Dataset

Major Roads in Kenya

RoadsKenyaThe Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX), Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)

Dataset Objective

To provide geospatial data on Kenya’s road network for analyzing transportation connectivity and geographic accessibility.

Context

The dataset is part of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team’s (HOT) country-level road network exports, derived from OpenStreetMap. It provides road network information relevant to transport planning, geographic analysis, and emergency preparedness.

What is included

The dataset contains road network features across Kenya, covering motorways, residential streets, service roads, footways, and trails. The dataset is available in multiple geospatial formats that enable road visualization, geographic information system (GIS) analysis, routing, and accessibility assessments.

Collection Methods

The dataset uses open-source geographic information from OpenStreetMap, a collaborative mapping platform. Road features are mapped and maintained by OpenStreetMap contributors and distributed through HOT’s country-level data exports.