🇺🇬Gold Rate in Kampala Today
The gold rate in Kampala today is UGX 517,673 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up UGX 12,120 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into UGX for Kampala, Central Region. 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 Uganda's larger markets, with a population of around 1,680,600.
Gold rate in Kampala — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | UGX 517,673 | UGX 474,534 | UGX 452,964 | UGX 388,255 | UGX 301,976 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | UGX 16,101,431 | UGX 14,759,645 | UGX 14,088,752 | UGX 12,076,073 | UGX 9,392,501 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | UGX 517,673,015 | UGX 474,533,597 | UGX 452,963,888 | UGX 388,254,761 | UGX 301,975,925 |
All figures in UGX (Shilling). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 24K per gram in Kampala
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 UGX exchange rate.
| Date | 24K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | UGX 519,888 | +UGX 12,120 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | UGX 507,768 | +UGX 3,024 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | UGX 504,744 | +UGX 13,874 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | UGX 490,870 | -UGX 5,824 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | UGX 496,694 | +UGX 4,205 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | UGX 492,489 | +UGX 1,889 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | UGX 490,600 | -UGX 5,093 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | UGX 495,693 | +UGX 2,912 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | UGX 492,781 | +UGX 2,384 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | UGX 490,397 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Kampala — questions
What is the gold rate in Kampala today?
The gold rate in Kampala today is UGX 517,673 per gram for 24K, and UGX 517,673 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current UGX exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Kampala?
One gram of 24K gold costs UGX 517,673 in Kampala, and 22K costs UGX 474,534 per gram. 18K works out at UGX 388,255.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Kampala?
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 UGX 43,139 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Kampala different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Uganda — 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 4 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.