All About NairobiFree guides and tools for living in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/2026-09-23T00:00:00Zhttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/staticimages/favicon.svghttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/staticimages/og-image.pngAll About Nairobihello@allaboutnairobi.comhttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/aboutWorking remotely from Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/working-remotely-from-nairobi2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZThe Class N digital nomad permit, internet and power backup, coworking spaces, time zones and tax - what remote workers need to know about Nairobi.Weather in Nairobi, month by monthhttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/weather-in-nairobi2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZNairobi's climate - two rainy seasons, a cool June to August, warm dry months - what to pack, and how the rains change daily life.Used car import duty calculator for Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/car-import-duty-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZEstimate import duty, excise duty, VAT, the Import Declaration Fee and Railway Development Levy on a used car brought into Kenya.Travelling around Kenya from Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/travelling-around-kenya2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZGetting from Nairobi to the coast, the parks and the rest of Kenya - domestic flights, the SGR train, long-distance buses and driving - and what to book ahead.Swahili for daily life in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/swahili-for-daily-life2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZThe Swahili and Sheng you will actually use in Nairobi - greetings, matatus, shopping, numbers and a few phrases that make everything friendlier.Studying in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/studying-in-nairobi2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZUniversities and colleges in Nairobi, KUCCPS placement and funding for Kenyan students, checking accreditation, and the student pass for foreigners.Stamp duty calculator for buying property in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/stamp-duty-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZWork out stamp duty on a house, apartment or land in Kenya - 4% in towns including Nairobi, 2% on rural land - and the total cost of buying.Sport and fitness in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/sport-and-fitness-in-nairobi2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZRunning, cycling, gyms, golf, rugby, football and swimming in Nairobi - where to go, how the altitude affects you, and staying safe outdoors.Setting up your home in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/setting-up-your-home2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZFurnishing an unfurnished Nairobi flat - furniture made to order, second-hand, appliances, water, gas, security and the first-week shopping list.Savings calculator - money market funds, deposits and bonds in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/savings-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZSee how savings grow in a Kenyan money market fund, fixed deposit, Treasury bill or infrastructure bond, after the 15% withholding tax on interest.Saving and investing in Kenya - the options explainedhttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/saving-and-investing-in-kenya2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZHow Kenyan money market funds, fixed deposits, Treasury bills and bonds, SACCOs, shares and pensions work, how they are taxed, and who regulates them.Reporting a crime and replacing lost documents in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/reporting-a-crime-and-lost-documents2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZHow to report a crime at a Kenyan police station, what an OB number and police abstract are, and how to replace a lost ID, passport, phone or bank card.Rental income tax calculator for Kenyan landlordshttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/rental-income-tax-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZWork out monthly residential rental income tax in Kenya - a flat rate on gross rent, filed on iTax by the 20th of the next month.Registering a business in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/registering-a-business-in-kenya2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZBusiness name or limited company, registering on eCitizen, KRA PIN and eTIMS, turnover tax and VAT, and Nairobi's Unified Business Permit.Phones, SIM cards and mobile data in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/phones-and-sim-cards2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZGetting a Kenyan SIM, choosing between Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom, data bundles, eSIMs, roaming, and what to do if your phone is stolen.Pets in Nairobi - bringing, keeping and adoptinghttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/pets-in-nairobi2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZBringing a dog or cat into Kenya, finding a vet, vaccinations, adopting from a rescue, and the practicalities of keeping pets in Nairobi.Overtime calculator for Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/overtime-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZWork out overtime pay in Kenya - one and a half times the hourly rate on working days, double on rest days and public holidays.Nightlife in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/nightlife-in-nairobi2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZWhere Nairobi goes out, how a night out works, the rules on drinking and driving, and how to stay safe getting home.Nairobi with kidshttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/nairobi-with-kids2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZFamily life in Nairobi - wildlife and outdoor places children love, childcare and nannies, health, and practical tips for getting around with children.Move-in cost calculator for renting in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/move-in-cost-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZHow much cash you need before you get the keys to a Nairobi rental - first month, deposit, agency fee, utility deposits and moving costs.Mortgage affordability calculator for Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/mortgage-affordability-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZRoughly how large a mortgage and home your take-home pay supports in Kenya, with the deposit and stamp duty you need up front.Monthly budget planner for living in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/budget-planner2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZPlan a monthly budget for Nairobi - rent, tokens, food, transport, family and the rest - and see what is left to save. Saved only in your browser.Loan repayment calculator - reducing balance and flat ratehttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/loan-repayment-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZMonthly repayments and total interest on a bank, SACCO or car loan in Kenya, and what a flat rate really costs as a reducing-balance rate.Leaving Kenya - a checklisthttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/leaving-kenya2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZWhat to sort out before you move away from Nairobi - notice and deposit, bills, tax, NSSF, bank accounts and M-Pesa, your car, permits and pets.Kenyan salary calculator - take-home pay after PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and Housing Levyhttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/salary-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZWork out your take-home pay in Kenya from your gross salary, or the gross you need for a take-home figure, with 2026 PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and Housing Levy.Kenyan food and eating out in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/kenyan-food-and-eating-out2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZThe Kenyan dishes to try, where Nairobians eat - from a kibanda to a garden restaurant - what to drink, and how tipping and paying work.Kenya VAT calculatorhttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/vat-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZAdd 16% VAT to a price, or work out how much of a price is VAT, for standard-rated goods and services in Kenya.Importing a car to Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/importing-a-car-to-kenya2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZImporting a used car into Kenya - the age limit, inspection, shipping to Mombasa, KRA duty, clearing and NTSA registration, and when buying locally is simpler.Household staff pay calculator for Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/household-staff-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZWhat a house manager, nanny, gardener or askari takes home and what they cost you in Nairobi, with the minimum wage, housing allowance and statutory deductions.Hiring household staff in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/hiring-household-staff2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZEmploying a house manager, nanny, gardener or askari in Nairobi - finding someone, the minimum wage, contracts, deductions, leave and fair notice.Getting married in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/getting-married-in-kenya2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZThe five kinds of marriage under Kenyan law, how a civil marriage works on eCitizen, the documents foreigners need, and registering a customary marriage.Getting a Kenyan driving licencehttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/getting-a-kenyan-driving-licence2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZLearning to drive and getting a smart driving licence through NTSA, and how foreigners convert a licence from home - the steps, documents and timing.Finding a job in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/finding-a-job-in-nairobi2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZWhere Nairobi jobs are advertised, the documents employers ask for, CVs and interviews, salary negotiation, avoiding job scams, and working as a foreigner.Final dues calculator - redundancy, termination and resignation in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/final-dues-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZWhat you are owed when a job in Kenya ends - salary to your last day, untaken leave, pay in lieu of notice and redundancy severance.Culture and etiquette in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/culture-and-etiquette-in-kenya2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZGreetings, respect for elders, time, dress, photographs, religion and the everyday courtesies that make life in Nairobi easier - plus the plastic bag ban.Commuting cost calculator for Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/commute-cost-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZCompare what a month of commuting in Nairobi costs by matatu, by ride-hailing and by driving your own car.Buying property in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/buying-property-in-kenya2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZHow buying a home or land in Kenya works - searches on Ardhisasa, the sale agreement, stamp duty and transfer, off-plan risks and the rules for foreigners.Being a landlord in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/being-a-landlord-in-kenya2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZLetting out a flat or house in Kenya - finding tenants, the agreement and deposit, rental income tax, repairs, and ending a tenancy lawfully.Annual leave calculator for Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/tools/leave-calculator2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZWork out how much annual leave you have built up under Kenya's Employment Act, and how much is left to take this year.A short history of Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/history-of-nairobi2026-09-23T00:00:00Z2026-09-23T00:00:00ZHow a railway depot by a cool-water stream became East Africa's biggest city - from the Uganda Railway and colonial capital to independence and today.eCitizen, KRA PIN and IDshttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/ecitizen-kra-pin-and-ids2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZThe accounts and documents almost everything else in Kenya depends on - eCitizen, a KRA PIN, a foreigner certificate, and a certificate of good conduct.Working in Kenya - your rights under the Employment Acthttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/working-in-kenya2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZContracts, leave, notice, overtime, the Nairobi minimum wage and what to do when things go wrong - for employees and employers of domestic staff.What this newsletter is forhttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/newsletter/2026-09-what-this-is2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZThe first issue of the monthly Nairobi newsletter - what it will carry, what it will not, and what is on the site as of September 2026.What living in Nairobi costshttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/cost-of-living-in-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZWhere the money goes in Nairobi - rent, food, transport, utilities, school fees and the costs people forget - with two rough monthly budgets.Things to do in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/things-to-do-in-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZWildlife inside the city limits, forests, museums, markets, food and nights out - Nairobi's best things to do, with each place on the map.Tenancy agreement template for Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/docs/tenancy-agreement-template2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZA plain-English residential tenancy agreement for a flat or house in Kenya, with the clauses that protect a tenant's deposit.Staying safe in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/safety-in-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZThe real risks in Nairobi and how people who live here manage them - phones and bags, getting around at night, scams, protests, and emergency numbers.Shopping and eating in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/shopping-in-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZSupermarkets, open-air markets, malls, the Maasai Market, second-hand clothes, delivery apps and bargaining - where Nairobi shops and what to expect.Schools in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/schools-in-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZHow Kenya's Competency-Based Education system works, public and private schools, the international schools, and how to choose and apply.Resignation letter template for Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/docs/resignation-letter2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZA short, professional resignation letter for a Kenyan employer, with the notice rules under the Employment Act and what to sort out before your last day.Rent and deposit receipt templatehttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/docs/rent-receipt2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZA receipt template for rent and deposits paid in Kenya, naming the exact period and unit it covers - the paper that settles a dispute later.Public holidays in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/public-holidays-in-kenya2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZEvery public holiday in the next twelve months, what closes, what happens when a holiday falls on a Sunday, and how extra holidays are announced.PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Housing Levyhttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/paye-and-taxes2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZHow Kenyan payroll deductions work in 2026 - PAYE bands, personal relief, NSSF, SHIF and the Housing Levy - with a worked example and filing your return.Opening a bank account in Kenyahttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/opening-a-bank-account2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZWhich banks to consider, the documents you need as a resident or a foreigner, how to move money between banks and M-Pesa, and sending money in and out of Kenya.Nairobi's neighbourhoods, and who lives wherehttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/neighbourhoods-of-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZA quick tour of Nairobi's main neighbourhoods - what each is like, who tends to live there, and the traffic trade-offs - with links to the map.Moving to Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/moving-to-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZEntry rules, work permits, the first fortnight's paperwork and what to expect on arrival - in the order you need them.M-Pesa and mobile moneyhttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/mpesa-and-mobile-money2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZHow to register for M-Pesa, pay bills and shops, the limits and the fees, the savings and loan products built on it, and the scams to watch for.Kenyan employment contract checklisthttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/docs/employment-contract-checklist2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZWhat to check in a Kenyan employment contract before you sign - pay structure, leave, probation, notice, benefits and the clauses worth reading twice.Healthcare in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/healthcare-in-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZSHA and SHIF, private insurance, the main hospitals, pharmacies, emergencies and ambulances, and health precautions for Nairobi and beyond.Getting around Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/getting-around-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZMatatus, ride-hailing, boda bodas, commuter trains, the SGR to Mombasa and the Expressway - what each costs, when to use it and how to stay safe.Finding a place to live in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/finding-housing2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZHow renting works in Nairobi - where to look, what a deposit covers, what to check before you sign, and the scams to avoid.Electricity, water, internet and gas in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/utilities-in-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZHow to pay for power with tokens, what to do about water rationing, which internet to get, and how cooking gas works.Driving in Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/driving-in-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZLicences for newcomers, insurance, traffic police and the rules of the road, parking, and buying a car in Kenya.Day trips from Nairobihttps://www.allaboutnairobi.com/guides/day-trips-from-nairobi2026-09-22T00:00:00Z2026-09-22T00:00:00ZHikes, lakes, craters, tea farms and prehistoric sites within a few hours of Nairobi - and which trips are better done overnight.