Kenya’s coastline is home to a number of historic and operational lighthouses, serving both navigational and heritage purposes. Below is a comprehensive list of lighthouses along Kenya’s coast, detailing their coordinates, light specifications, and other important features.
List of Lighthouses
- Cannon Point Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 3°57′43.6″S 39°45′46.1″E
- Class of Light: Fl W 10s
- Focal Height: 19 metres (62 ft)
- NGA Number: 31204
- Admiralty Number: D6818
- Range: 11 nautical miles
- Chale Island Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 4°26′53.5″S 39°32′01.7″E
- Class of Light: Fl (2) W 20s
- Focal Height: 30 metres (98 ft)
- NGA Number: 31268
- Admiralty Number: D6770
- Range: 12 nautical miles
- Kilifi Creek Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 3°38′00.0″S 39°52′00.0″E
- Class of Light: Fl W 8s
- Focal Height: 40 metres (130 ft)
- NGA Number: 31200
- Admiralty Number: D6820
- Range: 9 nautical miles
- Kipini Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 2°31′48.0″S 40°31′48.0″E
- Class of Light: Fl W 7s
- Focal Height: 29 metres (95 ft)
- NGA Number: 31188
- Admiralty Number: D6828
- Range: 10 nautical miles
- Likoni Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 4°05′00.4″S 39°40′05.9″E
- Class of Light: Iso WRG 5s
- Focal Height: 21 metres (69 ft)
- NGA Number: 31236
- Admiralty Number: D6796
- Range: 2 nautical miles
- Malindi Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 3°13′30.2″S 40°07′45.8″E
- Class of Light: Fl W 10s
- Focal Height: 25 metres (82 ft)
- NGA Number: 31192
- Admiralty Number: D6824
- Range: 14 nautical miles
- Mtongwe Range Rear Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 4°03′34.9″S 39°38′22.5″E
- Class of Light: Fl W 2s
- Focal Height: 28 metres (92 ft)
- NGA Number: 31244
- Admiralty Number: D6794.1
- Range: 6 nautical miles
- Pungutiayu Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 4°42′08.4″S 39°24′33.9″E
- Class of Light: Fl W 2s
- Focal Height: 16 metres (52 ft)
- NGA Number: 31272
- Admiralty Number: D6769
- Range: 10 nautical miles
- Ra’s Kiberamini Range Front Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 4°02′50.9″S 39°40′41.5″E
- Class of Light: Q W
- Focal Height: 45 metres (148 ft)
- NGA Number: 31212
- Admiralty Number: D6774
- Range: 8 nautical miles
- Ra’s Kiberamini Range Rear Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 4°02′35.2″S 39°40′37.5″E
- Class of Light: Fl W 2s
- Focal Height: 27 metres (89 ft)
- NGA Number: 31220
- Admiralty Number: D6774.1
- Range: 18 nautical miles
- Ra’s Mchangamwe Range Rear Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 4°02′25.9″S 39°38′19.3″E
- Class of Light: Fl W 2s
- Focal Height: Not Available
- NGA Number: 31260
- Admiralty Number: D6812.1
- Range: 6 nautical miles
- Ra’s Serani Range Front Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 4°04′17.7″S 39°40′50.4″E
- Class of Light: Q W
- Focal Height: 26 metres (85 ft)
- NGA Number: 31208
- Admiralty Number: D6772
- Range: 8 nautical miles
- Ra’s Serani Range Rear Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 4°04′12.0″S 39°40′41.3″E
- Class of Light: Fl W 5s
- Focal Height: 45 metres (148 ft)
- NGA Number: 31212
- Admiralty Number: D6772.1
- Range: 18 nautical miles
- Shela Range Front Lighthouse
- Year Built: Not Available
- Location: 2°17′49.5″S 40°54′47.8″E
- Class of Light: Q W
- Focal Height: 6 metres (20 ft)
- NGA Number: 31176
- Admiralty Number: D6832
- Range: 6 nautical miles
Key to Light Specifications
- Fl: Flashing
- Q: Quick
- Iso: Isophase
- WRG: White, Red, Green (different sectors)
These lighthouses provide vital navigation aids for maritime operations along Kenya’s coast, playing a crucial role in safety and efficiency.
