Shilling Holds at 129.91 to Dollar as Euro Dips Further

The Kenya shilling traded at 129.91 to the US dollar on November 6, 2026, according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s daily table. The euro eased to 145.73 shillings, while the pound was quoted at 174.82 and the Japanese yen, per 100 units, at 81.98

The Central Bank of Kenya’s table for November 6, 2026, puts the shilling at 129.91 to the US dollar. That is slightly lower than the 129.96 recorded the day before and the 129.97 on November 3. The rate has stayed within a narrow band close to 130 per dollar for more than a year.

The euro fell 0.37 percent to 145.73 shillings from 146.27 the previous day, after edging up on November 5. Against the same day a year earlier, the euro is about 2.6 percent weaker, down from 149.68. The euro’s direction over the past three days has been mixed, which suggests the movement is driven by changes in the euro’s value against the dollar.

The pound was quoted at 174.82 shillings, down from 175.18 the day before, a fall of about 0.2 percent. Over three days the pound has still risen slightly, from 174.45 on November 3. Compared with a year earlier, when it stood at 169.67, sterling is about 3 percent higher against the shilling.

The Japanese yen, quoted per 100 units, was 81.98, almost unchanged from 81.97 on November 5. It is about 0.7 percent below its level in late November 2025. The South African rand firmed in the other direction, costing 7.92 shillings compared with 7.89 the day before.

Because the dollar has held steady, the moves in the pound, euro and yen mostly reflect how those currencies are moving against the dollar. The table does not explain the causes, so any reasons for the changes would be speculative. What is clear is that the shilling’s stability against the dollar has not carried over to every currency pair.

For businesses and households, the practical impact depends on what they pay for in each currency. Goods invoiced in dollars have not become more expensive through the exchange rate over the past year. Those paying in pounds face slightly higher costs than a year ago, while those paying in euros may have some relief.

The table is a reference rate, and the buying and selling rates offered by banks and money transfer services usually differ from it. Anyone making a foreign payment should compare the rate they will actually receive before committing.

Some economic forecasts published in late 2025 expected the shilling to weaken toward 134 per dollar by the end of 2026. The current rate of 129.91 is well below that projection. Dollar demand from importers and manufacturers remains the main factor that could push the rate higher.

The next CBK tables and weekly bulletins will show whether the shilling continues to hold near 130 to the dollar and whether the euro and pound keep moving. Traders and importers will be watching for any sustained change in dollar demand.