Moving to Senegal from Kenya
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Kenya to Senegal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kenya to Senegal.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Senegal performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs better than Senegal across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Senegal generally does better on infrastructure, though Kenya leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kenya generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in life expectancy.
Data: Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nairobi | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya and Senegal. To live, work, or study long-term in Senegal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Senegal's immigration authority.
Kenya passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa Free
Senegal passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Senegal?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Senegal has 1.4 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 Senegal safe for expats?
Senegal performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Kenya?
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Senegal compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Senegal?
The official language in Senegal is French. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
