🇰🇪Platinum Rate in Kakamega County Today
The platinum rate in Kakamega County today is KSh7,197 per gram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up KSh214.74 from the previous close. Rates across Kakamega County follow the national Kenya market, since gold is priced internationally and converted at the same exchange rate.
Platinum rate in Kakamega County — 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 · 22K per gram in Kakamega County
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 | 22K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | KSh7,199 | +KSh214.74 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | KSh6,984 | +KSh108.33 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | KSh6,876 | +KSh290.64 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | KSh6,585 | -KSh210.16 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | KSh6,795 | +KSh120.15 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | KSh6,675 | +KSh94.59 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | KSh6,580 | -KSh136.93 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | KSh6,717 | +KSh58.36 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | KSh6,659 | +KSh4.96 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | KSh6,654 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Kakamega County — questions
What is the platinum rate in Kakamega County today?
The platinum rate in Kakamega County today is KSh7,197 per gram for 22K, 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 Kakamega County?
One gram of 24K platinum costs KSh7,852 in Kakamega County, and 22K costs KSh7,197 per gram. 18K works out at KSh5,889.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Kakamega County?
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.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 7 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.