Travel adapter from Somalia to Kenya — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Kenya?

Kenya uses Type G plugs at 240 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Somalia 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.

Somalia (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Kenya (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Kenya

Voltage

Somalia 230 V

Kenya 240 V

Match

Frequency

Somalia 50 Hz

Kenya 50 Hz

Match

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