Moving to Nairobi

Hellooo everyone!

I’m a Canadian mom planning a move to Nairobi with my husband and our three young kids. I lived there very briefly 10 years ago, before parenthood, and completely fell in love with the city. The energy, the people, everything.

We’re moving now in hopes of a better quality of life for our family, but I know Nairobi with kids is a very different experience than Nairobi as a young adult.

I'd love to hear from families or expats about what day to day family life is really like, things you wish you knew before moving, schooling options, safety, and getting around with kids. I’m also hoping for recommendations on affordable, family-friendly neighbourhoods that aren’t overly expensive to rent but still practical and comfortable.

Any tips, honest advice, or reality checks are very welcome — thanks so much! 😊

One important thing to note is that one of our children is autistic and non-verbal, so any advice on access to supportive services, understanding communities, and inclusive schools or therapies is really important to us.