Gold Price in Kenya Today — Live Rate per Gram in KES
Today’s gold rate in Kenya in Kenyan Shilling, calculated live from the international spot market. 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K — per gram, per ounce and per tola.
Gold Rate in Kenya Today — Full Table
The metal value of gold in Kenya today. Jewellers add making charges and their margin on top of these rates, so the final shop price of a piece will be higher.
| Karat | Per Gram | Per Ounce | Per Tola | Per Kilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K (999) | — | — | — | — |
| 22K (916) | — | — | — | — |
| 21K (875) | — | — | — | — |
| 18K (750) | — | — | — | — |
1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams · 1 tola = 11.6638 grams. Rates are indicative metal values from the live international market, not a specific dealer’s quote.
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Gold Calculator — Kenya
Enter any weight and karat to see its metal value in Kenyan Shilling and US Dollars at the live rate.
Metal value only — a jeweller’s buying or selling price will differ by their charges.
Silver Price in Kenya Today
Silver in Kenya follows the same international market. Silver jewellery and coins are priced from this metal value plus the dealer’s charges.
Gold Price in Nairobi & Mombasa
Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya’s main gold trading centre, with jewellers and dealers concentrated in the city centre and Eastleigh. The gold rate in Nairobi is the same international rate shown on this page — compare making charges between two or three shops before you buy, because that is where prices actually differ.
Mombasa
Mombasa’s jewellers follow the same national metal rate. As a port city it has a long history in the gold and jewellery trade. Always ask for the day’s per-gram rate, check the hallmark, and take a receipt that shows weight and karat.
How the Gold Price in Kenya is Calculated
Gold trades worldwide at one price, quoted in US dollars per troy ounce (XAU/USD). The Kenyan price is built from it in four steps:
1. Start with the live spot price per ounce in USD. 2. Convert it into Kenyan Shilling using the current USD/KES exchange rate (the Central Bank of Kenya publishes the indicative rate). 3. Divide by 31.1035 to get the price of one gram of pure 24K gold. 4. Adjust for purity — 22K is 91.6% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
That is why the gold price in Kenya changes even on days when nothing happens locally: a move in the dollar price of gold, or a move in the shilling, moves the Kenyan rate directly. Gold shops then add making charges, and dealers add a margin, which is why two shops can quote different final prices on the same day while the metal rate underneath is identical.
Buying Gold in Kenya — 5 Checks
Check the hallmark. Every genuine piece is stamped with its purity (e.g. 916 for 22K, 750 for 18K). No stamp, no buy.
Ask for the per-gram rate first. A good dealer separates the metal value from the making charge. If a shop only gives one lump price, ask them to break it down.
Weigh it in front of you. The weight should be measured on a calibrated scale while you watch.
Take a proper receipt. It should show weight, karat, rate per gram and the total. You will need it if you ever sell the piece back.
For investment, prefer bars and coins. Jewellery carries high making charges that you do not recover on resale. Sealed 24K bars and well-known coins hold their value closest to the rate on this page.
Gold Price in Kenya — FAQ
What is the gold price in Kenya today per gram?
It changes with the live international market. The per-gram table at the top of this page shows today’s 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K rates in KES, updated automatically from the spot price.
Why does the gold price in Kenya change every day?
Because it is built from two moving parts: the world gold price in dollars and the USD/KES exchange rate. If either moves, the Kenyan shilling rate moves.
What is 1 tola of gold worth in Kenya?
One tola is 11.6638 grams. Its value is in the rate table above, and you can price any tola weight exactly with the calculator.
Is gold a good investment in Kenya?
Gold has historically protected value against inflation and shilling depreciation, and it is easy to resell in Nairobi and Mombasa. But its price also falls — sometimes sharply — so treat it as a long-term store of value, not a guaranteed profit. This page gives information, not financial advice.
Where can I check the gold rate before going to a jeweller?
Right here — this page updates from the live international spot price, the same source every Kenyan dealer’s rate is built from.