Living in Nairobi is rewarding, but like any major city, things can go wrong. Phones get lost. Cars break down. People get sick. Power goes out. Traffic accidents happen. When something does go wrong, the difference between stress and control often comes down to one thing: who you can call, and how fast. This guide walks you through the essential
Moving to Nairobi comes with a lot of questions. Safety usually tops the list. If you’re relocating as an expat or planning a longer stay, gated communities often feel like the safest entry point into the city. And in many cases, they are. But not all gated communities in Nairobi offer the same level of security, convenience, or lifestyle. Some
Nairobi is fast, energetic, and full of opportunity. It’s also a city where being alert is critical. Most safety issues here don’t come from extreme situations. They come from small lapses—standing in the wrong place, trusting too quickly, or not reading your surroundings. This guide shares practical Nairobi safety tips that locals actually follow. Not fear-based advice. Not exaggeration. Just
Remote work sounds easy on paper. You work from anywhere. You avoid the commute. You control your time. In Kenya, and especially in Nairobi, remote work is possible—but it comes with real challenges. Internet drops. Power cuts happen. Noise shows up at the wrong time. Traffic still affects your day even if you don’t go to an office. This guide
Remote work has changed how people live and work in Nairobi. You no longer need to commute to an office every morning to stay productive. You can work from a coworking space in Westlands. You can also work from your living room in Kilimani. Both options work. But they don’t work the same way. If you’re trying to decide between
Nairobi keeps showing up on the radar for remote workers. Good internet. Active business scene. Lower living costs than many global cities. And a lifestyle that mixes work, nature, and social life in a way few places do. If you’re a digital nomad thinking about Nairobi, one thing matters more than anything else: where you live. Nairobi is not one
Nairobi has quietly become one of Africa’s most popular cities for remote workers. Some come for a few months and stay longer than planned. Others move intentionally, drawn by the cost advantage, lifestyle, and growing infrastructure. But remote work in Nairobi is not all smooth Wi-Fi and coffee shops. It has real advantages, real trade-offs, and a setup phase you
If you plan to live, work, invest, or stay long-term in Kenya, you’ll need to understand three key systems early on: Kenyan identification, KRA PINs, and SHA (Social Health Authority). These registrations affect almost everything you do, from opening a bank account to signing a lease, getting paid, accessing healthcare, or renewing visas. This guide breaks each one down clearly.
If you plan to live, work, invest, or even stay long-term in Kenya, you will use eCitizen. A lot. eCitizen is the government’s main online platform for public services. You use it to apply for visas, renew permits, register businesses, book driving tests, request police clearance certificates, and more. Without an account, you’ll hit walls fast. This eCitizen guide walks
It happens more often than people admit. You lose track of dates. An email goes unanswered. An application takes longer than expected. Suddenly, your Kenyan visa expires while you’re still in the country. If this happens to you, don’t panic—but don’t ignore it either. Overstaying in Kenya has real consequences. Some are manageable. Others follow you long after you leave.
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