Kenema
Decide whether to visit or live in Kenema, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Would you visit or live in Kenema?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers must complete a health travel declaration, obtain recommended vaccinations, and follow guidance on avoiding rodent contact. Use reputable accommodation and transport, and stay informed of local health alerts.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Crime (petty theft, occasional robbery)
- Health hazards (Lassa fever, residual Ebola risk)
- Infrastructure (limited electricity, road conditions)
- Border proximity (cross‑border trade with Liberia)
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kenema month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kenema are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 30–34°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and August the wettest (about 511 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7 | 21.4 | 9 | 9.9 |
| February | 34.9 | 22.3 | 27 | 10.1 |
| March | 33.6 | 23.1 | 81 | 9.2 |
| April | 32.1 | 23.3 | 121 | 8.3 |
| May | 30.3 | 23.0 | 259 | 7.4 |
| June | 28.7 | 22.2 | 380 | 7.2 |
| July | 27.3 | 21.7 | 507 | 6.0 |
| August | 27.2 | 21.6 | 511 | 5.5 |
| September | 27.7 | 21.8 | 482 | 6.2 |
| October | 28.8 | 22.0 | 312 | 7.7 |
| November | 29.6 | 22.2 | 125 | 8.6 |
| December | 31.1 | 21.6 | 32 | 9.6 |
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People and places shaping Kenema
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Research updated Sunday, September 13, 2026Past and future events in Kenema
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No future event in Kenema currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.
Previously
- Discovery of alluvial diamonds
Alluvial diamonds were discovered in the Kenema area in 1931, spurring the city's integration into the extractive economy.
- First confirmed Ebola case in Sierra Leone
Kenema Government Hospital diagnosed the country's first Ebola case on 25 May 2014.
- Death of Dr. Sheik Humarr Khan
Dr. Khan, a leading physician at Kenema Government Hospital, died on 29 July 2014 while treating Ebola patients.
- Opening of MSF paediatric hospital
Médecins Sans Frontières opened a 91‑bed paediatric hospital on the outskirts of Kenema in March 2019.
- Government donation of medical equipment
In April 2026 the Sierra Leone government donated a 64‑slice CT scanner and other equipment to Kenema Government Hospital.
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01 · OverviewKenema, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kenema took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Kenema
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Kenema
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Kenema
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Kenema
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Kenema
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Kenema
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenema
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kenema located and what are its coordinates?
Kenema is situated in Sierra Leone at geographic coordinates 7.8769, -11.1903 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kenema?
Kenema has a recorded population of approximately 255,110 and observes the Africa/Freetown time zone (SLE).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kenema?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kenema include en-SL, men, tem, and the circulating currency is SLE.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kenema?
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