Kenya
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Direct Answer
Kenya (KE / KEN / 404) operates on a 240 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using KS 04-246 (British BS 1363 Type G) fused sockets. Traffic drives on the left (LHT). The official currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES, KSh), country calling code is +254, emergency dispatch is 999 / 112 / 911, and paper standard is KS ISO 216 A4.
Source: KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards) / KS 04-246 / EPRA / CA / ISO 3166-1 / Postal Corporation of Kenya · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Republic of Kenya ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | Jamhuri ya Kenya (Swahili) |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | KE |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | KEN |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 404 UN M49 (Code 002) |
| Country Calling Code | +254 CA (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 000 dial prefix for international calls |
| Internet ccTLD | .ke KeNIC Registry |
| Vehicle Registration Code | EAK NTSA Standard Plate |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Kenyan Shilling (KES, KSh) 100 Cents (M-Pesa Mobile Money Leader) |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 240 V (±6%), 50 Hz Kenya Power (KPLC) / EPRA Standard |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type G (KS 04-246 / BS 1363 standard) 13 A / 240 V (fused) |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Left-Hand Traffic (LHT / RHD) Traffic Act Cap 403 |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) Weights and Measures Act |
| Standard Office Paper Format | KS ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 999 / 112 / 911 National Police Service Dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 00100 Nairobi GPO) Posta Kenya Standard |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC+3 (EAT–East Africa Time) No DST |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 240 V (±6%), 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type G (KS 04-246 / BS 1363 standard). Uses standard British Type G 3-pin rectangular blade plugs with internal fuse protection and child safety shutters.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +254. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 000 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 999 / 112 / 911. Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the left (LHT) with Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Kenyan Shilling (KES, KSh).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize KS ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC+3 (EAT–East Africa Time).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 00100 Nairobi GPO).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Republic of Kenya.