Will my Maldives plug work in Kenya?

Partly. Some of your Maldives plug types (Type G) fit Kenya sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.

What plug type does Kenya use?

Kenya uses Type G. The supply is 240V at 50Hz.

Do I need a voltage converter for Kenya when travelling from Maldives?

Kenya runs on 240V, while Maldives uses 230V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 240V you will also need a voltage converter.

Is the electrical frequency in Kenya the same as Maldives?

Frequency in Kenya is 50Hz, the same as Maldives.

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From Maldives to Kenya

Some plugs match

When travelling from Maldives to Kenya: Some of your Maldives plug types fit in Kenya (G). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (230V → 240V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 240V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.

Maldives

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Kenya

Your plugs

Type C

No fit

Type D

No fit

Type G

Fits

Accepted in Kenya

Type G

1 of 3 plug type(s) match

You: C, D, G • Kenya: G

No fit for: C, D

Voltage: 230V → 240V

Different voltage

You may need a voltage converter.

Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz

Same frequency

You will need an adapter and likely a converter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.

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About electricity in Kenya

Kenya is 240V/50Hz with Type G sockets, the British three-pin standard.

Grid & history

Kenya runs one of Africa’s most renewable-heavy grids, geothermal from the Rift Valley (Olkaria) provides about 40% of generation, with hydropower, wind, and growing solar making up most of the rest.

Availability

Reliable in Nairobi and tourist areas. Brief outages can occur in rural areas during the rainy seasons.

Sockets & hotels

Type G is universal. UK plugs fit perfectly.

Energy mix

Renewables85%

Fossil15%

Geothermal is the largest single source.

Practical tips

A Type G adapter is essential for non-UK plugs.
A power bank is useful on safari days when sockets are scarce.
Voltage is 240V; modern chargers handle it.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Maldives plug work in Kenya?: Partly. Some of your Maldives plug types (Type G) fit Kenya sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
What plug type does Kenya use?: Kenya uses Type G. The supply is 240V at 50Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for Kenya when travelling from Maldives?: Kenya runs on 240V, while Maldives uses 230V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 240V you will also need a voltage converter.
Is the electrical frequency in Kenya the same as Maldives?: Frequency in Kenya is 50Hz, the same as Maldives.