Gold Market Report
Kenya Gold Market Report
Independently researched coverage of the Kenya gold market, last verified Aug 29, 2026. 24K gold is currently KES 18,546.73 per gram.
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1 of 4 research sections published for Kenya.
- About this market
- Market notes(in progress)
- Buying guide(in progress)
- Tax & duty notes(in progress)
Gold Price by Purity
Live prices in KES.
| Purity | Per g | Per oz t | Per tola | Per kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 karat (999.9) | KES 18,546.73 | KES 576,867.84 | KES 216,325.44 | KES 18,546,731.68 |
| 22 karat (916.7) | KES 17,003.49 | KES 528,867.63 | KES 198,325.36 | KES 17,003,489.28 |
| 21 karat (875) | KES 16,230.01 | KES 504,809.84 | KES 189,303.69 | KES 16,230,013.22 |
| 18 karat (750) | KES 13,911.44 | KES 432,694.15 | KES 162,260.31 | KES 13,911,439.90 |
| 14 karat (583.3) | KES 10,819.39 | KES 336,520.66 | KES 126,195.25 | KES 10,819,390.53 |
| 10 karat (416.7) | KES 7,729.20 | KES 240,404.87 | KES 90,151.83 | KES 7,729,196.01 |
Trend
Last 3 months
Per gram · KES
- Change
- +9.21%
- Low
- KES 16,787.96
- High
- KES 19,479.26
Historical data is presented from the site's retained market samples and daily rollups.
View full history →About the Kenya gold market
Kenya's gold market includes a formal investment channel through gold-backed exchange-traded funds listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), alongside its traditional jewellery trade centred on Nairobi's Biashara Street. Investment-grade gold bars and qualifying coins are exempt from Kenya's 16% VAT, while gold jewellery is not, and all commercial gold dealers must hold a trading licence from the Ministry of Mining and Blue Economy under the Mining Act, 2016.
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Buying gold in Kenya
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Tax & duty notes
Tax and duty guidance for Kenya has not been independently verified yet. Confirm current rates with a local dealer or tax authority before transacting.
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- education
How Gold Prices Work
Gold prices are set globally in USD per troy ounce and translated into every local market using exchange rates and purity.
- weight
Gold Weight Units Explained
Gram, troy ounce, tola, baht, kilogram — a complete conversion guide.
- purity
Gold Hallmarks Explained
What 999, 916, 875, 750 and 585 stamps actually mean.
- purity
24K vs 22K Gold: What's the Difference?
24K is nearly pure gold. 22K is 91.6% gold mixed with other metals for durability. Learn which suits investment vs. jewelry.
- buying
How to Buy Gold Safely
A step-by-step buyer's guide covering dealers, hallmarks, receipts and storage.
- investment
Gold Investment Basics
Bars, coins, ETFs, jewelry — how to start investing in gold.
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Gold terminology for this report
Methodology
How we calculate the price
- We fetch the international spot gold price (XAU/USD) live from gold-api.com + xaus.com, with automatic failover between providers.
- The spot rate is converted into the local currency using live exchange rates from exchangerate-api.com, then scaled by purity (24K, 22K, 18K…) and by weight (gram, tola, ounce, kilogram, baht).
- The result is the pure spot value. Retail counters may add dealer premium, tax and making charges — the number here is the underlying benchmark.