🇰🇪Silver Rate in Kisumu Today
The silver rate in Kisumu today is KSh8,199 per troy ounce for 22K, based on an international spot price of $69.11 per troy ounce. That is up KSh170.83 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into KES for Kisumu. 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 397,957.
Silver rate in Kisumu — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | KSh287.56 | KSh263.59 | KSh251.61 | KSh215.67 | KSh167.74 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | KSh8,944 | KSh8,199 | KSh7,826 | KSh6,708 | KSh5,217 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | KSh287,558 | KSh263,595 | KSh251,613 | KSh215,669 | KSh167,742 |
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 troy ounce in Kisumu
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 / troy ounce | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | KSh8,241 | +KSh170.83 | 2.12% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | KSh8,070 | +KSh271.92 | 3.49% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | KSh7,798 | +KSh212.71 | 2.80% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | KSh7,586 | -KSh258.62 | -3.30% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | KSh7,844 | +KSh134.41 | 1.74% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | KSh7,710 | +KSh13.65 | 0.18% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | KSh7,696 | -KSh80.91 | -1.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | KSh7,777 | +KSh93.24 | 1.21% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | KSh7,684 | -KSh39.98 | -0.52% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | KSh7,724 | — | — |
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Silver rate in Kisumu — questions
What is the silver rate in Kisumu today?
The silver rate in Kisumu today is KSh8,199 per troy ounce for 22K, and KSh8,944 per troy ounce 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 Kisumu?
One gram of 24K silver costs KSh287.56 in Kisumu, and 22K costs KSh263.59 per gram. 18K works out at KSh215.67.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Kisumu?
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 KSh23.96 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Kisumu 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 2 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.