| Capital | Nairobi |
|---|---|
| Population | 56 432 944 inh. |
| Area | 580 370 km² |
| Population density | 97.2 inh./km² |
| Local time | --:-- |
| Language(s) | Swahili, English |
| Political system | Unitary presidential constitutional republic |
| National motto | Harambee (Let us all pull together) |
| National anthem | Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu (O God of all creation) |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling (KES) |
| Land borders | South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania |
| Maritime borders | Indian Ocean |
Sport and history
National teams
Athletes
- Benson Kipruto
- Brigid Kosgei
- Catherine Ndereba
- Cosmas Ndeti
- Dennis Kimetto
- Dickson Chumba
- Douglas Wakiihuri
- Edna Kiplagat
- Elijah Lagat
- Eliud Kipchoge
- Evans Chebet
- Evans Rutto
- Felix Limo
- Florence Kiplagat
- Geoffrey Mutai
- Gladys Cherono
- Helah Kiprop
- Hellen Obiri
- Ibrahim Hussein
- John Korir
- Joseph Chebet
- Joyce Chepchumba
- Joyciline Jepkosgei
- Kelvin Kiptum
- Lawrence Cherono
- Margaret Okayo
- Martin Lel
- Mary Jepkosgei Keitany
- Paul Tergat
- Peres Jepchirchir
- Priscah Jeptoo
- Rita Jeptoo
- Robert K. Cheruiyot
- Rodgers Rop
- Rosemary Wanjiru
- Ruth Chepngetich
- Sabastian Sawe
- Salim Kipsang
- Salina Kosgei
- Samuel Wanjiru
- Sharon Lokedi
- Simon Biwott
- Stanley Biwott
- Tegla Loroupe
- Wilson Kipsang
- Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kenya?
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya.
Which countries border Kenya?
Kenya shares land borders with: South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania.