EUR to KES Exchange Rate Today
Euro to Kenyan Shilling conversion for Europe's 80,000+ Kenyan diaspora. Track live EUR/KES rates every 30 minutes for remittances from Germany, Netherlands, Denmark to Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu—leveraging M-PESA's revolutionary instant transfers.
Advertisement
Loading comparison...
Compare money transfer service fees for the best rates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Euro to Kenyan Shilling exchange rate?
The EUR to KES exchange rate typically ranges between 140-180 KES per 1 EUR. The Central Bank of Kenya allows the shilling to float, though it intervenes for stability. Europe has a Kenyan diaspora (80,000+), particularly in Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Denmark, making EUR/KES an important European remittance corridor. The strong euro gives European Kenyans excellent remittance value. Our converter shows real-time mid-market rates updated every 30 minutes from OpenExchangeRates.
How can Kenyans in Europe send money to Kenya?
European Kenyans have excellent M-PESA-enabled options: Remitly (very popular, instant M-PESA delivery), WorldRemit (M-PESA widely used), Sendwave (low fees, M-PESA), Western Union or MoneyGram (extensive agent network); direct M-PESA transfers (revolutionary—60%+ of Kenyans use it); or bank transfers to Equity, KCB, Cooperative, or M-PESA-linked accounts. For communities in Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, UK sending to Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, M-PESA has transformed remittances—instant delivery in seconds.
Why is M-PESA important for Europe-Kenya transfers?
M-PESA revolutionized Kenyan finance and European-Kenya remittances: 60%+ of Kenyan adults use it, even in remote villages without banks. For European Kenyans, M-PESA means instant delivery (seconds vs days), low fees (€1-3 vs €15-40 for banks), wide acceptance everywhere, and no need for recipients to have bank accounts. Services like Remitly and WorldRemit deliver straight to M-PESA wallets. It's why Kenya leads Africa in mobile money—critical for the European Kenyan diaspora supporting families.
Why does the shilling weaken against the euro?
KES depreciation (1 EUR ≈ 150-180 KES) reflects: Kenya's persistent trade deficit, moderate-to-high inflation (5-9%), occasional political uncertainty, external debt servicing, drought cycles affecting agriculture, and tourism volatility. The euro's strength as a major reserve currency amplifies the gap. For European Kenyans (professionals, students, workers), the climbing EUR/KES rate means more shillings per euro—beneficial for remittances but recognizing that families back home face economic challenges.
When is the best time to send euros to Kenya?
The shilling tends to gradually weaken, so dramatic timing opportunities are infrequent. For monthly family support via M-PESA (very common), consistent transfers work well. For large transfers (land in Nairobi, school fees, medical bills, business investment), watch: Central Bank of Kenya policy, Eurozone economic data, inflation reports, election periods (volatility), and drought/food security news. Send when EUR/KES is elevated (shilling weak) to maximize shillings. Rate alerts help European Kenyans catch favorable moments.