Legal Ages in Kenya

The age you become an adult in Kenya, and the legal ages for voting, driving, drinking alcohol and marriage, with the exceptions that matter.

Age of majority 18 Voting age 18 Driving age 18 Drinking age 18 Marriage age 18

Age of majority in Kenya

You are an adult at 18 under the Constitution.

Voting age in Kenya

You can vote at 18 with a national ID card.

Driving age in Kenya

You need to be 18 for a driving licence, after a provisional licence and driving school.

Drinking age in Kenya

You must be 18 to buy or be served alcohol under the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act.

Marriage age in Kenya

The minimum age is 18 for every type of marriage under the Marriage Act 2014.

Checked 22 October 2026 against national laws and government sites. Laws change and this is a summary, not legal advice; check with the authority that applies to you.

Age calculator

Your exact age today, and the date you turn 16, 18 or 21.

Emergency numbers in Kenya

Police, ambulance and fire numbers, plus helplines.

Kenyan public holidays 2026

Every holiday with its date and long weekends.