Gold Price in Kenya
Live Gold rate in Kenya in Kenyan Shilling (KES) — October 17, 2026
- Previous close
- KES 17,379.33
- Open
- KES 17,379.33
- Day range
- KES 17,379.33 – KES 17,379.33
- Gold Silver Ratio
- 72.94
Gold Rate in Kenya by Karat (KES)
| Karat | Purity | per Gram | per Ounce | per Kilogram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold | 99.9% | KES 17,361.95 | KES 540,017 | KES 17,361,950 |
| 22K Gold | 91.7% | KES 15,931.05 | KES 495,511 | KES 15,931,052 |
| 18K Gold | 75.0% | KES 13,034.50 | KES 405,418 | KES 13,034,497 |
Gold Price in Kenya per Unit (KES)
| Unit | Price (KES) | 24h change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Price per Gram | KES 17,379.33 | +KES 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Gold Price per Ounce | KES 540,558 | +KES 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Gold Price per Kilogram | KES 17,379,330 | +KES 0.00 | 0.00% |
The gold price in Kenya today, October 17, 2026, is KES 17,379.33 per Gram for 24 karat gold, while 22K gold costs about KES 15,931.05 per Gram. One gram of 24K gold is worth KES 17,361.95; the karat table above lists every purity commonly used in Kenya (24K, 22K, 18K).
These rates are calculated from the international spot price of gold ($4,166.10 per ounce) and the current Kenyan Shilling exchange rate. Local jewellers and banks add making charges, margins and taxes, so retail prices in Kenya are usually higher than the spot rate shown here.
Gold rate in Kenya today by unit
Prices are shown per gram, per ounce and in the units commonly used in Kenya. Switch the unit or currency in the price box to compare, and use the chart to see how the gold rate in Kenya has changed over the past year.
Gold Price by Weight (Gram)
| Weight | Price (KES) |
|---|---|
| 1 × Gram | KES 17,379.33 |
| 2 × Gram | KES 34,758.66 |
| 5 × Gram | KES 86,896.65 |
| 10 × Gram | KES 173,793 |
| 20 × Gram | KES 347,587 |
| 50 × Gram | KES 868,966 |
| 100 × Gram | KES 1,737,933 |
Gold price history in KES
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Gold in US dollars
- per Ounce$4,166.10
- per Gram$133.94
- 1 USDKES 129.7515