🇰🇪Kenya
Africa
Information
Capital
Nairobi
Population
56,800,000
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES KSh)
Languages
Swahili, English
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+254
Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Area
580,367 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
December 12 - Jamhuri Day
Internet domain
.ke
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About
Kenya is an East African country renowned for its geographic diversity including savannas, lakes, and mountains like Mount Kenya. It features a dynamic economy with sustained growth of 4.9% in 2025 per the 2026 Budget Policy Statement. The government implements the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda for development.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de marcher seul la nuit
- Ne pas afficher de valeurs
Terrorism(medium)
- Surveiller les alertes officielles
- Éviter les foules dans les zones à risque
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
- Éviter les matatus la nuit
Natural risks(Inondations saisonnières et sécheresses)
- Suivre les prévisions météo
- Préparer un kit d'urgence
Health(Système en amélioration avec Social Health Authority couvrant 21M+ personnes)
- Vaccins contre fièvre jaune, hépatite, typhoïde
- Eau en bouteille, anti-moustiques
Practical tips
- Inscription au programme STEP du MAE
- Assurance voyage complète
- Copie passeport en sécurité
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Left
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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