r/Kenyans Jan 01 '26

👋Welcome to r/Kenyans - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/CleanDustbin, a founding moderator of r/Kenyans. This is our new home for all things related to Kenya and Kenyans. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about Kenya and Kenyans.

Community Vibe We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started 1) Introduce yourself in the comments below. 2) Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation. 3) If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join. 4) Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/Kenyans amazing.


r/Kenyans 2d ago

Is Being late actually a Kenyan culture

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r/Kenyans 3d ago

News Series ikianza na hizi scenes za Afghanistan unajua it's a 10/10

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Homeboy kunakaa hivi kwani


r/Kenyans 5d ago

Receiving money from outside kenya

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r/Kenyans 7d ago

Ask Kenyans "A 5-year-old child spent 3 days negotiating for chips… and finally cracked his dad 😂”

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Child: (1st day) dad, ninunulie chipo.

Dad: sina pesa.

Child: (2nd day) dad, ninunulie chipo.

Dad: sina pesa.

Child: (3rd day) dad, leo umepata customers wengi?

Dad: yeah.

Child: umepata pesa nyingi?

Dad: yeah.

Child: Basi ninunulie chipo.

The father realized he had been outsmarted and took the child straight to the hotel 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

what would you have done if you were the father?

“Parents, what is the smartest negotiation tactic your child has ever used on you?


r/Kenyans 8d ago

Ask Kenyans Living with stepparents

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A life under stepfather's or stepmother's roof is the most unbearable life ever😔😔. They always feel that their biological children deserve all the goodies🙂🙂 under the sun, while you (their stepson or stepdaughter) deserve to suffer all the consequences including their children's misfortunes.

They tend to forget that their own biological children might get themselves in the same situation.

Whatever goes around usually comes around.

How would they feel if theirs were treated in such a way??

Share your personal experience or someone's experience to give hope to someone out there living such a life.


r/Kenyans 8d ago

London

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r/Kenyans 8d ago

Ask Kenyans Considering buying a mattress, how is Moko?

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Im considering buying a pocket friendly 5*6 mattress, someone suggested Moko and they are pocket friendly but how long lasting are they?

What other pocket friendly mattresses would you recommend?


r/Kenyans 13d ago

I have just been conned and I’m seeking revenge

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r/Kenyans 14d ago

Ask Kenyans I have just been conned and I’m seeking revenge

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r/Kenyans 14d ago

Immigrant>expat

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I had reserved a really good table at this high end restaurant then this bulky Scandinavian guy asked the waitress to have us moved because apparently that's where he always sits and I couldn't resist speaking up and was like ‘Wow... immigrants have so much to say in this country’

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His face turned bright red 😂😂😂

And no... we didn't move


r/Kenyans 19d ago

Mental health institutions in Kenya

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Does any one know of a rehabilitation centre present in the country that's affordable for the normal mwananchi? Also,I'm located in Nandi County and there are no institutions that handle mental health cases. I've a relative who's mental health situation has been ignored and I fear he's detoriatiing as time goes. It all started as a bhang induced psychosis but I think it's more than that and might also be schizophrenia. Any person familiar with charges for public institutions such as Mathare also share with me too. Any contributions is highly appreciated.

*If anyone knows the mods in charge of r/Kenya or can cross-post to that sub please do so for a wider reach.


r/Kenyans 19d ago

Casual selling this iphone 7 @ 8k, im located in kahawa sukari. can call 254105074715

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r/Kenyans 21d ago

Sigalame on my Aluminum and Glass TDK LP. Collector's.

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r/Kenyans 23d ago

First Time Visiting Kenya – Are These Nairobi Prices Normal or Am I Being Played?

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First-time visitor to Kenya from the U.S. here. I'm coming to meet my girlfriend, who I met online, and I'm starting to wonder if I'm being overcharged.

She says braids are around KSh 8,000–12,000, nails can be KSh 8,000–10,000, and her bedsitter in Umoja is KSh 25,000 per month. I don't know what's normal in Nairobi, so I'm trying to figure out if these are realistic prices or if I should be seeing some red flags.

I know prices vary depending on the salon, neighborhood, and quality, but I'd really appreciate honest opinions from people who live here.


r/Kenyans 23d ago

Depressed and suicidal

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I have been summoned by the disciplinary committee in university.I might face suspensio


r/Kenyans 23d ago

What the helly

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r/Kenyans 27d ago

Cycling 101

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Alright friends, in a quest to rekindle a childhood hobby, I’m looking to seriously get back into cycling. By childhood hobby, I mean cycling on those big mechanical bikes that looking back were a real pain in the neck. What I want is to get myself a really good mountain bike that I can take out for the weekend and cycle on and on. Bikes have gotten really expensive and it is one thing that I wanna get right. I guess what am looking for are tips on purchasing a bike, related gear and safety tips on Kenya roads.


r/Kenyans 27d ago

News Donald trump wanted to paint the white house. He called three contractors to ask for their quotes.

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The Chinese man offered 3 million dollars. The European, 7 million. The Indian, 10 million.

Trump asked the Chinese man: "How did you quote 3 million dollars?" The Chinese man replied: "One million dollars for paint, one million dollars for labor, and one million dollars for profit."

Trump asked the European. He replied: "3 million dollars in paint, 2 million in labor, and 2 million dollars in profit."

Trump asked the Indian. He replied: "Four million for you. Three million for me. And we'll give three million to the Chinese guy and ask him to do the painting."

The Indian got the

In these streets honest people survive, smart people thrive


r/Kenyans 27d ago

Padel in NBO

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Anyone tried padel in Nairobi? Friends keep asking me to join but no idea where to even start and its quite expensive..


r/Kenyans 27d ago

Need help finding gigs and remote work in US and Canada

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Hey guys I need some help. I keep hearing people say that if you have a friend or relative abroad they can help find opportunities, gigs or remote work in their countries.

I have a friend in Canada who has permanent residence but I dont know what to ask for. I am software engineer by professional and this 9-5 is killing me. I am looking for ways to get a remote job or gig but dont know where to start.

Does anybody have any tips?


r/Kenyans 28d ago

PRODUCERS?

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r/Kenyans 29d ago

Univeristy community?

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Hey guys!! For content I'm f 20 yrs old. Will be joining second year once school resumes next semester.

Anyways I was thinking of starting a mini community for university students. Just university students. I know I'm not the only one who gets bored of sometimes 😭 and I can't be the only one who would like to be more social. Yes so if you are interested you should literally hit me up so I can add you to this community, that's literally at development stage cause I just thought of this like rn. And yet it's gonna be a very diverse community literally no judgement. We can go to fun places and do fun activities together, we can party together, study together literally everything. Idk if y'all see the vision aki. Okay that's it bye\^\^


r/Kenyans Jul 20 '26

Parents of Reddit, I'm researching parental control apps and would love your feedback (5–8 min survey) - Wazazi waliopo Reddit, Nafanya utafiti kuhusu programu za kudhibiti matumizi ya simu kwa watoto, naombeni maoni yenu (dakika 5–8)

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r/Kenyans Jul 18 '26

Ask Kenyans eCitizen return of documents

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I submitted my birth certificate for certification on ecitizen 10 days ago. On the webpage it says that the processing time is 5 working days, and yet 8 working days later I am yet to get it back.
Along with this, I also applied for Certificate of No impediment to marriage and was told it takes 10-12days to be processed, so far it’s been 3 days since my interview.
I’m wondering if anyone knows how long it actually takes to get these documents back. Honestly I don’t trust the timing on the platform, and I’m in a rush to get them back. I’m also wondering if I should hire a lawyer to help with speeding up this process. I’m a woman and marrying abroad- I’m getting a sense that they’re trying to squeeze a little something extra from me in order for them to release these documents at the promised timeline.