How to send money from Kenya or Uganda to South Sudan
- Average cost from Kenya, KSh 18,000
- 13.43%, third quarter of 2025 1
- Lowest cost from Kenya
- MoneyGram, 2.46% 1
- Data collected
- 14 August 2025 to 1 September 2025 1
- Uganda to South Sudan prices
- No data on the World Bank page on 20 October 2026 2
- Official Kenya shilling rate
- SSP 43.7757 buying, SSP 45.1788 selling, 20 October 2026 8
- Official Uganda shilling rate
- SSP 1.3592 buying, SSP 1.4040 selling, 20 October 2026 8
Costs from Kenya in World Bank data
The World Bank Remittance Prices Worldwide database priced a transfer of KSh 18,000, equal to US$200, from Kenya to South Sudan. Data were collected from 14 August 2025 to 1 September 2025 1. Total cost is the fee plus the exchange rate margin 1. The table shows one row per provider at https://remittanceprices.worldbank.org/corridor/Kenya/South-Sudan 1.
| Provider | Fee | FX margin | Total cost | Speed | Paid as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoneyGram 1 | KSh 350.00 1 | 0.52% 1 | 2.46% 1 | Less than one hour 1 | Cash or mobile wallet 1 |
| Dahabshiil 1 | KSh 414.00 1 | 0.55% 1 | 2.85% 1 | Same day 1 | Cash 1 |
| EcoBank Rapid Transfer 1 | KSh 517.50 1 | 1.81% 1 | 4.69% 1 | Less than one hour 1 | Cash 1 |
| Western Union 1 | KSh 207.00 1 | 5.68% 1 | 6.83% 1 | Less than one hour 1 | Cash 1 |
| ABC Bank 1 | KSh 1,800.00 1 | 1.81% 1 | 11.81% 1 | 2 days 1 | Bank account 1 |
| KCB Bank 1 | KSh 2,400.00 1 | 1.81% 1 | 15.14% 1 | 2 days 1 | Bank account 1 |
| GT Bank 1 | KSh 2,947.50 1 | 1.81% 1 | 18.19% 1 | Next day 1 | Bank account 1 |
| Development Bank of Kenya 1 | KSh 2,454.00 1 | 5.65% 1 | 19.28% 1 | 2 days 1 | Bank account 1 |
| United Bank for Africa 1 | KSh 3,047.50 1 | 3.10% 1 | 20.03% 1 | 2 days 1 | Bank account 1 |
| Ecobank 1 | KSh 6,065.10 1 | 1.81% 1 | 35.51% 1 | Same day 1 | Bank account 1 |
| Average of all providers 1 | KSh 1,975.13 1 | 2.45% 1 | 13.43% 1 | Not stated 1 | Not stated 1 |
Sending a larger amount from Kenya
The World Bank priced KSh 45,000 as well, equal to US$500 1. Total cost as a share of the amount fell for most providers. The page text opened for this guide did not include an average for this amount 1.
Mobile money from Kenya and Uganda
UNCDF reported in April 2023 that m-Gurush has cross-border interoperability with MTN in Uganda and Safaricom in Kenya 3. Chris Donkin of Mobile World Live reported on 29 April 2020 that m-Gurush could send and receive funds with providers in Kenya and Uganda from launch 4.
Lezeth Khoza of ITWeb reported on 29 May 2025 that MTN MoMo in South Sudan can receive money from 15 countries, including Uganda and Kenya, through Onafriq 5. Amnon Jakony of Access Radio reported on 27 June 2025 that MoMo receives from 12 countries, including Uganda and Kenya 6.
None of these sources gave a fee for mobile money transfers from Kenya or Uganda 3,45,6. In World Bank data, MoneyGram pays to a mobile wallet from Kenya at a total cost of 2.46% 1.
Sending from Uganda
The World Bank page for the Uganda to South Sudan corridor loaded without price records when checked on 20 October 2026 2. UNCDF lists Kenya, Uganda and Australia as inward remittance corridors to South Sudan, mainly through correspondent banking 3. It says South Sudanese migrants who send money are mainly in Uganda, Sudan and Ethiopia 3.
MTN Uganda's international remittances page did not name South Sudan as a destination when checked on 20 October 2026 7. Ask MTN Uganda customer care on 100 before you send 7.
Before you send
- Compare total cost, not only the fee. The World Bank counts the exchange rate margin as part of the cost 1.
- Check the receiver's account limit. A Tier One mobile money account has a daily limit of SSP 1,625,000, as reported by Access Radio 9.
- Check the official rate. The Bank of South Sudan showed SSP 43.7757 buying per Kenya shilling on 20 October 2026 8.
- Check payout speed. Bank transfers in World Bank data take up to 2 days 1.
- Use licensed channels. UNCDF says informal Safaricom agents operate in South Sudan without supervision 3.
Common questions
What is the cheapest way to send money from Kenya to South Sudan?
In World Bank data for the third quarter of 2025, MoneyGram had the lowest total cost at 2.46% of KSh 18,000 1.
How much does Western Union charge from Kenya to South Sudan?
A KSh 207.00 fee plus a 5.68% exchange rate margin, a total cost of 6.83% of KSh 18,000 1.
Can I send M-Pesa to South Sudan?
UNCDF reports that m-Gurush has cross-border interoperability with Safaricom in Kenya 3. The sources opened for this page give no fee for that route 3.
Can I send money from Uganda to South Sudan by mobile money?
UNCDF reports a link between m-Gurush and MTN in Uganda 3. ITWeb reports that MTN MoMo in South Sudan receives money from Uganda 5.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.
Sources
- World Bank Remittance Prices Worldwide: Sending money from Kenya to South Sudan, third quarter 2025
- World Bank Remittance Prices Worldwide: Sending money from Uganda to South Sudan (checked 20 October 2026)
- UNCDF: South Sudan Payment Infrastructure Assessment Report (April 2023)
- Mobile World Live, Chris Donkin: South Sudan provider launches cross border payments (29 April 2020)
- ITWeb, Lezeth Khoza: MTN MoMo, Onafriq partner on remittances in South Sudan (29 May 2025)
- Access Radio, Amnon Jakony: MTN expands MoMo to support South Sudanese remittances from 12 countries (27 June 2025)
- MTN Uganda: International remittances, provider page (checked 20 October 2026)
- Bank of South Sudan: home page, Bank of South Sudan Exchange Rates (checked 20 October 2026)
- Access Radio, Amnon Jakony: BoSS sets strict USD caps on mobile money (1 September 2026)
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