Moving to Kenya from Sudan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Kenya — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sudan to Kenya. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nairobi averages 74°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Sudan to Kenya, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sudan and Kenya stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Sudan 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan 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
Sudan generally does better on environment, though Kenya leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Kenya generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.
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 Sudan leads in top income tax 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 performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, 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 | Khartoum | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
Kenya Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.
Sudan passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa Free
Kenya passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Kenya?
With 1.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kenya can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sudan and Kenya.
Is Kenya safe for expats?
Sudan performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Sudan?
Sudan 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 2.6 in Sudan. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Kenya compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
