Kenya · KES · March 2024
Gold Price in Kenya — March 2024
In March 2024, the gold price in Kenya closed at approximately KSh292,699 per troy ounce, equivalent to KSh109,764 per tola or KSh9,410 per gram. This represents a +4.99% change on the month (KSh278,778 open → KSh292,699 close).
Open
KSh278,778
per troy ounce
Close
KSh292,699
per troy ounce
High
KSh292,699
per troy ounce
Low
KSh273,864
per troy ounce
All unit prices at March 2024 close — Kenya
| Unit | Weight | Closing KES price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | KSh292,699 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | KSh9,410 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | KSh94,105 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | KSh9,410,487 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | KSh109,764 |
Karat-purity breakdown at March 2024 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KKENYA STD | KSh9,401 | KSh109,654 |
| 22K | KSh8,620 | KSh100,544 |
| 21K | KSh8,234 | KSh96,043 |
| 18K | KSh7,058 | KSh82,323 |
| 14K | KSh5,505 | KSh64,212 |
| 10K | KSh3,924 | KSh45,772 |
Daily gold price in KES — March 2024
March 2024 gold market: Breakout to new all-time highs
BullishA decisive breakout above the long-standing 2020 record.
Gold broke decisively to fresh record highs above $2,200 in March, powered by relentless central-bank buying, strong Asian demand, and growing confidence that Fed rate cuts were coming. The move ended years of consolidation below the 2020 peak.
March 2024 finally resolved a question that had hung over gold since August 2020: could it break its old record? For more than three years, $2,075 had acted as a ceiling. The breakout was notable for what did not cause it — there was no single crisis headline. Instead it was driven by structural, price-insensitive buyers: central banks diversifying away from the dollar and Asian households accumulating bullion. That kind of demand tends to produce durable trends rather than spikes, which is why the breakout marked the start of a sustained bull market rather than a one-off.
What drove gold in March 2024
- record central-bank buying
- rising Fed rate-cut expectations
- strong Chinese retail and official demand
- momentum breakout
Key events in March 2024
- Mar 8Gold clears $2,200 for the first time
What happened next
With no overhead resistance left, gold ran from record to record through the rest of 2024.
For gold buyers in Kenya
March's breakout above the long-standing ceiling confirmed a new bull market — buyers who waited for 'a pullback to old highs' never got one.
Related months to read
The 2024 gold market: Above $2,500 — breakout to new highs
2024 saw gold break decisively above $2,000 and reach $2,790 by year-end. Central-bank buying continued at record pace. Geopolitical tensions (Middle East, Ukraine) and Fed rate cuts beginning in September drove the rally. Year close: $2,624.
Key drivers in 2024
Fed cuts begin, central-bank buying records, BRICS expansion, Middle East tensions, USD weakness
2024 XAU/USD high
$2,790 (Oct)
2024 XAU/USD low
$1,991 (Feb)
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 — March 2024, Kenya
KSh278,778
$2,158.01/oz
KSh273,864
$2,119.98/oz
KSh273,864
$2,119.98/oz
KSh276,694
$2,141.88/oz
KSh278,034
$2,152.25/oz
KSh279,655
$2,164.80/oz
KSh283,587
$2,195.24/oz
KSh282,797
$2,189.13/oz
KSh282,797
$2,189.13/oz
KSh282,211
$2,184.59/oz
KSh281,608
$2,179.92/oz
KSh281,237
$2,177.05/oz
KSh280,690
$2,172.81/oz
KSh279,504
$2,163.63/oz
KSh279,504
$2,163.63/oz
KSh279,410
$2,162.91/oz
KSh287,162
$2,222.92/oz
KSh285,826
$2,212.57/oz
KSh282,410
$2,186.13/oz
KSh281,801
$2,181.41/oz
KSh281,801
$2,181.41/oz
KSh284,225
$2,200.18/oz
KSh283,902
$2,197.68/oz
KSh288,895
$2,236.33/oz
KSh292,699
$2,265.78/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 2024 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 March 2024 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 March 2024
What was the gold price in Kenya in March 2024?
In March 2024, gold in Kenya opened at KSh278,778/oz and closed at KSh292,699/oz — a move of +4.99% on the month. Per tola: ≈KSh109,764; per gram: ≈KSh9,410; per 10g: ≈KSh94,105.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Kenya in March 2024?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Kenya at the March 2024 close was approximately KSh109,764, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $2,265.78/oz times the 2024-end KES/USD exchange rate of 129.1828. 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 March 2024?
Kenya's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the March 2024 close, that worked out to approximately KSh9,401 (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 March 2024 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2024-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 2024-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.
When did gold first break above $2,200?
Gold first traded above $2,200 per ounce in early March 2024, breaking out to new all-time highs after years of consolidation below its 2020 record.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to KES at the 2024-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.