Living in Kenya- Moving To Kenya- Expats Kenya

Moving to Kenya, and what it's like to live and work there, are what you'll read about in our interviews with expats in this section of Expat Interviews. This East African country is in the running for the title Cradle of Civilization, yet it's also known for its quick economic advancement. It's abundant in natural resources and is well known as a land of great ethnic and cultural diversity.

If you're considering moving to Kenya, whether to work or to live there permanently, reading about the experiences here of the expatriates already living in Kenya could assist you in your plans. Plus, they're just plain interesting to read.

A glimpse into American expat and missionary Paul's life in Nairobi, Kenya

Paul and his family have been living in Nairobi, Kenya for almost two years now. They'll be returning home to the USA in a few months and they'll be taking lovely memories of their experiences of life in Kenya back with them--such as the terrific weather, the friendly people, and the impact of their missionary work there.
 
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Paul Merrill

The cultural and spiritual enrichment of American expat Heather in Kitale, Kenya

Heather is an American who is living with her family in Kitale, Kenya. Learn what rural life is like for them there through her story, as well as some thoughts on things like the benefits of being able to speak Kiswahili, the warmth and kindness of the locals (and tips for newcomers on interacting with them), and several other things that have contributed to her personal growth since moving to Kenya in 2000.
 
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Heather Jamison

Traveling Cat’s experiences as a female American expat working in Malava, Kenya

This American woman who goes by the name of Traveling Cat works for a nonprofit organization for handicapped children in Malava, Kenya. Living in Kenya has been a very enriching experience for her. She tells us a bit about the way of life there--from the everyday customs to the social problems.
 
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Traveling Cat

Joe is an American expat living with a big sense of humor in Nairobi, Kenya

US citizen Joe is something of a jetsetter, having lived in several other countries before his current year-long sojourn in Nairobi, Kenya. Some of the things he shares with us here are the pros and cons of living in Kenya, learning to speak Swahili, and the cost of living in Kenya -- beer-wise.
 
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Joe Williams

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