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Eastern Kenya

Eastern Kenya is a region of bordering and . It includes all of Northeastern Province and some of the Coast and Eastern Provinces. Eastern Kenya is home to Kenya's Somali minority ethnic population, and to many Somali refugees.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Garissa and Wajir.

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is the capital of , . It is situated in the former .

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is the capital of in . It is situated in the former .

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county, or Mandera, is the north-eastern-most county in Eastern Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Mandera.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Isiolo and Marsabit.

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is a town in , of which it is the capital. It is located in the upper eastern region of Kenya and is geographically considered the center of the country .

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is a town in the northern in . It is situated in the and is almost surrounded by the National Park.

is a town in Eastern Kenya, at the main border crossing with . There are two towns with the name: Ethiopian and Kenyan .

Eastern Kenya

Latitude of center
1.25° or 1° 15′ north
Longitude of center
39.66° or 39° 39′ 36″ east
Wiki­data ID
Q14206203
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Satellite Map

Discover Eastern Kenya from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Eastern Kenya” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “东肯尼亚”
  • French: “Kenya oriental”
  • Hebrew: “מזרח קניה”
  • Italian: “Kenya orientale”
  • Persian: “شرق کنیا”
  • Vietnamese: “Đông Kenya”

Kenya: Must-Visit Destinations

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