Moving to Kenya from Angola

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Angola to Kenya — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Angola to Kenya, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Angola to Kenya.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
KE
4.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
KE
28.2

Angola performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
KE
$274
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
KE
1.0

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
KE
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
KE
0.4t

Kenya performs significantly better than Angola across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
KE
1.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
KE
33.2%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Kenya leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
KE
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
KE
$5,700

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
KE
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
KE
27.9

Kenya performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Nairobi Rain: 40.3 in/yr (1024 mm)
74° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Nairobi
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 77°/54°F (25°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 72°/50°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 75°/55°F (24°/13°C)
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Month Luanda Nairobi
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C)

Data: Kenya Meteorological Department Kenya Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Kenya. To live, work, or study long-term in Kenya, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kenya's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Kenya

Visa Free
Angola passport holders can enter Kenya without a visa.
Kenya passport

Kenya passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Kenya passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kenya?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kenya has 1.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Kenya safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Kenya compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Kenya?

The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO KE
Population 34,795,287 55,864,655
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Languages Portuguese English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +254
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999