🇰🇪Gold Rate in Kenya Today
The gold rate in Kenya today is KSh550,462 per troy ounce for 22K, based on an international spot price of $4,641.30 per troy ounce. That is up KSh7,104 from the previous close.
Gold rate in Kenya — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | KSh19,307 | KSh17,698 | KSh16,893 | KSh14,480 | KSh11,262 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | KSh600,504 | KSh550,462 | KSh525,441 | KSh450,378 | KSh350,294 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | KSh19,306,640 | KSh17,697,753 | KSh16,893,310 | KSh14,479,980 | KSh11,262,207 |
All figures in KES (Shilling). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
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Gold rate in Kenya — questions
What is the gold rate in Kenya today?
The gold rate in Kenya today is KSh550,462 per troy ounce for 22K, and KSh600,504 per troy ounce for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current KES exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Kenya?
One gram of 24K gold costs KSh19,307 in Kenya, and 22K costs KSh17,698 per gram. 18K works out at KSh14,480.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Kenya?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is KSh1,609 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 1 month ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.