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🇰🇪 Silver Price Today in Kenya | KSh8,959.05
Live silver price in Kenyan Shilling (KES) — updated every minute
Last updated: Jun 17, 2026, 09:36 PM ET
Per Gram (KES)
KSh288.0399
Per Troy Oz (KES)
KSh8,959.05
Per Kg (KES)
KSh288,040
USD/Silver Spot
$69.45/oz
USD/KES Rate
1 USD = 129 KES
Gold/Silver Ratio
62.2:1
Silver Market in Kenya
Kenya has modest domestic silver production, primarily from artisanal miners in the Migori and Kakamega regions. The Central Bank of Kenya holds small silver reserves. Nairobi is emerging as a regional financial hub, and silver investment products including digital silver platforms are growing in popularity among Kenya's expanding middle class.
Why do people in Kenya invest in silver?
Kenyan investors increasingly see silver as an inflation hedge and portfolio diversifier. silver jewellery is important in Kamba, Luo, and other Kenyan cultural traditions. Mobile money penetration has enabled new fintech solutions for silver investing — several apps allow Kenyans to buy fractional silver using M-Pesa.
Frequently Asked Questions — Silver in Kenya
What is the silver price today in Kenya in shillings?
Kenyan silver prices in KES are available from local dealers and online platforms. The price tracks international USD spot converted at the USD/KES rate published by the Central Bank of Kenya.
Can I buy silver with M-Pesa in Kenya?
Yes. Platforms like Safaricom's Ziidi (formerly M-Akiba) and fintech apps like Ndovu allow Kenyans to buy fractional silver using M-Pesa. This mobile-first approach has democratized silver investment for millions of Kenyans.
What silver coins or bars are available in Kenya?
Internationally recognized silver bars (PAMP, Valcambi, Credit Suisse) are available from dealers in Nairobi. South African Krugerrands and UAE-origin coins are also sold. Local production is primarily artisanal and not available in investment-grade form domestically.
How is silver taxed in Kenya?
silver purchases in Kenya attract 16% VAT. Capital gains from silver sales are subject to Capital Gains Tax at 5% on net gains. Import duties apply to silver brought into Kenya. Consult the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for current rates.