Kenya comprises eight provinces each headed by a centrally-appointed Provincial Commissioner, and one area. The provinces (Mikowa) are subdivided into 71 districts (Wilaya) which are then subdivided into 262 divisions (Taarafa). The divisions are then subdivided into approximately 1,088 locations (kata) and then sub location (kata Ndogo). The City of Nairobi enjoys the status of a full administrative province. The government supervises administration of districts and provinces.

The provinces (and area) include:

1. Central
2. Coast
3. Eastern
4. Nairobi Area
5. North Eastern
6. Nyanza
7. Rift Valley
8. Western

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( The provinces of Kenya )