Gold price in Kenya today
27 October 2026 · KES · Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret
International spot reference, not a buy or sell offer. Updated 14:10 UTC.
Gold prices in Kenya by purity
| Purity | Gram | Tola | Ounce | Kilogram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | KSh 16,869 | KSh 196,754 | KSh 524,678 | KSh 16,868,796 |
| 22K | KSh 15,464 | KSh 180,365 | KSh 480,973 | KSh 15,463,625 |
| 21K | KSh 14,760 | KSh 172,160 | KSh 459,093 | KSh 14,760,196 |
| 18K | KSh 12,652 | KSh 147,566 | KSh 393,509 | KSh 12,651,597 |
| 14K | KSh 9,868 | KSh 115,101 | KSh 306,937 | KSh 9,868,245 |
| 10K | KSh 7,034 | KSh 82,047 | KSh 218,791 | KSh 7,034,288 |
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Own gold-backed UAS from $1
United Africa Shilling (UAS) is a digital currency on Solana backed by physical gold, with the reserve proven on-chain.
The UAS price moves, so its gold value changes. Values shown at today's rate.
Why shops in Kenya quote different prices
This page shows the value of the gold itself at the international spot price. Jewellers and dealers in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu add making charges, their margin, purity testing and local taxes, so shop prices for jewellery are usually higher, and buying prices for old gold are usually lower. Use the spot value as your reference when you negotiate.
Questions
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Kenya today?
At the international spot price, 1 gram of 24K gold is KSh 16,869 today (27 October 2026). 22K is KSh 15,464 and 18K is KSh 12,652 per gram.
How much is a tola of gold in Kenya?
One tola is 11.66 grams. A tola of 24K gold is KSh 196,754 at today's spot price.
What do 24K, 22K and 18K mean?
Karats measure purity out of 24. 24K is 99.9% gold, 22K is 91.7%, 21K is 87.5% and 18K is 75%. The price per gram falls with purity because there is less gold in each gram.
Why is my jeweller's price different?
Jewellery prices include making charges, the dealer's margin and taxes. The spot price is the value of the gold content only.
How can I own gold with a small amount?
UAS is a gold-backed digital currency you can buy from $1. Its gold reserve is proven on-chain, and UAS can be redeemed for physical gold from 20 g at today's gold value.