Kenya · KES · September 2021
Gold Price in Kenya — September 2021
In September 2021, the gold price in Kenya closed at approximately KSh197,223 per troy ounce, equivalent to KSh73,960 per tola or KSh6,341 per gram. This represents a -3.81% change on the month (KSh205,031 open → KSh197,223 close).
Open
KSh205,031
per troy ounce
Close
KSh197,223
per troy ounce
High
KSh207,125
per troy ounce
Low
KSh196,204
per troy ounce
All unit prices at September 2021 close — Kenya
| Unit | Weight | Closing KES price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | KSh197,223 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | KSh6,341 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | KSh63,409 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | KSh6,340,860 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | KSh73,960 |
Karat-purity breakdown at September 2021 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KKENYA STD | KSh6,335 | KSh73,886 |
| 22K | KSh5,808 | KSh67,747 |
| 21K | KSh5,548 | KSh64,715 |
| 18K | KSh4,756 | KSh55,470 |
| 14K | KSh3,709 | KSh43,266 |
| 10K | KSh2,644 | KSh30,841 |
Daily gold price in KES — September 2021
September 2021 gold market: Taper signals pressure gold
BearishApproaching QE taper lifted yields and the dollar.
Gold drifted lower toward $1,750 in September as the Federal Reserve signalled it would soon begin tapering its bond purchases. Rising yields and a firmer dollar weighed on the metal into the autumn.
What drove gold in September 2021
- Fed signalling a November taper
- rising Treasury yields
- firmer US dollar
- subdued investment demand
Key events in September 2021
- Sep 22Fed flags imminent taper; gold eases toward $1,750
What happened next
Inflation worries pulled gold back up in October before a volatile November.
For gold buyers in Kenya
September reminded buyers that the withdrawal of central-bank support — not just rate hikes — is a headwind for gold.
The 2021 gold market: Consolidation below 2020 highs
Gold traded mostly sideways in 2021 between $1,680 and $1,950 as the Fed signaled coming tightening. Cryptocurrency mania peaked in November. Inflation began running above target. Year close: $1,829.
Key drivers in 2021
Crypto-boom drawing capital, Fed taper announcement, inflation rising, equity rally
2021 XAU/USD high
$1,945 (Jun)
2021 XAU/USD low
$1,676 (Mar)
Era context — The modern bull market (2019 to today)
Gold's second major bull market of the 21st century. Driven by COVID stimulus, Russia sanctions, central-bank accumulation at record levels, and the structural shift toward a multi-polar reserve system. New all-time highs reached repeatedly since 2020.
The Kenya gold market
Kenya retail gold prices are quoted in the local currency per gram for 24K and 22K purities, and per troy ounce for investment-grade bullion. Local rates usually sit above the international XAU/USD spot price after import duties, sales taxes, and jewellery making charges are applied. Use this archive as the international reference price; final retail rates depend on your dealer and the date's exchange rate.
Standard quote unit
gram
Common purity
24K
Currency
KES (KSh)
Daily gold price — September 2021, Kenya
KSh205,031
$1,811.80/oz
KSh205,122
$1,812.60/oz
KSh206,378
$1,823.70/oz
KSh207,125
$1,830.31/oz
KSh206,140
$1,821.60/oz
KSh203,945
$1,802.20/oz
KSh202,112
$1,786.00/oz
KSh202,372
$1,788.30/oz
KSh203,085
$1,794.60/oz
KSh203,523
$1,798.47/oz
KSh203,006
$1,793.90/oz
KSh202,881
$1,792.80/oz
KSh203,356
$1,797.00/oz
KSh197,811
$1,748.00/oz
KSh198,717
$1,756.00/oz
KSh199,985
$1,767.21/oz
KSh198,920
$1,757.80/oz
KSh200,810
$1,774.50/oz
KSh200,686
$1,773.40/oz
KSh198,038
$1,750.00/oz
KSh197,676
$1,746.80/oz
KSh199,272
$1,760.91/oz
KSh198,637
$1,755.30/oz
KSh196,204
$1,733.80/oz
KSh196,589
$1,737.20/oz
KSh197,223
$1,742.80/oz
How Kenya gold prices are calculated on this page
Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The KES/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2021 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every KES figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × KES/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all September 2021 prices on this page.
Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).
What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in Kenya, add the country-specific levies described in the “Kenyagold market” section above.
FAQ — Kenya gold price in September 2021
What was the gold price in Kenya in September 2021?
In September 2021, gold in Kenya opened at KSh205,031/oz and closed at KSh197,223/oz — a move of -3.81% on the month. Per tola: ≈KSh73,960; per gram: ≈KSh6,341; per 10g: ≈KSh63,409.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Kenya in September 2021?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Kenya at the September 2021 close was approximately KSh73,960, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,742.80/oz times the 2021-end KES/USD exchange rate of 113.1644. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Kenya in September 2021?
Kenya's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the September 2021 close, that worked out to approximately KSh6,335 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
KES prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for September 2021 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2021-end KES/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.
Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?
The KSh figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to KES at the 2021-end exchange rate. Kenya's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.
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Other markets? Compare September 2021 prices across other major gold-trading countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Egypt.
Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to KES at the 2021-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in Kenya before transacting.