Plugs in Nairobi
What plugs are used in Nairobi?
In case of traveling to Nairobi you should know that the type of plugs used in this region are type G, which are used throughout the territory of Kenya.
In addition to the type of sockets used in Nairobi, the characteristics of the electrical current used in Kenya must also be taken into account, since this country has a voltage of 240 V and a frequency of 50 Hz.
Types of sockets in Nairobi (Kenya)
As mentioned above, in Kenya and consequently in Nairobi, 1 type of plug (G) is used and has the following shape and characteristics:
Type G
- Number of pins: 3
- Grounding: Yes
- Amps: 13
Can I use any electronic device in an Nairobi?
No, because to be able to use any appliance that needs electrical current will depend on the type of appliance and its country of origin.
That is to say, in case you want to use electrical appliances from your country in the electric current of any locality in Kenya , for example in Nairobi, it is recommended that the voltage of the plugs of the country of origin is similar to that of Kenya (240 Volts).
Therefore, if the voltage in the country of origin is higher than in Nairobi, a voltage converter should be used in order to avoid overloading. And in case it is lower, the appliance will probably operate at lower performance or not at all.
However, this does not apply to all appliances, since there are electrical appliances that are manufactured to withstand the different electrical voltages and frequencies that exist. These divices can be used in any plug in Nairobi or any city or country in the world.
Normally the devices that can be used without problem in any socket regardless of its electrical current are usually the chargers of computers, smart watches, phones, cameras or similar.
