A recent report by Education First (EF) has positioned Kenya as the third-best English-speaking country in Africa, outperforming nations like Nigeria and Uganda. Globally, Kenya was ranked 19th, demonstrating strong English proficiency among its adult population.

• Kenya secured the third position in Africa and 19th globally in the EF English Proficiency Index (EPI) of 2025.
• The survey involved over 2.2 million participants from 123 countries and regions worldwide, with an average age of 26.
• In Africa, South Africa led, followed by Zimbabwe, while other top contenders included Zambia (4th), Nigeria (5th), and Ghana (6th).