Moving to Kenya from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Sao Tome and Principe to Kenya — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe to Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Sao Tome and Principe across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Kenya performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on family life, though Kenya leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe 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.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa Free
Kenya passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
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?
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?
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
