Convert Kenyan Shilling to Ugandan Shilling
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to Ugandan Shilling [UGX], or Convert Ugandan Shilling to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to Ugandan Shilling
1 KES = 0.0362175187813952 UGX
Example: convert 15 KES to UGX:
15 KES = 15 × 0.0362175187813952 UGX = 0.543262781720928 UGX
Kenyan Shilling to Ugandan Shilling Conversion Table
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Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.
Ugandan Shilling
The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) is the official currency of Uganda, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Ugandan Shilling was introduced in 1966, replacing the East African Shilling, and has undergone various denominations and reforms over the years to stabilize the economy.
Current Use
Today, the UGX is widely used in Uganda for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is managed by the Bank of Uganda.