Moving to Kenya from Swaziland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Swaziland to Kenya — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Swaziland to Kenya.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Swaziland to Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Swaziland 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 Swaziland 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 Swaziland 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
Swaziland 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
Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.
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
Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Kenya leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Kenya vs Swaziland
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Manzini | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
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| Month | Manzini | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) |
| Mar | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) |
| Apr | 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) |
| May | 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) |
| Aug | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) |
| Sep | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) |
| Nov | 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) |
| Dec | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) |
Data:
Eswatini Meteorological Service,
Kenya Meteorological Department
Can you move from Swaziland to Kenya?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.
Swaziland passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa Free
Kenya passport holder visiting Swaziland
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?
Swaziland 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 12.5 in Swaziland.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Swaziland?
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).
What's the weather like in Kenya compared to Swaziland?
The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.
