Best CAD to KES Exchange Rate Today
Compare live CAD to KES exchange rates from top remittance providers. See how much your Canadian dollars deliver in Kenyan shillings — free, no sign-up required.
CAD →KES
Amount: 100 CAD
Rates are latest checked, not guaranteed
Rates shown are the latest checked by CheckRate and may have changed since. Estimated receive amounts exclude taxes and any destination bank fees. Always confirm the final amount on the provider's platform before sending. CheckRate may earn a referral fee when you use provider links.
About CAD → KES Transfers
The Canadian Dollar to Kenyan Shilling corridor connects the Canada-based diaspora with families in Kenya. Exchange rates on this corridor are set by each provider independently — meaning the same transfer can deliver significantly different amounts depending on which service you use.
The rate you see advertised is almost never the mid-market rate (the "real" rate that appears on Google). Providers add a margin — their profit — on top. Some also charge a flat transfer fee. The only number that tells the full story is the estimated receive amount: how much Kenyan Shilling actually lands in your recipient's account.
CheckRate calculates this automatically for each provider on the CAD → KES corridor, updated regularly from each provider's live data. Before every transfer, take 60 seconds to compare — it can mean the difference of thousands of shillings per transfer.
Quick Tips
- 1Always compare the estimated receive amount, not just the headline rate.
- 2Rates change daily. The best provider today may not be best tomorrow.
- 3Pay by bank transfer where possible — card payments can mean a slightly worse rate.
- 4Midweek transfers (Mon–Thu) often get tighter spreads than weekends.
Rates shown are the latest checked by CheckRate. Not guaranteed final transfer amounts. Always confirm on the provider's platform before sending.
Frequently Asked Questions — CAD to KES
What is the best way to send money from Canada to Kenya?
Providers like Wise, Remitly, and Sendwave offer competitive CAD to KES rates. Compare estimated receive amounts on CheckRate before every transfer.
How long does a CAD to KES transfer take?
Most digital providers deliver to Kenyan bank accounts and M-Pesa within minutes to a few hours on weekdays.
Can I send money to M-Pesa in Kenya from Canada?
Yes — Sendwave and several other providers support direct M-Pesa delivery, which is often the fastest and most convenient option for recipients.
What is a good CAD to KES exchange rate?
Check the mid-market rate on Google for 'CAD to KES' and compare — the best providers typically stay within 1–2% of that rate.