KENYA VOLUNTEER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Tell me more about Kenya
Kenya is in East Africa and its neighbors include Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. Nairobi is the capital and stands at an altitude of 1,700 meters (5,500 feet). Its population is about 34 million.
The languages spoken here are English, Kiswahili and about 40 indigenous languages. About 85% of the population is Christian. The remainder comprises of indigenous religions and Muslim. The currency is Kenyan shilling. For more information about Kenya, see Kenya Travel Ideas.
How is the climate in Kenya?
Kenya lies directly on the equator and elevations vary from sea level at the coast to 7,000+ ft. Generally, the days are warm and pleasant and the nights are cool. Summer clothes are worn throughout the year. In some areas, nights can be chilly. In the northern region, days are quite hot. The coast is hot and humid.
There are two rainy seasons; the long rains in April and May and the short rains in November and December. The hottest periods are from January to March and August to November. The coldest months are in July and the beginning of August. Average temperatures in Kenya range from 10° Celcius to 35° Celcius
What vaccinations/immunizations are required?
No immunizations are required by law to enter Kenya. If you are travelling from a country where yellow fever is present you will need to take yellow fever vaccination. Several vaccinations are highly recommended, they include:
- Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Hepatitis A & B, Polio
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Rabies, Menegitis, Cholera, Tuberculosis