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Need a toilet in Nairobi?

Find a toilet in Nairobi and know what to expect: signs to look for, how to ask and tips on fees and access.

Country
Kenya
Local time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Local currency
KES

What the door says in Kenya

  • Choo
  • Toilet
  • IkoToilet

Local practice in Kenya

  • Kenya’s IkoToilet facilities use a pay-per-use model. Check the current charge with the attendant.
  • Some IkoToilet sites combine toilets and showers with small shops or services. Look for the IkoToilet name and ask which entrance serves the toilets.

These notes describe general local practice. Fees, hours and entry rules vary by venue; check the listing and any signs when you arrive.

How to ask

Swahili

Kiswahili

  • KE
  • TZ
  • UG

Samahani, choo kiko wapi?

Pronunciation
sa-ma-HA-nee, CHOH KEE-ko WA-pee
Signs to look for
Choo · Msalani · Wanaume / Wanawake

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2,260 toilet listings in Nairobi

  • 373 free to use
  • 49 confirmed step-free

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Do public toilets in Nairobi cost money?

Kenya’s IkoToilet facilities use a pay-per-use model. Check the current charge with the attendant. These notes describe general local practice. Fees, hours and entry rules vary by venue; check the listing and any signs when you arrive.

How do you ask where the toilet is in Nairobi?

Samahani, choo kiko wapi? — sa-ma-HA-nee, CHOH KEE-ko WA-pee. On the door: Choo · Msalani · Wanaume / Wanawake.

Does Phoo work in Nairobi?

Find a toilet in Nairobi and know what to expect: signs to look for, how to ask and tips on fees and access.

How many toilets does Phoo list in Nairobi?

Phoo currently lists 2,260 toilets in Nairobi. 373 are free to use. 49 are confirmed step-free. 490 are listed as open around the clock. A typical paid entry costs KES 5.00.

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