Travel adapter from Malawi to Kenya

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Malawi and Kenya, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Malawi and Kenya both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Kenya without an adapter or converter.

Electrical specifications in Kenya

Voltage
Malawi 230 V
Kenya 240 V
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Frequency
Malawi 50 Hz
Kenya 50 Hz
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More about plugs in Kenya

In Kenya, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Kenya is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Kenya plug guide