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Official Languages: English, Swahili

English Is One of Kenya's Two Official Languages, Alongside Swahili, and Is Used throughout Government, Business, and Tourism. Visitors Can Get by in English Almost Everywhere in Cities and Established Safari and Coast Destinations

Mobile Network: Coverage Is Strong in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and along Major Highways, with 4G Standard in Populated Areas and 5G Growing in the Largest Cities. 2G and 3G Are Still Live Nationwide and in Gradual Decline as Usage Shifts to 4G. Remote Parks, Mountain Zones, and Rural Areas Can Have Weak or No Signal

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Roaming Is the Simplest Option for a Short Stay but Usually the Most Expensive per Megabyte. A Local SIM, Registered with Your Passport, Can Be Cheaper for a Longer Stay and Gives You a Kenyan Number, Though It Needs a Shop Visit and an Unlocked Phone. An eSIM Gets You Connected before You Land, without a Kiosk Queue on Arrival, Though Price and Coverage Depend on the Plan. For Remote Safari Routes, Check Coverage on Your Planned Route in Advance

Cards Are Commonly Accepted at Hotels, Larger Restaurants, Supermarkets, and Safari Operators in Cities and Tourist Areas. Elsewhere, Mobile Money Is the Everyday Payment Method for Most Kenyans, so Small Shops, Matatus, and Rural Businesses Often Prefer It or Cash over a Card

Tipping Is Appreciated but Not Always Automatic. In Restaurants, Check Whether a Service Charge Is Already Included; If Not, 5 to 10 Percent Is Commonly Appreciated for Good Service. Hotel Porters Commonly Receive a Small Tip per Bag, Housekeeping a Modest Daily Amount, and Safari Guides or Drivers Are Often Tipped at the End of a Trip Depending on Service and Group Size

Plug Type: Type G

Voltage: 240 V, 50 Hz

Adapter: Visitors from Countries Using Other Plug Types Will Need a Type G Adapter. Kenya Runs at 240 V, so Travelers from 220 to 240 V Countries Usually Need No Converter, but Check High-Power Devices Such as Hairdryers before Packing Them