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Gold Price in Kenya Today
Live 24K gold rate in KES, per gram. Every purity, every weight.
Last updated Aug 11, 2026, 8:13 PM
At a glance
Kenya market summary
- Region
- Africa
- ISO code
- KE ยท KEN
- Currency
- KES โ Kenyan Shilling
- Preferred weight
- Gram (g)
Gold Price in Kenya Today
Stay updated with the latest live gold price in Kenya. Our prices are calculated using international spot gold markets together with the latest KES exchange rate.
Whether you are purchasing jewellery, investing in physical gold, comparing historical trends, or checking today's gold prices, this page provides continuously updated information in one place.
Quick Facts
Country
Kenya
Currency
KES
Default Unit
Gram
Data Source
gold-api.com
Live prices
By purity ยท per g
Today's Gold Market Summary
Gold prices in Kenya today are calculated using the latest international spot gold price together with the liveKES exchange rate.
Daily price movements are influenced by global economic conditions, inflation expectations, central bank policies, currency fluctuations, geopolitical events, and investor demand for safe-haven assets.
Key Factors Affecting Today's Gold Price
- โข International Spot Gold Price (XAU/USD)
- โข KES Exchange Rate
- โข Inflation Expectations
- โข Central Bank Interest Rates
- โข Global Economic Uncertainty
- โข Physical Gold Demand
Gold Price by Purity
Live prices in KES.
| Purity | Per g | Per oz t | Per tola | Per kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 karat (999) | KESย 18,181.16 | KESย 565,497.35 | KESย 212,061.51 | KESย 18,181,161.97 |
| 22 karat (916) | KESย 16,668.34 | KESย 518,443.26 | KESย 194,416.22 | KESย 16,668,338.01 |
| 21 karat (875) | KESย 15,910.11 | KESย 494,859.67 | KESย 185,572.38 | KESย 15,910,107.73 |
| 18 karat (750) | KESย 13,637.24 | KESย 424,165.43 | KESย 159,062.04 | KESย 13,637,235.20 |
| 14 karat (585) | KESย 10,606.13 | KESย 329,887.59 | KESย 123,707.85 | KESย 10,606,132.39 |
| 10 karat (417) | KESย 7,576.85 | KESย 235,666.31 | KESย 88,374.87 | KESย 7,576,847.88 |
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About the Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Gold in Kenya is quoted in Kenyan Shilling (KES, KSh). Our engine converts the international spot price using the live USD/KES exchange rate.
- 1 USD in KES
- 129.37
- 1 KES in USD
- 0.00773
- Decimals
- 2
Understanding Gold Prices in Kenya
Why Gold Prices Change
Gold prices in Kenya are influenced by several global and local factors. The most important drivers include the international spot gold price, exchange rate fluctuations, inflation, central bank decisions, geopolitical uncertainty, and investor demand.
Buying Gold in Kenya
Before buying gold, compare different purities such as 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K. Always purchase from trusted dealers and request proper invoices or authenticity certificates whenever available.
Gold Investment Guide
Gold remains one of the world's most trusted long-term stores of value. Many investors use gold to diversify their portfolios and reduce risk during periods of economic uncertainty.
Gold Price in Kenya โ FAQs
How is the gold price in Kenya calculated?
The international spot price (XAU/USD) is converted into KES using the live exchange rate, then adjusted for purity (24K, 22K, 18Kโฆ) and the local weight unit.
Which purity is most popular in Kenya?
Jewelry markets typically trade 22K (91.6% pure), while investment bars and coins are 24K (99.9%). The right purity depends on whether you buy for wear, value or resale.
Are gold prices in Kenya the same as international rates?
Local retail prices closely follow the international spot rate but may include a small dealer premium, tax and making charges. KmalServico shows the pure spot value.
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Methodology
How we calculate the price
- We fetch the international spot gold price (XAU/USD) live from gold-api.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, 18Kโฆ) 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 โ the number here is the underlying benchmark.