AFRICA

KE flag Kenya

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 53.3 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 128.90 KES
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $2,132
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 26, 2026
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About KenyaOverview, geography, and key facts
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Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 53.3 million as of mid-2025, Kenya is the 27th-most populous country in the world and the seventh-most populous in Africa. Kenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi. The second-largest and oldest city is Mombasa, a major port city located on Mombasa Island. Other major cities within the country include Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret. Going clockwise, Kenya is bordered by South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, Tanzania to the southwest, and Lake Victoria and Uganda to the west.

Capital Nairobi
Population 53.3 million
Area 580,367 km²
Languages English, Swahili
Currency Kenyan shilling (KES)
GDP/Capita $2,132
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
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Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 128.90 KES
GDP
$120.3B
GDP per Capita
$2,132

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 23,847 KES
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
63.7 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Africa
Capital
Nairobi
Area
580,367 km²
Population
53,330,978
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Languages
English, Swahili
Calling Code
+254
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
KE