Kenya at a glance
Republic of Kenya (KE / KEN) sits in Africa (Eastern Africa). Capital: Nairobi. Largest city: Nairobi. Population about 56.4M; GDP about 120B USD (~2,130 per capita). Currency: KES (Kenyan shilling). Languages: English, Swahili. M-Pesa fintech, safari tourism, and Nairobi tech hub searches lead East Africa’s English market.
Market and search intent
Treat Kenya as a search market: scale (population), money (currency + GDP), and language mix shape what people type next. Recurring themes include M-Pesa, safari, Nairobi, shilling, athletics. Open city profiles for local timezone and demand notes before jumping into commercial tools.
Economy, trade, and connectivity
Land area is about 580,367 km² with roughly 42% internet users and 29% urban population. Calling code +254; driving is on the left. Major exports often cited: tea, coffee, flowers, oil products, vegetables. Land neighbors include Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia.
Prices and calculators
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Suggested next steps
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Key facts
Kenya (KE) is a Africa search market using KES. Capital Nairobi; largest city listed as Nairobi. Roughly 42% internet users and 29% urban population. Recurring themes: M-Pesa, safari, Nairobi.
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FAQ
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi. The largest city listed here is Nairobi.
What currency does Kenya use?
Kenya uses KES (Kenyan shilling). Format loan and mortgage estimates in that currency on the finance calculators.
What is the population of Kenya?
About 56.4M people, with roughly 29% living in urban areas. Treat figures as curated snapshots with the page as-of date.
What languages are spoken in Kenya?
Primary languages listed for Kenya: English, Swahili.
How large is the Kenya economy?
GDP is listed at about 120B USD (~2,130 per capita) as a curated reference estimate. See Sources for attribution standards.
What do people search in Kenya?
Recurring themes on this profile include M-Pesa, safari, Nairobi, shilling, athletics.
What is the calling code for Kenya?
Kenya uses international calling code +254. Timezone note: EAT (UTC+3).