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Kenya

Swahili & EnglishKES6 apps

Kenya runs on M-Pesa — mobile money for everything. Uber and Bolt cover rides; Jumia Food for delivery.

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Power & Plug

TypeG
Voltage240V
Freq50Hz

British plug (colonial inheritance).

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Basic phrases

Swahili

  • Hello
    Jambo
    Jahm-bo
  • How are you?
    Habari
    Ha-ba-ri
  • Thank you
    Asante
    A-san-teh
  • Yes
    Ndio
    N-dee-oh
  • No
    Hapana
    Ha-pa-na

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🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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U

Uber

The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.

Wide coverage in Nairobi and Mombasa.
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B

Bolt

European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.

Often cheaper than Uber.
iOSAndroidWebsite

💳Payments & Wallets

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M

M-Pesa

East Africa's mobile money — Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique. Pay anyone, anywhere, by phone number.

Essential — used for nearly every transaction in Kenya.
iOSAndroidWebsite

🗺️Navigation & Maps

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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Strong for cities.
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📱Messaging

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W

WhatsApp

The dominant messenger in Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa.

Universal for safari operators, drivers.
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🍱Food Delivery

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J

Jumia Food

Pan-African food delivery and groceries across Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco.

Main food delivery in Nairobi.
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Phrases

All Swahili phrases

Hello
Jambo
Jahm-bo
How are you?
Habari
Ha-ba-ri
Thank you
Asante
A-san-teh
Yes
Ndio
N-dee-oh
No
Hapana
Ha-pa-na
Please
Tafadhali
Ta-fa-da-li
How much?
Bei gani
Bay ga-ni
Welcome
Karibu
Ka-ri-boo
Going elsewhere?

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