Population:   48,397,527 (July, 2018 est.)

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Official Language:   English, Kiswahili, numerous indigenous languages

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Government/Religion:   Kenya is a Republic.  Its capital is Nairobi.  The religious breakdown

is: Christian 82.5% (Protestant 47.4%, Catholic 23.3%, other 11.8%), Muslim 11.1%,

Traditionalist 1.6%, other 1.7%, none 2.4% unspecified 0.7%.

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Travel Documents Required:   Passport (valid at least six month before it expires). $50 USD

required for entrance VISA at airport.

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Advisable Vaccinations:   Yellow Fever Shot

LifeWalk Mission International strongly advises each missionary to consult with their physician

or local travel health specialist to receive medical advisories based on the country(ies) you will be visiting.  You may or may not choose to receive all the immunizations recommended by the U.S. based Centers for Disease Control or your physician.  It is your personal decision what immunizations you receive, but we recommend you seek a medical professional’s advice concerning that decision.

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Time Difference:   8 hour ahead of EST

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Electricity:   Voltage 220-240 Volts.  You will need to purchase a universal adapter to use any US made electrical products.

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Currency:   Kenyan Shillings (KES). 102 KES = $1 USD (06/2017 est.). Use the currency converter widget below to check on today's exchange rate!