Moving to Kenya from Namibia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Kenya — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Namibia to Kenya, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Namibia generally does better on safety, though Kenya leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs significantly better than Namibia 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
share of households with internet
Namibia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya 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
Namibia generally does better on family life, though Kenya leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Department (2016), Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Windhoek | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) |
Data:
Namibia Meteorological Service,
Kenya Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.
Namibia passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa Free
Kenya passport holder visiting Namibia
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 Kenya?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Kenya has 3.0 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?
Namibia generally does better on safety, though Kenya leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Namibia.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Namibia?
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 5.5 in Namibia. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).
What's the weather like in Kenya compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
Compare further: Namibia vs. Kenya
At a Glance
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KE
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,092,816 | 57,532,493 |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) | Kenyan Shilling (KES) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana | English, Swahili |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +264 | +254 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 999 |