Issue · September 2026 · everything a nomad needs, city by city

Kenya · the visa

Nairobi

Nairobi as a base, not a holiday: where to live, what a month costs, where to work, how to get around — from the writers who live there.

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The sheet

Being researched — the sheet lands within the hour of a first visit

The cost sheet, the coworking prices and where nomads live are being researched for Nairobi now: a reporter model reads current listings and recent reports and files them with the month they hold for. Until then, the pieces below are the ground truth.

Where to live

8 pieces by the writers on the ground

  1. Where to live · NairobiBuying Kenyan-Made Souvenirs at Nairobi's Maasai MarketShopping guide with market locations and pricing tips
  2. Where to live · NairobiWestlands, Nairobi: Rooftops, late nights and the city’s most restless districtStreet-level feature on Nairobi’s nightlife and dining district
  3. Where to live · NairobiKilimani, Nairobi: where the city comes to eat, linger and liveNeighbourhood guide with food, culture, and living tips
  4. Where to live · NairobiKaren, Nairobi: the green edge where giraffes, gardens and slow lunches ruleLeafy suburb with wildlife and slow-paced lifestyle
  5. Where to live · NairobiGigiri, Nairobi: the diplomatic suburb with a forest on its doorstepQuiet diplomatic suburb with green spaces and amenities
  6. Where to live · NairobiCentral Business District, Nairobi: the city’s loudest square kilometreStreet-level walk through Nairobi’s central business district
  7. Where to live · NairobiLanding in Nairobi for the First Time in OctoberSeasonal travel and city planning for first-time visitors
  8. Where to live · NairobiLavington, Nairobi: the leafy suburb where the city lowers its voiceLeafy suburb with dining and residential appeal

Where to work

3 pieces by the writers on the ground

  1. Where to work · NairobiNairobi on a first work trip, from client dinners to game drivesWorking trip guide with client dinners and local work life
  2. Where to work · NairobiThirteen Nairobi Kitchens That Cook Kenyan Food ProperlyFood guide with prices and group dining for locals and nomads
  3. Where to work · NairobiNairobi's Coffee Trail: From the Auction Floor to Third WaveCoffee trail through Nairobi’s roasting and cupping spots

Getting around

1 piece by the writers on the ground

  1. Getting around · NairobiHow to Cross Nairobi Without Losing Half the Day to TrafficTransport options and traffic tips for Nairobi commuters

The weekend

1 piece by the writers on the ground

  1. The weekend · NairobiWalking Karura Forest and Nairobi's Other Green PlacesPractical guide to Nairobi’s forests and parks for day trips

The kit

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A first week before the flat: the Nairobi hotel directory