🇰🇪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
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 level :Risque moyen à élevé selon les régions, avec criminalité urbaine et menaces terroristes dans certaines zones frontalières.
Risk areas
Somalie border - Terrorisme élevéNairobi slums - Criminalité élevéeCoast region - Criminalité et terrorisme moyen
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
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center350
1-bedroom apartment in city center450
1-bedroom apartment in suburb250
3-bedroom apartment in city center900
3-bedroom apartment in suburb600
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal4
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant30
McDonald's menu6
Local beer (0.5L)1.5
Cappuccino2.5
Water (1.5L)0.6
Bread (500g)0.7
Milk (1L)0.8
Eggs (12)1.8
Chicken (1kg)3.5
Apples (1kg)2
Bananas (1kg)0.8
Transport
Public transport ticket0.5
Monthly transport subscription20
Taxi ride (start)2
Taxi (1km)0.7
Gasoline (1L)1.2
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)35
Tennis court (1h weekend)15
Cinema5
Theater10
Health
General practitioner consultation20
Dentist consultation30
Antibiotic medications10
Cold medications (6 days)5
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)40
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10
Public services for 85m² apartment40
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)50
Nike sports shoes90
International primary school (monthly)500
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType G, Type C, Type D
Emergency numbers
Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants