Moving to Kenya from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Kenya? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Kenya.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kenya compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
Kenya performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Kenya across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Kenya: 1.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kenya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Kenya safe for expats?
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.
