Live AED → KES rates · 5 providers compared · Updates every 15 min
5 services · 🇰🇪 Kenya · ranked by most received after fees
TapTapSend
No fees1 AED = 35.00 KES · No fee · 12m ago
YOU RECEIVE
35,000.00 KES
YOU RECEIVE
35,000.00 KES
Botim
1 AED = 35.16 KES · AED 10.00 · 12m ago
YOU RECEIVE
34,805.90 KES
−194.10 KES
YOU RECEIVE
34,805.90 KES
−194.10 KES
e& money
1 AED = 35.23 KES · AED 15.00 · 12m ago
YOU RECEIVE
34,703.50 KES
−296.50 KES
YOU RECEIVE
34,703.50 KES
−296.50 KES
Remitly
No fee first transfer1 AED = 34.95 KES · AED 8.00 · 2h ago
YOU RECEIVE
34,670.40 KES
−329.60 KES
YOU RECEIVE
34,670.40 KES
−329.60 KES
Western Union
1 AED = 34.90 KES · AED 15.00 · 12m ago
YOU RECEIVE
34,378.95 KES
−621.05 KES
YOU RECEIVE
34,378.95 KES
−621.05 KES
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Kenya has a growing expat population in the UAE, particularly in Dubai. M-Pesa, Kenya's ubiquitous mobile money platform, has made it exceptionally easy to send money directly to anyone with a Safaricom SIM card. This makes the UAE-to-Kenya corridor one of the most digitally advanced for last-mile delivery.
Kenya does not tax inward remittances for personal use. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) regulates all money transfer operators. M-Pesa is licensed by the CBK and considered a formal channel.
Based on live rates, TapTapSend currently offers the best rate for sending AED to Kenyan Shilling — 1 AED = 35.0000 KES. For M-Pesa transfers, Remitly and WorldRemit are popular choices. For bank transfers, Wise offers competitive mid-market rates.
Fees vary by provider. Some charge a flat fee (e.g. AED 10–25), others charge a percentage (0.4–1.5%), and some like TapTapSend offer zero fees. The total cost depends on your amount — use the calculator above to compare the exact amount received after fees.
Transfer speed depends on the provider and payment method. Instant transfers (Botim, Careem Pay) typically arrive within minutes. Bank transfers through Wise or Remitly usually take 1–2 business days. Al Ansari and UAE Exchange offer same-day cash pickup.
The best live rate today is 1 AED = 35.0000 KES (TapTapSend). Rates are updated every 15 minutes on dirham247.ae.
Yes — all providers listed on dirham247.ae are licensed and regulated by the UAE Central Bank or equivalent authorities. Wise, Remitly, and Western Union are internationally regulated. Always use official apps or websites.
Kenya does not tax inward remittances for personal use. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) regulates all money transfer operators. M-Pesa is licensed by the CBK and considered a formal channel.
