaged in cross-border trade within East Africa and the wider continent, impacting import and export costs as well as investment decisions.

The CBK regularly updates these rates to guide financial institutions, importers, exporters, and the general public. While indicative, the actual rates applied by commercial banks and forex bureaus may vary due to market dynamics and transaction sizes.

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