Top 5 expat cities in
Kenya
Generated: 2026-10-12
Country overview
- This ranking is conservative. The strongest evidence and clearest expat relevance are in Nairobi and Mombasa, while smaller cities have noticeably thinner expat communities.
- Safety, electricity stability, and neighborhood quality vary sharply by location in Kenya, so the scores are intentionally mid-range rather than optimistic.
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Top 5 cities
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City cost | Safety | Natural disaster resilience | Year-round temperatures | Distance to the sea | Internet speed | Largest nationality groups |
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| #1 Nairobi | 5.7/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 27°C | 440 km | 5/10 |
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| #2 Mombasa | 6.4/10 | 5/10 | 3/10 | 33°C | 0 km | 4/10 |
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| #3 Naivasha | 7/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 | 29°C | 470 km | 4/10 |
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| #4 Nanyuki | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 25°C | 510 km | 3/10 |
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| #5 Kisumu | 7.4/10 | 5/10 | 3/10 | 32°C | 850 km | 4/10 |
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Religions
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Christianity85.53 %
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Islam10.86 %
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No religion1.6 %
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Other religions1.33 %
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Traditional folk religions0.68 %