| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | KEISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | KENISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | NairobiGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AfricaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | KenyaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of KenyaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | KenyaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | named for Mount Kenya; the mountain's name may derive from the Kikuyu word kere nyaga, or "white mountain"CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 12 December 1963 (from the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Jamhuri Day (Independence Day), 12 December (1963); note: Madaraka Day, 1 June (1963), marks the day Kenya attained internal self-ruleCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Mutahi KAGWE (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | KESISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Kenyan ShillingISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 47ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Baringo / Bomet / Bungoma / Busia / Elgeyo/Marakwet / Embu / Garissa / Homa Bay / Isiolo / Kajiado / Kakamega / Kericho / Kiambu / Kilifi / Kirinyaga / Kisii / Kisumu / Kitui / Kwale / Laikipia / Lamu / Machakos / Makueni / Mandera / Marsabit / Meru / Migori / Mombasa / Murang'a / Nairobi City / Nakuru / Nandi / Narok / Nyamira / Nyandarua / Nyeri / Samburu / Siaya / Taita/Taveta / Tana River / Tharaka-Nithi / Trans Nzoia / Turkana / Uasin Gishu / Vihiga / Wajir / West PokotISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | lionCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu" (O God of All Creation); lyrics/music: Graham HYSLOP, Thomas KALUME, Peter KIBUKOSYA, Washington OMONDI, and George W. SENOGA-ZAKE/traditional, adapted by Graham HYSLOP, Thomas KALUME, Peter KIBUKOSYA, Washington OMONDI, and George W. SENOGA-ZAKE; history: adopted 1963; based on a traditional Kenyan folk songCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | black, red, green, whiteCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Kenya; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 4 out of the previous 7 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
named for Mount Kenya; the mountain's name may derive from the Kikuyu word kere nyaga , or "white mountain"
description: three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green; the red band is edged in white; a large Maasai warrior's shield covering crossed spears is at the center meaning: black stands for the majority population, red for the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, green for natural wealth, and white for peace; the shield and crossed spears symbolize the defense of freedom
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
