How Kenya’s postal network and private courier traffic changed

Post offices and private outlets moved in opposite directions

The number of post offices fell from 623 in 2024 to 457 in 2025. Private courier outlets increased from 1,130 to 1,158, and licensed courier operators from 348 to 351. The two networks are counted separately. Source 1

Domestic parcel volumes fell after a large 2024 increase

Private couriers reported 5.22 million domestic parcels in 2023, 11.13 million in 2024 and 9.21 million in 2025. Domestic letters also fell from 2.57 million to 2.42 million in the latest year. Source 1

International letter counts declined in both directions

Private courier outgoing international letters fell from 679,000 in 2024 to 47,000 in 2025. Incoming letters fell from 231,000 to 105,000. The table preserves the separate domestic and international indicators. Source 1

Network counts and items moved describe different parts of the system

An outlet can open during a year without an increase in total traffic. The published figures give service and network counts. Parcel revenue, cost and delivery quality require other records. Source 1

Sources

• Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Economic Survey 2026, table 13.15