Kenyan Shillings to Naira Today — Live KES to NGN Rate (Official & Black Market)

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Kenyan Shillings to Naira — today’s live rate

1 KES · official (live)
₦10.26
updated 10 Oct 2026
1 KES · street (approx)
₦10.42
approx · as of 10 Oct 2026
The official rate is live; the street figure is an approximate reference — the gap is currently small.
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KES to naira — the details

What is the shilling to naira rate today?

The official rate is about ₦10.26 per shilling (live on this page), and the parallel/street rate is a little higher, around ₦10.42 as of 10 Oct 2026. Use the converter above for any amount.

Is the KES black market rate higher than the official rate?

Only slightly right now. Since the naira float the two markets have largely converged, with the street rate typically about 1–2% above official rather than the wide gaps of earlier years.

How do I convert KES to naira?

Type the amount into the converter above and switch between the official and street rate. For a real, all-in figure — or to have a payment handled — message tradeNAIRA on WhatsApp.

Are these rates something I can transact at?

They are indicative reference rates for information only, not offers to buy or sell currency. For a real quote, message us on WhatsApp.

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