Country Facts

Airlines that fly to Kenya:
Kenya Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Airways, Emirates, Swiss Air, South African Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch amongst many others

International Airports:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Moi International Airport in Mombasa
Eldoret International Airport in Eldoret

Capital: Nairobi

Other cities: Mombasa, Kisumu

Climate: Long rains are normally over March and April.
Short rains are normally over November and December
Other times are dry and warm, cool or humid in different parts of the country
*the rainy season are good for bird migration.

Country code + 254

Currency: Kenya Shillings (KSH)

Denominations: Bank Notes 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000.
Coins 1, 5, 10, 20 and 40.

Electricity: 220/240 volts AC
Plug in use 3-square pin and 2 pin

Major Exports: Tea, Coffee & horticultural products

Geography: Cover approximately 582,650 sq km.
Coastline of 536 km fronting the Indian Ocean

Health: Malaria is found in most parts of the country, but to a lesser extent in Nairobi and highlands areas

Languages: English and Kiswahili

Local time: GMT +3

National Holidays (these are also Public holidays)
December 12th – Jamhuri day (Celebrating Independence day)
June 1st – Madaraka day (Celebrating self rule)
October 10th – Moi day
October 20th – Kenyatta day
When public holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the official holiday

Photography: It is not permitted to photograph government buildings.
As a precaution do not use binoculars near government buildings
Do not photograph people without their permission.

Population: 34,300,000

Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in all public areas in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa

Useful Website links:Kenya Tourism Board www.magicalkenya.com, Kenya Wildlife Service  www.kws.org