Kenya
Republic of Kenya · Eastern Africa
Updated 8 November 2026
Kenya is a country in Eastern Africa with its capital in Nairobi. Its head of state is William Ruto. On DiploMaps you can see Kenya on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Head of state and government
- William RutoPresident of Kenya since 2022
- Foreign minister
- Musalia MudavadiKenyan politician and Prime Cabinet Secretary
- Population
- 57.5 million (2025)
- Area
- 580,367 km²
- GDP
- $135.9 billion (2025)
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Official languages
- English, Swahili
- United Nations
- Member since 1963
- Region
- Eastern Africa · Africa
Kenya and the UAE
- UAE exports to it (2025)
- $2.4 billion
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $993.5 million
- Visa for UAE citizens
- Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)3 months, renewable Study: 3 months, renewable Treatment: 3 months, renewable Work: Issued for 3 months and renewed for an additional 3 months, but residency must be established in the country of residence
Memberships
- African Union
- Commonwealth of Nations
- Non-Aligned Movement
- Group of 77
- Indian Ocean Rim Association
- East African Community
- IGAD
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)
- ICC (Rome Statute)