18K gold price in Kenya today
On November 5, 2026, 18K gold in Kenya costs 12,923.50 KES per gram and 401,966 KES per troy ounce, based on the live international spot price.
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18K gold price in KES by weight
| Weight | Spot value | Buy (bid) | Sell (ask) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 12,923.50 | 12,665.03 | 13,181.96 |
| 5 g | 64,617.48 | 63,325.13 | 65,909.82 |
| 8 g | 103,388 | 101,320 | 105,456 |
| 10 g | 129,235 | 126,650 | 131,820 |
| Troy ounce | 401,966 | 393,926 | 410,005 |
| Tola | 150,737 | 147,722 | 153,752 |
| Kilogram | 12,923,495 | 12,665,025 | 13,181,965 |
What is 18K gold?
18K gold is 75% pure (hallmark 750). It is the usual fine-jewelry standard in Europe and Latin America and the base for most white and rose gold.
The 18K price is calculated as the 24K price multiplied by 0.75. Today that gives 17,231.33 × 0.75 = 12,923.50 KES per gram.
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KES exchange rate
| 1 USD | 129.8716 KES |
|---|---|
| 1 EUR | 145.9376 KES |
| 1 GBP | 174.9546 KES |
Gold spot price trend (USD/oz)
How the gold price in Kenya is calculated
We take the live spot price of 4,126.80 USD per troy ounce, divide it by 31.1035 to get 132.68 USD per gram of pure gold, and multiply by today’s exchange rate of 129.8716 KES per dollar. That gives 17,231.33 KES per gram for 24K. Lower karats are priced by their gold content.
Before you sell, weigh your pieces on a jeweler’s scale, check the hallmark and compare at least two quotes. Read our guide to selling gold.
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