How to send a letter to Kenya

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Kenya

Sending post to Kenya
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10-25 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS.
Postcode5-digit postcodes; common format P.O. Box <box>-<postcode>.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <box>-<postcode>
LOCALITY
KENYA
Example
Grace Otieno
P.O. Box 34567-00100
NAIROBI
KENYA
More examples
Street delivery (limited):
Peter Mwangi
Kenyatta Ave 12
NAIROBI 00100
KENYA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes; common format P.O. Box <box>-<postcode>.
Language
English/Swahili; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS.
Delivery times
Approx 10-25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Use correct 5-digit postcode with box number.
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