Kenya’s new phone charging port standard is USB Type-C for future mobile devices, so the charging port looks like the small, rounded-rectangle connector used on most newer Android phones and many modern laptops. Existing phones already in use are not affected, and the rule mainly applies to new imports and devices entering the Kenyan market.

What it looks like

  • A small oval-shaped port with rounded edges.
  • It can be plugged in either way up.
  • It is slimmer than older micro-USB ports and much smaller than laptop charging bricks.

What changed in Kenya

  • Kenya’s Communications Authority says new phones, tablets, and feature phones sold or imported into the country must use USB Type-C charging.
  • The change is meant to standardize chargers and reduce confusion from multiple cable types.
  • Older devices already owned by people in Kenya can still be used normally.

Simple visual

Think of it as the same charging port you see on many recent Samsung, Google Pixel, and iPhone 15-era devices: a single reversible port instead of the older narrow micro-USB shape.

Important note

If you meant public EV charging ports in Kenya rather than phone charging ports, that’s a different topic, and Kenya is also expanding electric-vehicle charging infrastructure.