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Kenya Kenya

KE · KEN · Africa · Nairobi

53,330,978 pop · KES currency · eng · swa

2 Major cities
14 Visa-free origins
2 Languages
53.3M Population

About Kenya

Kenya is a Africa country with a population of about 53.3M. The capital is Nairobi, the currency is KES, and primary languages include eng, swa.

Travelers care most about three things: visa policy, climate, and where to go. Browse the visa-free origins, recommended cities, and detail pages below.

Entry for Common Origins

Citizens of the following countries can enter Kenya visa-free (top 5 shown):

  • 🇺🇬 Uganda (180 days)
  • 🇨🇩 DR Congo (90 days)
  • 🇩🇿 Algeria (90 days)
  • 🇪🇹 Ethiopia (90 days)
  • 🇬🇭 Ghana (90 days)

Top Cities to Visit

Top cities in Kenya (by population):

  • Nairobi — pop. 4.4M
  • Kakamega — pop. 1.9M

Best Time to Visit

Kenya’s climate varies significantly by region and city. Check monthly weather pages for major cities to plan your trip timing. Generally, spring and autumn are considered the best seasons for travel in Africa.

01 Cities in Kenya

02 Open borders

Passport holders from these countries may enter Kenya without a visa.

  1. Uganda 180d visa-free
  2. DR Congo 90d visa-free
  3. Algeria 90d visa-free
  4. Ethiopia 90d visa-free
  5. Ghana 90d visa-free
  6. Madagascar 90d visa-free
  7. Malaysia 90d visa-free
  8. Sudan 90d visa-free
  9. Tanzania 90d visa-free
  10. South Africa 90d visa-free
  11. Angola 60d visa-free
  12. Egypt 60d visa-free
  13. Morocco 60d visa-free
  14. Nigeria 60d visa-free

03 Routes from Kenya

Q&A

FAQ

01 What currency is used in Kenya?
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The official currency is KES.

02 What languages are spoken in Kenya?
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Primary languages include eng, swa.

03 What is the capital of Kenya?
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Nairobi.

04 Which countries have visa-free access to Kenya?
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Citizens of Uganda, DR Congo, Algeria and others.

05 What is the population of Kenya?
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Approximately 53.3 million.

06 Which continent is Kenya in?
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Africa.

Sources
REST Countries · Wikipedia
Updated
2026-04-17
KE — Atlas