22K Gold Price in Kenya Today — Per Gram Rate in KES
Today’s 22 karat (916) gold rate in Kenya in Kenyan Shilling, calculated live from the international spot market. 22K is Kenya’s main jewellery karat — the balance of purity and durability for everyday gold.
22K Gold Rate in Kenya Today — By Weight
22K gold is 91.6% pure, so its price is 22/24 of the pure spot rate, converted into shillings. These are indicative metal values; a jeweller adds making charges, and a dealer adds a small premium on bars and coins.
| Weight | 22K Value (KES) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | — |
| 5 grams | — |
| 10 grams | — |
| 1 tola (11.6638 g) | — |
| 1 troy ounce (31.1035 g) | — |
| 1 kilogram | — |
1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams · 1 tola = 11.6638 grams. Rates are indicative metal values from the live international market, not a specific dealer’s quote.
22K vs Other Karats — Same Day, Different Purity
All karats move from the same 24K rate. A lower karat simply contains less pure gold: 22K is 91.6% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%. That is why 22K sits below 24K per gram but above 18K — and why 24K remains the reference every Kenyan dealer works from.
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram (KES) | Main use in Kenya |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | — | Bars & coins (investment) |
| 22K | 91.6% | — | Jewellery |
| 18K | 75.0% | — | Everyday jewellery |
Full karat tables are on the gold price in Kenya homepage.
22K Gold Calculator — Kenya
Enter any weight to see its 22K metal value in Kenyan Shilling and US Dollars at the live rate.
Metal value only — a dealer’s bar or coin price adds a premium, and a jeweller’s price adds making charges.
Buying 22K Gold in Kenya — What to Know
Prefer 22K jewellery with a 916 hallmark. 916 means 91.6% pure gold — the same standard as this page’s rate. It is the karat Kenyan jewellers most commonly work in.
Check the stamp. Genuine 22K pieces are marked 916 or 22K. No stamp, no buy.
Ask for making charges separately. A good jeweller shows the metal value and the making charge as two numbers. If you only get one lump price, ask for the breakdown — that is where overcharging hides.
Keep the receipt. A receipt showing weight, karat and making charge protects your resale price later, especially when you sell the piece back.
22K Gold Price in Kenya — FAQ
What is the 22K gold price in Kenya today per gram?
It changes with the live international market. The per-gram rate at the top of this page shows today’s 22K rate in KES, updated automatically from the spot price.
Why is 22K gold the main jewellery karat in Kenya?
22K gold is 91.6% pure, so it keeps most of gold’s value, while the other metals in it add the strength pure gold lacks. That balance is why everyday jewellery in Kenya is usually 22K, not soft 24K or lower-purity 18K.
Is 22K gold a good investment in Kenya?
22K jewellery holds most of the world gold price and is easy to resell in Nairobi and Mombasa, but making charges are not fully recovered on resale. Bars track the price more closely. Gold prices also fall, sometimes sharply, so treat it as a long-term store of value, not a guaranteed profit. This page gives information, not financial advice.