How good are the communication channels in Kenya?
Telecommunications – Kenya has a good telephone, cellular and satellite network connections. Work is under way to expand this network and introduce fibre optic cables. Most hotels and lodges offer International telephone and fax services. In larger towns, private telecommunication centres also offer international services. If you have a mobile phone with a roaming connection, then you can make use of Kenya’s excellent cellular networks, which cover most areas of the country. When calling Kenya, the International code is +254. Internet – Kenya has good Internet Service Providers and as such the internet can be accessed across the country. Postal Service – Kenya has a good postal service for both local and international post. There are post offices and post boxes in most towns. Many shops in tourist lodges and hotels sell stamps. There are different rates for letters by weight, airletters, and postcards by size. Parcel services are available from larger post offices. There are post resta
