What is the Capital of Kenya?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Kenya is Nairobi. Kenya is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 53,330,978. The official currency is the Kenyan shilling and the primary language spoken is Swahili.
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Nairobi at a glance
| Capital city | Nairobi |
|---|---|
| Country | Kenya (Republic of Kenya) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 53,330,978 (26th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling (KES) |
| Calling code | +254 |
| Emergency number | 999 (or 112) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Kenya
- Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia
- Mogadishu, capital of Somalia
- Juba, capital of South Sudan
- Dodoma, capital of Tanzania
- Kampala, capital of Uganda
Kenya in context
- Kenya covers 580,367 km², making it the 47th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 92 people per km² ranks 96th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
- With 53,330,978 people, Kenya holds about 12.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 3.7% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Kenya has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Kenya is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Kenya — FAQ
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
Is Nairobi the largest city in Kenya?
Yes — Nairobi is both the capital and the largest city of Kenya.
What country is Nairobi in?
Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya.
What continent is Nairobi in?
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is located in Africa.
Is Nairobi the capital of Kenya?
Yes — Nairobi is the capital of Kenya (official name: Republic of Kenya).
Nairobi is the capital of which country?
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, in Eastern Africa.
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