Convert Malagasy Ariary to Kenyan Shilling (MGA to KES)
Live Mid-Market Rate • October 6, 2026
Historical Exchange Trends: MGA to KES
Convert MGA to KES
| MGA | KES |
|---|---|
| 1 MGA | 0.029387 KES |
| 5 MGA | 0.146936 KES |
| 10 MGA | 0.293873 KES |
| 25 MGA | 0.734681 KES |
| 50 MGA | 1.47 KES |
| 100 MGA | 2.94 KES |
| 250 MGA | 7.35 KES |
| 500 MGA | 14.69 KES |
| 1,000 MGA | 29.39 KES |
Convert KES to MGA
| KES | MGA |
|---|---|
| 1 KES | 34.03 MGA |
| 5 KES | 170.14 MGA |
| 10 KES | 340.28 MGA |
| 25 KES | 850.71 MGA |
| 50 KES | 1,701.42 MGA |
| 100 KES | 3,402.84 MGA |
| 250 KES | 8,507.09 MGA |
| 500 KES | 17,014.18 MGA |
| 1,000 KES | 34,028.36 MGA |
Official Banking & Currency Intelligence: Kenya
The Kenyan Shilling (KES, symbol 'KSh') is the official legal tender of the Republic of Kenya, regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Kenya operates a market-driven floating exchange rate regime, with daily indicative benchmark rates published by the CBK based on interbank foreign exchange market transactions.
Kenya possesses East Africa's most advanced financial ecosystem, pioneered by mobile money services (M-PESA) alongside major commercial banks including KCB Bank Kenya, Equity Bank, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, and Co-operative Bank. Travelers arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi or Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa have access to full-service bank branches and licensed Forex bureaus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official exchange rate between Malagasy Ariary and Kenyan Shilling?
The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 MGA = 0.0294 KES (1 KES = 34.0284 MGA) as of October 6, 2026. Mid-market rates reflect real-time global interbank values without commercial retail markups.
Where can I exchange KES in Kenya or internationally?
Foreign currency can be exchanged for Kenyan Shillings at commercial banks (KCB, Equity Bank, Stanbic), licensed Forex bureaus in Nairobi and Mombasa, or official exchange kiosks at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). In Kenya, mobile money via Safaricom M-PESA is ubiquitous and widely used by visitors.
What are the cash declaration rules when traveling to Kenya?
Under Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Central Bank of Kenya anti-money laundering regulations, travelers carrying currency or negotiable instruments amounting to 10,000 USD or equivalent in other currencies must declare the full amount upon arrival or departure on official customs declaration forms.