Electricity and sockets
Coming from the UK, your plugs fit every recorded socket in Kenya (Type G), so no adapter is needed.
Sockets at the destination
Travelling in Kenya you will meet Type G sockets, fed with 240 V at 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Kenya runs at 240 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
The same socket system is used in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, the Seychelles and the Gambia, so one adapter covers all of them. Travelling further to Mauritania, Angola and Mozambique means a different adapter. Across Africa this setup is fairly rare: 11 of 55 countries.
Protective earth
Protective earth is standard in Kenya; your adapter should carry it through.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | no adapter needed | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type G | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Kenya without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Hong Kong, Malta, Dominica, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
Common questions
No. Plugs from the UK fit the sockets in Kenya.
Kenya uses Type G at 240 V and 50 Hz.
No. At 240 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Kenya from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →