Power Plugs & Voltage in Kenya
In Kenya, the standard voltage is 240V at 50Hz, and plug type G is used.
Your Type A / Type B plugs don't fit Kenya's Type G sockets. Pack a plug adapter.
Kenya runs much higher than home. A single-voltage 120V appliance can be damaged — you'd need a voltage converter. Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) are still fine.
Check your charger Most phone, laptop and camera chargers are dual-voltage (look for “INPUT: 100–240V” on the label). Those only ever need a plug adapter, never a voltage converter. High-wattage items with heating elements (hair dryers, straighteners, kettles) are the usual exception.Kenya mains: 240V, 50 Hz.
Note Kenya uses the UK-style Type G plug.
Plug type in Kenya
3 rectangular pins (UK / Irish, with a built-in fuse)
Many modern chargers, laptops, phones and cameras are dual-voltage: their label reads INPUT: 100–240V. Those work anywhere in the world with just a plug adapter — no voltage converter needed. Only single-voltage, high-wattage devices (hair dryers, travel kettles, straighteners) are a real concern in Kenya’s 240V supply. Always check the label on your own device.
How to check what you need for Kenya
- 01 Pick your home country in the checker above.
- 02 See instantly whether your plugs fit Kenya’s Type G sockets, and whether the 240V supply is a concern.
- 03 Read the label on each device — 100–240V means a plug adapter is all you need.
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Kenya?
Kenya uses Type G plug. Kenya uses the UK-style Type G plug.
What voltage is Kenya?
The standard mains voltage in Kenya is 240V at 50Hz. Most modern chargers and laptops are dual-voltage (100–240V) and work fine; single-voltage appliances from a country with very different voltage may need a converter.
Do I need an adapter for Kenya from the US?
Yes. US plugs (Type A/B) don't fit Kenya's Type G sockets, so you'll need a plug adapter. The US is 120V and Kenya is 240V, so single-voltage US appliances may also need a voltage converter. Use the checker above for your exact home country.
Do I need an adapter for Kenya from the UK?
Kenya uses the same UK-style Type G plug, so no adapter is needed, and the voltage (240V) matches the UK's 230V.