Africa · Eastern Africa
Kenya
Republic of Kenya · World’s #62 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $136 billion
- Population 2025
- 57.5 million
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- GDP growth 2025
- 4.6%
Overview
- Official name
- Republic of Kenya
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Region
- Africa · Eastern Africa
- Area
- 580,367 km²
- Coordinates
- 1.00, 38.00
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES Sh)
- Calling code · domain
- +254 · .ke
- ISO codes
- KE / KEN
- Borders
Ethiopia
Somalia
South Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Kenya ranks #62 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (47)
County: 47
Show all 47 subdivisions
- Baringo KE-01
- Bomet KE-02
- Bungoma KE-03
- Busia KE-04
- Elgeyo/Marakwet KE-05
- Embu KE-06
- Garissa KE-07
- Homa Bay KE-08
- Isiolo KE-09
- Kajiado KE-10
- Kakamega KE-11
- Kericho KE-12
- Kiambu KE-13
- Kilifi KE-14
- Kirinyaga KE-15
- Kisii KE-16
- Kisumu KE-17
- Kitui KE-18
- Kwale KE-19
- Laikipia KE-20
- Lamu KE-21
- Machakos KE-22
- Makueni KE-23
- Mandera KE-24
- Marsabit KE-25
- Meru KE-26
- Migori KE-27
- Mombasa KE-28
- Murang'a KE-29
- Nairobi City KE-30
- Nakuru KE-31
- Nandi KE-32
- Narok KE-33
- Nyamira KE-34
- Nyandarua KE-35
- Nyeri KE-36
- Samburu KE-37
- Siaya KE-38
- Taita/Taveta KE-39
- Tana River KE-40
- Tharaka-Nithi KE-41
- Trans Nzoia KE-42
- Turkana KE-43
- Uasin Gishu KE-44
- Vihiga KE-45
- Wajir KE-46
- West Pokot KE-47
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa KEMBA | Medium | coastal (tide gates) | 14.0 m | — |
| Lamu KELAU | Small | coastal (natural) | 4.9 m | — |
| Malindi KEMYD | Small | coastal (natural) | — | — |
| Kilifi KEKLF | Very small | open roadstead | 9.4 m | — |
4 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Kenya: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (9)
Kenya is party to 9 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU - Kenya | FTA Goods |
1 Jul 2024 |           +17 |
| United Kingdom - Kenya | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 2021 |  United Kingdom |
| COMESA - Accession of Tunisia | CU Goods |
19 Jun 2019 |          +10 |
| African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) | FTA Goods |
30 May 2019 |         +37 |
| COMESA - Accession of Seychelles | CU Goods |
11 May 2009 | +10 |
| EAC - Accession of Burundi and Rwanda | CU Goods |
1 Jul 2007 |  |
| East African Community (EAC) | CU & EIA Goods & Services |
7 Jul 2000 | |
| COMESA - Accession of Egypt | CU Goods |
17 Feb 1999 | +8 |
| Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) | CU Goods |
8 Dec 1994 |  +9 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Kenya can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.