🇰🇪Platinum Rate in Garissa Today
The platinum rate in Garissa today is KSh6,870 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up KSh204.98 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into KES for Garissa. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Kenya's larger markets, with a population of around 163,399.
Platinum rate in Garissa — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | KSh7,852 | KSh7,197 | KSh6,870 | KSh5,889 | KSh4,580 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | KSh244,218 | KSh223,867 | KSh213,691 | KSh183,164 | KSh142,461 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | KSh7,851,800 | KSh7,197,484 | KSh6,870,325 | KSh5,888,850 | KSh4,580,217 |
All figures in KES (Shilling). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 21K per gram in Garissa
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current KES exchange rate.
| Date | 21K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | KSh6,871 | +KSh204.98 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | KSh6,666 | +KSh103.40 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | KSh6,563 | +KSh277.44 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | KSh6,286 | -KSh200.61 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | KSh6,486 | +KSh114.68 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | KSh6,372 | +KSh90.30 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | KSh6,281 | -KSh130.71 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | KSh6,412 | +KSh55.71 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | KSh6,356 | +KSh4.73 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | KSh6,352 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Garissa — questions
What is the platinum rate in Garissa today?
The platinum rate in Garissa today is KSh6,870 per gram for 21K, and KSh7,852 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current KES exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Garissa?
One gram of 24K platinum costs KSh7,852 in Garissa, and 22K costs KSh7,197 per gram. 18K works out at KSh5,889.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Garissa?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is KSh654.32 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Garissa different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Kenya — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 18 seconds ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.