Kenya is East Africa's economic and technology hub, famed for its wildlife safaris and long-distance running champions.
Overview
- Size: 580,367 km²
- Location: East Africa, on the Indian Ocean, bordering Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan.
- Coordinates: -0.023600°, 37.906200°
Governance
- Administrative type: Presidential Republic
- Languages: Swahili and English (official)
Culture
Over 40 ethnic communities including Kikuyu, Luo and Maasai contribute to a culture famous for its runners, Maasai beadwork, and Nairobi's status as a regional creative and tech hub ('Silicon Savannah').
Economy
Diversified regional leader: agriculture (tea, coffee, horticulture), tourism, financial services and a fast-growing tech/mobile-money sector (M-Pesa).
Latest Updates
July 18, 2026