Kenya · KES · August 2025
Gold Price in Kenya — August 2025
In August 2025, the gold price in Kenya closed at approximately KSh445,256 per troy ounce, equivalent to KSh166,974 per tola or KSh14,315 per gram. This represents a +2.66% change on the month (KSh433,717 open → KSh445,256 close).
Open
KSh433,717
per troy ounce
Close
KSh445,256
per troy ounce
High
KSh445,346
per troy ounce
Low
KSh430,223
per troy ounce
All unit prices at August 2025 close — Kenya
| Unit | Weight | Closing KES price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | KSh445,256 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | KSh14,315 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | KSh143,153 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | KSh14,315,294 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | KSh166,974 |
Karat-purity breakdown at August 2025 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KKENYA STD | KSh14,301 | KSh166,807 |
| 22K | KSh13,113 | KSh152,948 |
| 21K | KSh12,526 | KSh146,102 |
| 18K | KSh10,736 | KSh125,230 |
| 14K | KSh8,374 | KSh97,680 |
| 10K | KSh5,969 | KSh69,628 |
Daily gold price in KES — August 2025
August 2025 gold market: Fresh highs on safe-haven and ETF demand
BullishAnother breakout on safe-haven, ETF and central-bank demand.
Gold surged to new highs in August as investors sought protection from geopolitical tensions, large fiscal deficits, and currency risks. Strong ETF inflows, sustained central-bank purchases, and broad safe-haven demand combined for another major breakout.
What drove gold in August 2025
- strong ETF inflows
- safe-haven demand
- central-bank purchases
- fiscal-deficit and currency concerns
What happened next
A weakening US dollar extended the rally into the autumn.
For gold buyers in Kenya
August reinforced the pattern: with multiple independent demand sources active, gold kept making new highs.
The 2025 gold market: Continued bull market and de-dollarization signals
2025 saw gold continue its bull market with prices reaching new highs above $3,000/oz. BRICS+ expansion (UAE, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia) accelerated. Central-bank buying remained at record levels. The era of structural gold appreciation continued through the year.
Key drivers in 2025
Continued central-bank buying, BRICS+ settlement infrastructure, USD reserve share declining, AI-era productivity boom
2025 XAU/USD high
Above $3,000
2025 XAU/USD low
$2,580 (approx)
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 — August 2025, Kenya
KSh433,717
$3,364.00/oz
KSh433,652
$3,363.50/oz
KSh434,372
$3,369.09/oz
KSh436,553
$3,386.00/oz
KSh437,211
$3,391.10/oz
KSh436,478
$3,385.42/oz
KSh439,574
$3,409.43/oz
KSh438,941
$3,404.52/oz
KSh438,307
$3,399.60/oz
KSh439,030
$3,405.21/oz
KSh437,352
$3,392.20/oz
KSh433,116
$3,359.34/oz
KSh434,597
$3,370.83/oz
KSh435,148
$3,375.10/oz
KSh431,834
$3,349.40/oz
KSh430,223
$3,336.90/oz
KSh430,558
$3,339.50/oz
KSh433,020
$3,358.60/oz
KSh431,327
$3,345.47/oz
KSh432,208
$3,352.30/oz
KSh431,744
$3,348.70/oz
KSh435,663
$3,379.10/oz
KSh434,916
$3,373.30/oz
KSh434,916
$3,373.30/oz
KSh435,367
$3,376.80/oz
KSh437,713
$3,395.00/oz
KSh438,345
$3,399.90/oz
KSh441,427
$3,423.80/oz
KSh445,346
$3,454.20/oz
KSh444,637
$3,448.70/oz
KSh445,256
$3,453.50/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 2025 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 August 2025 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 August 2025
What was the gold price in Kenya in August 2025?
In August 2025, gold in Kenya opened at KSh433,717/oz and closed at KSh445,256/oz — a move of +2.66% on the month. Per tola: ≈KSh166,974; per gram: ≈KSh14,315; per 10g: ≈KSh143,153.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Kenya in August 2025?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Kenya at the August 2025 close was approximately KSh166,974, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $3,453.50/oz times the 2025-end KES/USD exchange rate of 128.9288. 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 August 2025?
Kenya's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the August 2025 close, that worked out to approximately KSh14,301 (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 August 2025 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2025-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 2025-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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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to KES at the 2025-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.