What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital city and seat of government of Kenya, a country in Eastern Africa. Kenya uses the ISO codes KE and KEN, and its international dialling code is +254. The currency in use is the Kenyan shilling (KES).
For the full profile of Kenya, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Kenya country page. The country has an estimated population of 57,532,493 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Kenya
- Capital: Nairobi
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Calling code: +254
- Flag emoji: 🇰🇪
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
Is Nairobi the largest city in Kenya?
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Nairobi?
Nairobi, like the rest of Kenya, uses the Kenyan shilling (KES, symbol Sh).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.