Kenya
Republic of Kenya
People: Kenyan
Kenya is East Africa's economic hub, world-famous for safari destinations such as the Maasai Mara and its long-distance runners. Kenya is located in Eastern Africa and has a population of around 53.3 million. Its capital city is Nairobi, and the most widely spoken official language is Swahili.
By the numbers, Kenya is the 26th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.67% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 47th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 92 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Kenya — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Kenya |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Nairobi |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Eastern Africa |
| Population | 53,330,978 |
| Area | 580,367 km² |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling (KES) Sh |
| Official Languages | Swahili, English |
| Dialling Code | +254 |
| Internet TLD | .ke |
| Timezone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 999 (or 112) |
| ISO Code | KE / KEN |
| Borders | Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenya
What is the capital and currency of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi and the currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES), symbol Sh.
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What currency does Kenya use?
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES, symbol: Sh).
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages of Kenya are English and Swahili.
What is the dialling code for Kenya?
The international dialling code for Kenya is +254.
What side of the road does Kenya drive on?
Kenya drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Kenya
Ethiopia
Somalia
South Sudan
Tanzania
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