Expat Guide to Living in Nairobi
Whether you're already living in Nairobi or preparing to move to Nairobi, our Expat Guide to Living in Kenya offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Nairobi. For answers to specific questions, visit our Kenya Forum to talk with expats in Nairobi.
More Culture Shock Reports for Nairobi
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Nairobi handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Nairobi:
More Living in Nairobi Reports
What are people's priorities in Nairobi - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Nairobi:
Moving Overseas Report
What should you take with you when you move to Nairobi? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Nairobi? Help others moving to Nairobi by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.
Submit a Moving Overseas ReportReviews of Schools in Nairobi
Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Nairobi. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Nairobi:
Dream vs. Reality Report
Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Nairobi. If you are already living in Nairobi, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportOverseas Retirement Report
Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Nairobi by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHaving a Baby Abroad Report
How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Nairobi? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Nairobi by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWorking Abroad Report
What's it like to find a job in Nairobi? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Nairobi? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
Submit a Working Abroad Report