The Kenya shilling traded at 129.96 to the US dollar on November 9, 2026, according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s daily table. The pound fell to 173.75 shillings and the euro eased to 144.93. The Japanese yen, per 100 units, rose to 82.16.
The Central Bank of Kenya’s table for November 9, 2026, puts the shilling at 129.96 to the US dollar. That is unchanged from the level recorded on November 3 and November 20, 2025, and it is slightly higher than the 129.91 on November 6. The rate has stayed close to 130 per dollar for more than a year.
The pound fell to 173.75 shillings, down from 174.82 on November 6 and 175.18 on November 5. That is a fall of about 0.6 percent over three days. Compared with a year earlier, when the pound stood at 169.67, sterling is still about 2.4 percent higher against the shilling.
The euro eased to 144.93 shillings, down from 145.73 on November 6 and 146.27 on November 5. Over three days that is a fall of about 0.9 percent. Against the November 2025 level of 149.68, the euro is about 3.2 percent weaker.
The Japanese yen, quoted per 100 units, rose to 82.16 from 81.98 on November 6, a gain of about 0.2 percent. It remains slightly below its level of 82.53 a year earlier. The South African rand firmed to 7.86 shillings, against 7.92 on November 6.
Because the dollar rate has held steady, the moves in the pound, euro and yen mostly reflect how those currencies are moving against the dollar. The daily table does not give reasons for the changes, so any explanation would be speculation. What is clear is that the shilling’s stability against the dollar has not carried over to every currency.
For businesses and households, the impact depends on the currencies they pay in. Goods invoiced in dollars have not become more expensive through the exchange rate over the past year. Those paying in sterling still face slightly higher costs than a year earlier, while euro-linked purchases have become cheaper.
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 check 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 129.96 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 holds near 130 to the dollar and whether the pound and euro keep easing. Traders and importers will be watching for any sustained shift in dollar demand.
