UGX to KES exchange rate

The UGX to KES rate from the daily edition, with a converter, conversion tables, and a free API.

UGX to KES

Daily reference rate

1 UGX = 0.0319217 KES

1 KES = 31.3267 UGX

Next edition

This is the daily reference rate. Plans get updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

Converter

Conversions use the rate shown above. Edit either amount.

UGX to KES

Amount in UGXConverted to KES
1 UGX0.0319217 KES
5 UGX0.159608 KES
10 UGX0.319217 KES
25 UGX0.798042 KES
50 UGX1.6 KES
100 UGX3.19 KES
250 UGX7.98 KES
500 UGX15.96 KES
1,000 UGX31.92 KES
5,000 UGX159.61 KES
10,000 UGX319.22 KES

KES to UGX

Amount in KESConverted to UGX
1 KES31.33 UGX
5 KES156.63 UGX
10 KES313.27 UGX
25 KES783.17 UGX
50 KES1,566.33 UGX
100 KES3,132.67 UGX
250 KES7,831.67 UGX
500 KES15,663.34 UGX
1,000 KES31,326.67 UGX
5,000 KES156,633.37 UGX
10,000 KES313,266.75 UGX

UGX to KES history

Daily closing rates for 1 UGX in KES. Weekends and holidays without a published rate are skipped.

UGX to KES daily closing rate, last yearFrom 0.030595 on Oct 29, 2026 to 0.0319217 on Nov 5, 2026. Use the left and right arrow keys to read each day.0.030130.031090.03205Oct 29Nov 5
30-day change
+4.34%
1-year high
0.0319217 on Nov 5, 2026
1-year low
0.0302666 on Oct 30, 2026
Last 8 closing rates
Date1 UGX in KES
Nov 5, 20260.0319217
Nov 4, 20260.0317615
Nov 3, 20260.0315921
Nov 2, 20260.0304499
Nov 1, 20260.0303233
Oct 31, 20260.0302878
Oct 30, 20260.0302666
Oct 29, 20260.030595

Every daily UGX to KES rate back to 1999 is one request away with /timeseries. The free plan covers the last 30 days; paid plans reach the full archive. Get a free API key.

Time series

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/timeseries?start=2026-10-29&end=2026-11-05&base=UGX&symbols=KES" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

Get UGX to KES from the API

Convert an amount or read the rate alone with a bearer key. Plans with faster editions can also push rates to you with webhooks or stream them over a WebSocket.

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Convert

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/convert?from=UGX&to=KES&amount=100" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

Latest rate

shell
curl --fail-with-body -sS "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/latest?base=UGX&symbols=KES" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"

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Frequently asked questions

What was the highest UGX to KES rate in the last year?
Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 UGX = 0.0319217 KES on Nov 5, 2026, and the lowest was 0.0302666 KES on Oct 30, 2026. Over that period the rate changed +4.34%.
What is the UGX to KES rate today?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 UGX = 0.0319217 KES, and 1 KES = 31.3267 UGX. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.
How often is the UGX to KES rate updated?
This page shows the daily reference rate, which is refreshed once a day. The next daily edition is due Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Plans with a faster edition can receive updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.
How do I get the UGX to KES rate in code?
Call GET /convert?from=UGX&to=KES&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=UGX&symbols=KES to get the rate alone.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Start on the free plan; no credit card is required. Move to a plan with a faster edition when you need more frequent updates.

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