🇰🇪Kenya
Africa· Updated 06/03/2026
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)
- Avoid walking alone at night
- Do not display valuables
Terrorism(medium)
- Monitor official alerts
- Avoid crowds in risk areas
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Avoid matatus at night
Natural risks(Seasonal floods and droughts)
- Follow weather forecasts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Improving system with Social Health Authority covering over 21 million people)
- Yellow fever, hepatitis, typhoid vaccines
- Bottled water, anti-mosquito measures
Practical tips
- Register with the MFA's STEP program
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Secure passport copy
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
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Emergency numbers
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Left
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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