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Kenya had been on my list for some time, but honestly, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect as a digital nomad. Is the wifi stable enough? Can you work there comfortably? And what about safety and practical matters? Meanwhile I can say: Kenya has positively surprised me, but it is not a destination you go to blindly without preparation. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, I share my experience working remotely in Kenya, including the places I stayed, what worked well (and what didn’t), and practical tips that will really help you. I also went on safari, of course, an unforgettable and impressive experience and must see if you go to Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of working remotely in Kenya<\/b><\/h2>\n

Let me start with why Kenya is interesting at all as a digital nomad destination. The temperature is a big plus, being around 32 degrees on the coast and 25 inland. I traveled in February and March, which officially heads toward the rainy season. In practice, this was not so bad: it rained mostly at night and during the day I often had sunshine and pleasant temperatures. In addition, the time difference is ideal. For Europeans it is only 1 or 2 hours later, depending on the period. That means that you can plan meetings without difficulty and just keep working in the same rhythm.Also practical: there are direct flights from Amsterdam. Then it’s a 9-hour flight. <\/span><\/p>\n

Practicalities in Kenya: this is what you need to arrange<\/b><\/h3>\n

Kenya is not a country you “just go to” without preparation. A few things you simply must have well arranged in advance. Vaccinations are required, so check this well in advance. You also need to apply for a visa (eTA)<\/a>, which fortunately you can easily do online and in my case was arranged within 2 days. Since 2025, Kenya also has an official digital nomad visa<\/a>. That makes it a lot more interesting if you want to stay longer. <\/span><\/p>\n

Paying is surprisingly easy via M-Pesa, a mobile payment system used really everywhere in Kenya. Ideal because you hardly need to carry any cash in your pocket. One important tip though: you have to identify yourself with your passport when you top up, so only do this at trustworthy stores to avoid hassles with identity fraud. <\/span><\/p>\n

In terms of Internet: buy a local SIM card from Safaricom or use an eSIM. Wifi, in fact, is not equally stable everywhere. In some places it worked perfectly, at other times it was disappointing. So doing good research on your accommodation in advance is not a luxury. <\/span><\/p>\n

And yes, power outages do happen. In 3 weeks, I experienced it about 5 times. Sounds a lot, but in practice it wasn’t too bad because most accommodations have a generator that comes on immediately. So you often don’t notice it much. I did always make sure that my laptop and phone were charged when everything was working, just in case. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Diani Beach: working with your feet in the sand<\/b><\/h2>\n

My trip in Kenya began on the coast, near Mombasa, in Diani Beach. That was because I flew through from my workstation in Zanzibar <\/a> <\/span> (also highly recommended by the way!). In my opinion, Diani Beach is the place to be if you want to combine work with a relaxing beach environment. Life here goes ‘pole pole,’ nice and slow. Diani Beach feels quiet, green and friendly without mass tourism. You have long white beaches, palm trees and a relaxed atmosphere here. Except that you are accosted every 5 meters if you want to buy something, which I did find slightly irritating. It is not a party destination, but rather a place where you get into a quiet rhythm. <\/span><\/p>\n

I stayed at Diani Pearl Hotel<\/a>, which was a nice base. Just off the busy street, nice and quiet and great sweet staff. Very good rooms, no bugs in the apartment (very nice), a nice pool and oasis of calm. A great place to combine work and relaxation. <\/span><\/p>\n

Remote working in Diani Beach<\/b><\/h3>\n

I expected to encounter more digital nomads, but they could be counted on 1 hand unfortunately. I suspect many people here choose a resort for their stay, and then work there as well. What works well here is that many beach resorts offer day passes, where for \u20ac10 you buy a credit for which you can order food and drinks. You can then use their facilities and often just work in the restaurant. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Tips for great spots in Diani Beach<\/b><\/h3>\n