Relocating to Kenya from Nigeria? Culture Shocks - Life Update
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- Relocating to Kenya from Nigeria? Here are some culture shocks I had when I got here.
If you're planning on moving or relocating to Kenya from Nigeria or any other country actually, you might want to watch this first.
Would you relocate to Kenya if you got a chance?
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Anywhere I see Kenya, I will click. I don't understand this sudden interest in Kenya. Thank you for this video, I absolutely love it.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Kenya is a lovely place 😍😍 I don’t regret my vacation last year
@@honeycole4036 oh cool. Weclome anytime..
It’s such a beautiful country!
Me too! Anywhere I see my country, I just click!
@@almaasinobi hell super sister.may you contact me please
I love that Africans are travelling within the continent and experiencing different cultures.We need more of this.Welcome to Kenya Alma!
No we don’t need this. This is a disaster. Why wouldn’t she go to Benin or Togo her neighbours
@@hk254lyt8 she goes wherever she wants. Pff
ATI we need more of this...who is we.?? Wewe Na babako ama.?? lol... I'm yet to see a Kenyan Living in Nigeria being welcomed by Nigerians... y'all wanna be accepted by Nigerians do damn bad it's embarrassing......How about they stay in Nigeria and fix their country so we can visit too.??? You people are the main reason Nigerians are Behaving so entitled to move to other African countries...You REFUSE TO TELL THEM THE TRUTH....have y'all thought about culture difference and all that stuff.?? No...soon you'll be crying DUDULA LIKE SA... 🙄
@@hk254lyt8 This is a disaster waiting to happen...soon Utaskia they own Roysambu and all those places they are invading... 😂😂😂
@@goldiegold5562 but your are okay with Chinese and Europeans coming in
Before a Kenyan Speak to you, as a Nigerian or any other foreigner (to black color skin race) please address them first in English, they will realize that you literally don't understand Kiswahili and they will automatically address you in English.
Big bomboclaat Kenya ua-cam.com/video/3QSu0KySWD8/v-deo.html Bad Jamaican artist
True
Excellent,kiswahili is our MUM n english is our dad😂😂😂😂😁😁😁
Kenya is a beautiful country and is an organised society. Things work i.e. electricity, water supply and the people are friendly. Enjoy your stay.
Do you want to relocate to kenya? i can help, just don't end like the girl who said the same thing an ended up in a van In kenya .LOL
@@jyde50 That girl prefers van life and not because of economics. The money used to remodel the van is enough to sustain her for at least a year 🤡
@@mwendaroyford3087 Was that why she was saying she was not happy and showed us the messages in her videos? LOL.
@@jyde50 Your Nigerian folk are living on crowds of 10-20 in 1 bedroom bouses in Nairobi idiot!! You really like to talk smack about Kenya and the facts say contrary to your ignoran self. Travel and remove the rust on your brain boy.
Organised society 🤣🤣🤣 yes indeed 🤦🏿♀️
Kenya. No words for it man. Starting from its weather, people, places that you can visit and more. My first and last favourite country.
Most supermarkets have these devices at the exits which can detect a product that hasn't been paid for from your shopping cart. An alarm will be set off and it can be very embarrassing.
I’m currently in Kenya 🇰🇪 from Ghana 🇬🇭. It’s actually my second time and I’m enjoying myself. Enjoy ur stay 🎉
Hello good evening please can I get your contact am coming to Kenya soon, please I need accommodation
Welcome to Kenya. May you grow and prosper as you live among us and may you find another home here.
Amen. You're so kind 🙏🏽
Africa 🌍 is our business and any country in Africa is home for Africans. Welcome home and enjoy the stay. Meet more content creators in Kenya 🇰🇪
Big bomboclaat Kenya ua-cam.com/video/3QSu0KySWD8/v-deo.html Bad Jamaican artist
Dear Alma, thank u for this video, please create more content on Kenya as many of us are saving to visit this beautiful country and have fun while u are there. With love from back home, Nigeria
Alma we're just as shocked as you are about the weather. Its weathering for real
Shocked but totally loveddd this life update !😍
Living in Nairobi can be surprisingly cheap depending on your familiarity with the metropolitan region. If you go for what the city offers at face value, then you find very expensive deals. Take your time to learn other estates and you may even find yourself paying the equivalent of your current monthly rent for 5-6 months.
"Living in Nairobi can be surprisingly cheap" !!? I love Nairobi and I've travelled quite a bit around Africa, but "cheap" is not one word I would use to describe it, in general, it's quite a costly city as compared to other countries around Eastern Africa, but it's a big city, more advanced or developed, and there are lots more opportunities compared to other cities in Africa so it makes sense that it would be more expensive because the standards are higher as well. Another thing is that "cheap" is relative, so I guess it also depends on personal income and the area that a person would live. The great thing is that there is variety
@@nicolebuhendwa8342 exactly. Cheap is a relative term. You can only judge what is cheap in Nairobi by comparing it to other goods and services offered in Nairobi. Not other countries.
@@nicolebuhendwa8342 I think ‘cheap’ was comparing to the 700$-800$ rent she had posted. I believe she could get rent in the $250-400 range in other estates.
Whenever i see a naija doing a vlog on Kenya I just subscribe!
Karibu Kenya. I'm African American and been living in Nairobi almost two years.
Wow hope you are loving it.
@@angelineowade2650 Indeed
We know you brother no longer African American but kenyan
@@kenyanlivingabroad Thank you.
This your home now brother karibu sana
Kenya is top top on my list of countries I want travel to. I really want to go
You should! It’s such a beautiful country 🇰🇪
karibu sana
you're most welcome. Karibu Kenya🇰🇪
Ain't in in Kenya it's my motherland but u most welcomed
You have just earned a new subs because of mentioning the PRIDE OF AFRICA 🇰🇪
Just growing on all these culture shocks.. As a nigerian living here in kenya..... I can relate to these scenerios.. The people are really calm and easy going..🥰
How do I come over pls 😢
Aww congratulations baby. This is so exciting!Wish you the absolute best on this new journey❤️❤️
Thank you so much baby girl 💙
This was interesting to watch 😊😊😊 I had to subscribe
Hi Alma, as you stay longer in Kenya - and specifically Nairobi - being your first landing City, I would say that you will over time discover that the cost of living pretty much depends on where you are residing. Lavington is of course expensive. However, with lots of newer and modern hoods cropping up in Nairobi's Suburbs, you will be surprised that all you need for a single lady like you is form US$ 250. At USD$ 300 to 400, it will be a lot more comfy. Nairobi is also the main eing hinterland for tropical food produce and therefore food is a lot cheap here...again..in Lavington, it is often still expensive.
Security is also a factor to consider. Especially for a woman on her own in a foreign country
Let her come to Green Span She will find affordable apartments, well secured...
🎯🎯
@@cyrusmulinge that depends on which part of Nairobi you are in.
Mlolongo and athiriver gated estates are good too and way affordable ata Nyayo estate or fedha are good but Hawa wageni hupenda uko kwa wadosi where everything is overpriced
Thank you so much for sharing your impressions and experience, so far. Wishing you every success as you continue to transition to your new home. 🙏🙏
You’re so kind, thank you 🥰
Big bomboclaat Kenya ua-cam.com/video/3QSu0KySWD8/v-deo.html Bad Jamaican artist
Awwwwwwwn, congratulations Alma!! You’re doing so great! 🎉🤍
Thank you so much 🤗
nice editing. love it
Thank you for sharing 🌺
Welcome sister. Just from the title alone I knew this video is going to have over 30k views
Lovely content and something a lot of people will find useful. If I can add, you should make pointers/use flash cards so your communication is more coherent and the main points are shared.
Congratulations on your new job!🎉
There are sensors barcoding products on all exists of the stores .... If you try and leave with items that have not been paid for it will set off the alarm. That's why we don't have security check receipts at the exit.
Its not always cold in Nairobi it depends on season, you can get cheaper houses at Roysambu where most Nigerians live.
Let’s accept this Nairobi for the past year has been really cold
This is Awesome Content!!! Wow!! Thanks so much for doing this! :-)
Awww well done baby girllll! No worries it'll be relatable to those travelling from Kenya. Win-win!
Hope so!
Awesome video, love it. Welcome to Kenya, we love visitors. You will enjoy it here. Most important swahili word you need to learn, habari yako - meaning how are you or hi 👋. Then switch to English. That will be a great introductory statement 😊
Lavington is expensive, its one of the high end suburbs in Nairobi. There are other safer, affordable & awesome areas that are way cheaper rent wise. Even as close to you as Westlands, you can get a $100 apartment.
It's hotter here in September - October. Then January - mid April. July is 🥶 really cold. Once again Karibu sana Kenya. Looking forward to seeing more content from you
Kileleshwa or lavington is what we consider as leafy suburbs...rent in those 2 areas is quit expensive but anyway there other many areas within Nairobi that are relatively cheaper.
I live in Ogun state, Nigeria. Been working for a firm in Kenya, for over a year now. I hope to visit soon, when we launch our product. Just can’t wait.
Karibu, welcome to Kenya
Most welcome to Kenya Girl. We wish you an enjoyable stay.
Thank you!
Lol my first time here,great video..What you said of Kenya is similar to SA lexcept for the receipt,that one depends on the store..nice to know I wouldn't have much culture shocks when I visit there..
Wow it's mesmerizing to watch her speak, the first Nigerian I've heard speak without using Oo😊😁
Congrats Alma!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank youuu 🥰
This is beautiful knowing how Kenya is in term of culture... weather have heard is cool over dear. Berlin would have been colder. House prices woooh that expensive.. Nice vlog
No, she moved to an expensive neighbourhood that targets expatriates
Welcome to Kenya, indeed we are a friendly national. Kenya is Cold in highlands but very hot at the coast.
Hi Alma. Welcome to Kenya I hope you enjoy your time in Kenya
Great Video,well detailed. with lots of weird laughs too 😂
Welcome to Kenya.I am your new fan.
welcome to kenya, i already love your vibe, new subscriber here
I love your video, it's very clear and you are a good at explaining things.
In Nairobi there are so many cheap ppaces and good places too. From Mombasa road, Kitengela though it's in Kajiado, Thika Road etc. And make and date to visit several towns in Kenya before you leave. Mombasa, Meru, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Turkana, Malindi. You will experience different weather, different people, culture and food
Stay more in Kenya 🇰🇪, there alot of content you can shot here and gain more followers.
Kindly post more videos, if possible twice a week or thrice if you get time.
Welcome to our magical kenya.much love
Welcome girl, Kenya is beautiful, You will love it. Karibu
Thanks for the entertaining intro Alma. What are the business opportunity like in Kenya?
Happy for youuu❤❤🥳
Watched this and subscribed instantly... welcome to Kenya. You have friends... we will treat and welcome you in to your second home. Karibu.
You are so beautiful! Welcome to Kenya 🇰🇪
Cost of living is high yes, but it really depends on where you live. Lavington and Kileleshwa are high end areas frequented by expatriates. So the rent in those areas will always be high. But there are many other areas with equally good housing where rent will definitely be cheaper. Be open to that.
We used to have free nylon bags just like you've explained until nylon was banned and that's when things changed.
Also, rent depends on where you live. Lavington, kileleshwa are high end estates
Wow have learnt alot 😊
Love love love this for you🤩❤️
Thank youuu 🥰
New subscriber here!!!
Congratulations 💃🏾
Lived the same experience when I moved in nairobi for work...beside that I liked your video. Think I just found my new best friend
For the love of my country Kenya 🇰🇪 New sub
this girl is such a vibe
I think you because you live there now, you’re not in a rush to explore which is fine btw. We can wait till you’ve figured out a routine that works for you. Excited for all the incoming 🇰🇪 content still. Congrats again! 💫
Can't wait to explore 🥰
You're just so pretty, and your hairstyle frames your face so nicely. So, I'll get around to watching your video, but for now, I've only admired your good looks (you also remind me of one of my nieces). Well done 👍
The cost of living in Nairobi depends where you reside anyway with time you will understand. Yes it's expensive but it varies from one neighborhood to another.
In general you still can't compare with other places in Africa. Rwanda and k they are considered to be the most expensive countries in Africa.
Your argument might be,,, you can get cheap accommodation mybe at 70Usd but that accommodation in another place within the Continent can be the most you can pay is 20 USD.
Same thing when it comes to food
@@maureenwanjiru5988 What is K? Which country did you mean? DR Congo is more expensive than Kenya or Nigeria.
Great video
welcome to Nairobi alma
You are currently staying at a very expensive location...rent can be exaggerated in Lavington. Try Roysambu and Utawala. safe and secure but still affordable. around $200 for a 2 bedroom unfurnished apartment
Kenya isn't all Cold. It's like Nigeria, while mountainous areas like jos and cross river are cold other parts are very warm. It's same with Kenya, Mombasa and coastal areas are very warm. Also don't let the indoor cold decieve you. Outside is warm and dry so please use sunscreen or else you will burn and get dark. Also be careful with the water, amoeba and other water born diseases are common. If shopping go to places like gikomba and village market for cheaper and more familiar options. Welcome to Nairobi🤗. P.s try explore Kenyan night life, it's the best!!
Hi Asinobi, you need a Kenyan Amigo to show you around , you can live in very decent places for just $200 bucks, close to a mall and all. Most importantly to learn the Kenyan culture so that you can blend in easily. Otherwise you have an eccentric vibe 😉. Keep it 💯
Congratulations Alma
Thank you!
Ure so jovial and relaxed...Wish you well in whatever you do there in my beautiful Country. Am watching from USA..
Alma welcome to Kenya, karibu sana dada
Watching you evolve just gives me so much joy. Well done on the big moves, Alma. May Abba guide your steps.
Thank you so much!
New subbie here. Welcome to Nairobi sis 😊❤
Wow 😯 now this is a Nigerian woman that I love ❤️😍 as a Kenyan guy 😊
Welcome to Kanairo!
I see Kenya and Rwanda have quite some similarities. Visiting soon, hopefully 😊
Big bomboclaat Kenya ua-cam.com/video/3QSu0KySWD8/v-deo.html Bad Jamaican artist
Consider the outskirts of Nairobi, they're much cheaper, around Kiambu road for example which is about 30 minutes to the cbd it's much more calm & the housing is about the same, plus it's close to Karura forest for when you're looking to unwind in nature. Kileleshwa, Lavington, Westlands, Kilimani etc are on the high side in terms of rent. Most foreigners who come to Nairobi gravitate towards places like Westlands & end up with the impression that's what all of Nairobi is like, it's not, you just need to figure out the ropes, it's much easier if you've got a local helping you out.
Kiambu is a nice place but much colder
@@tamarablack254 not Kiambu, Kiambu road, places like around ridgeways etc, that's only about 8km from CBD.
Try the surroundings it will blow ur mind. Welcome to Kenya.
In Nairobi residential houses vary according to estates there are classes depending on your pocket
The receipt part if funny 😊
Thanks for this. Do you enjoy their food? Is there like a Nigerian market over there? Those your monthly rent cover electricity and water supply?
Yea. East Africa is actually cold. When I moved to Kigali last year around November, it took me a while to adjust to the weather.
is Rwanda hot?
@@mlionea no
@@aishatoladosu just like Kenya
@@mlionea yea
You're so pretty. Welcome to Kenya
I keep telling all my friends here that Kenya is my ultimate retirement destination though I'm not even in the continent atm.
About the cost of living. It depends on what part of Lagos vs. what part of Nairobi.
Most working people that relocate to a new place typically stay in the pricey parts of town, as you don't yet know the "interior" and you typically want to stay close to the office. Just like most foreigners that relocate to Lagos would stay in VI/Ikoyi instead of Agungi or Ikate. All na island but the rent is different.
Meanwhile, you don't look Kenyan. You look African. If I ran into you in Germany, I wouldn't think, "That's a Kenyan lady". And Nigerians speak English first because we have like a million local languages, so even the average Nigerian you run into might not understand yours.
Anyhoo, safe travels and enjoy the weather 😊
The one the security guard was funny though 😊
6:43 You moved to a posh place (Kileleshwa and Lavington are exclusively rich people suburbs), the average cost of rent in your average middle-class neighborhood for a similar house would be less than half of the lowest amount you have quoted.
You are a vibe
Nairobi is not cold visit Nyandarua,Nyahururu and Kiambu June,july and August there it's winter. You will need heaters or chimnies to warm a house.clothes rarely dry we hang them near the chimney.
Oh wow
You forgot Mt Kenya area Nyeri, Nanyuki, Meru, Kirinyaga, Embu and Meru. Very cold too in those three months as well.
Congratulations on your new Job.
Thank you!
Please make a video on how you apply for jobs in Africa, the search process etc!
Whenever I see Kenya mentioned, I will watch. Lol what is 'black' weather? You don't have to keep buying shopping bags, just reuse them.
I believe the cost of living is at par but if you tell me in Nigeria a neighborhood like lavington costs about $1400 per year then I'm definitely considering to move there!
Hey, I just got to Nairobi. Yes, it is cold, but the sun still feels super good.
Nairobi is not cold. Places like Nyandarua,Nyahururu and Kiambu that is cold winter. Clothes don't dry so we used to dry them close to chimnies.
Frankly the cold season is yet to set in it starts in Jun...:-)
Your life is indeed eventful ❤️
Sometimes I wonder 😅
First time here. You’re so fine.
Same experience I had in SA, they will speak their language first. Same as Northern Nigeria sha.
Kenya is a great place. I dream of visiting Nairobi one day. Kenyans are lucky people.
Are you not Kenyan,that name,Kamande.
@@John-qr4kf 🤣🤣🤣
Kamande nikii mundu wa nyumba?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@rahabmumbimuigai1047 gútirí na úru.
@@michaelkamande1320 hahaahaaaa........🤣🤣
Aww..so beautiful..miss you girl!!
❤️❤️
Sorry about the Rent cost. Even us kenyans we are suffering. I think rent is high partly because of the larger international community that lives and works in Kenya plus it being a tourist destination. But other towns away from Nairobi rent is fairly affordable. But Nairobi is a no no.
WOW 😲😲 Soo cute welcome to Kenya
Love Kenya, wait until you go to the coast. Nairobi is cold but Laikipia up at the waterfall now up there is cold cold.