Emigrating to Nairobi now - bad idea?

Hi, welcome to Kenya, life here is normal as people generally are living as usual, only observing all the guidelines. businesses, cafes, restaurants, clubs, are all open, including learning institutions. For now, accommodation is cheap because of COVID, (we do provide those services, house for rentals, we deal with ex-pat and diplomat people. When you are in kindly contact Duncan 0720134987, Archstone Kenya real estate).
WELCOME IN KENYA, KARIBU

Currently Nairobi is a wiser choice than London whilst Covid is predominant. I have lived in London for over 13 years and am now in Nairobi. The weather is warm here and there are greater outdoor spaces meaning people are not in such close contact and more fresher, cleaner air to breathe. The numbers appear to be lesser but not sure if these are correct as testing is low.

Our curfew has been reduced from 11 pm to 4pm and places are opening. Without much information on the type of work you are required to do and the location you will be in, you may or may not meet many expats. A lot of expats also left in April but are now returning.

Hope this helps

hello. don't worry in migrating to Kenya. All you have to do is be conscious on whatever you will be doing or wherever you will be. No one is exceptional. Hospital: we have well equipped private hospitals i.e Nairobi Hospital, Aga khan Hospital and karen hospital to name few where you can get a proper medication. Location of where you will staying also matter. Some areas like Karen are better because of close vicinity of all your needs. I have mentioned Karen because its a place I have stayed before. You are most welcome. Kenya Hakuna Matata. Shall you require any ahead information just ask.

Shadrack

Hi,

For me and my family, I feel that Nairobi is better during this pandemic... Everything is open, within Nairobi you have a nice forest called Karura Forest which you can go for walk, jog or cycle and also National park for a little Safari... Life here seems quite normal just that everybody has to wear mask and your temperature is taken wherever you go.

Hope that helpful. 🙂

"I know the statistics for infections is low - and compared to the UK! - but I am still worried about what will happen if I get sick."

As far as Covid is concerned, if you are of working age, the risk of serious illness, or worse is really very low - even in the UK.  Look up the stats and number crunch and don't pay attention to the headlines. 

In Kenya, the risk of being wiped out in a road accident is significantly higher than being killed by Covid.

For living in Kenya, ensure you have a decent medical cover, if this is not covered by your employer.  As above, there are some very well equipped private hospitals in Nairobi.  However healthcare is incredibly expensive, even by western standards.  It's all a money making exercise.  Greedy, financially motivated doctors are unfortunately too common, with unnecessary appointments, unnecessary treatments and so on, rife, particularly if you have no medical knowledge.  I guarantee you will 100% appreciate what a fantastic resource the NHS is, after living in Kenya.

Medical insurance may not cover any pre existing conditions and I am unsure about Covid (if you are uncertain about this).

I am unsure why you feel that Nairobi should be significantly less safe due to Covid.  The regulations there were initially very strict, but I understand that the main thing currently is the requirement to wear a mask at all times outside your own residence (including in vehicles) and the ongoing curfew.  Unlike the UK, fines for breaking the rules are punitive irrespective of where you are from.