This is the telephone area code for Embu Town and surrounding areas in the fertile highlands of the Eastern Region, Kenya.
How to Call Embu from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011)
- Dial 254 (Kenya country code)
- Dial the area code (68 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Embu from Canada
011 254 68 123 456
Where:
011 = Canada exit code
254 = Kenya country code
68 = Embu area code (068 without the 0)
123 456 = Local Embu phone number
Quick Facts
Embu Area Code Coverage
The 068 area code serves the main administrative town and various agricultural and residential hubs:
Embu Town
CBD, Regional Headquarters, Embu Law Courts
Suburbs
Blue Valley, Milimani, Dallas Estate, Gakwegori
Institutions
University of Embu, Kangaru School, Embu Level 5 Hospital
Upper Embu
Manyatta, Itabua, Kibugu, Gaturumo
Lower Embu
Gachoka, Mbeere, Siakago (bordering areas)
Mount Kenya Side
Runyenjes, Kiritiri, Karurina
Major Kenya Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Kenya
Prefix your call with the correct international access code for your location:
USA / Canada
011
UK / EU / Africa
00
Australia
0011
Japan
010
China
00
India
00