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51ԹϺ– Connecting Swedes living in Kenya

Are you looking for fellow Swedes in Kenya? Do you need advice and tips from your Swedish countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Swedish expats to discover attractions like the Great Rift Valley of Central Kenya together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Kenya or still residing at home in Sweden to prepare your relocation abroad, 51ԹϺKenya provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Swedish expats in Kenya, hailing from all across Sweden - from Uppsala, over Goteborg to Stockholm.

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Mario Rimardi

Mario Rimardi

Wish I had discovered 51ԹϺbefore I relocated to Kenya. It's really helpful on both a private and a professional level.

Caroline Hayes

Caroline Hayes

Expats on 51ԹϺgave us valuable hints for finding an appropriate school in Nairobi for our two children.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Swedes at our events in Kenya

Attend our monthly events and activities for Swedes expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Nakuru National Park Game Drive
Nakuru National Park Game Drive
#Saturday_ Sunday Trip Year 2026 Date:- 21 March and 22 March 2026 Time:- 2 days and 1 night Main features of the trip include:- -Game drive at Nakuru National Park, -We will enjoy a wide variety of wildlife -Touring with a great team where you can make friends and Business networks -Transport
#Saturday_ Sunday Trip Year 2026 Date:- 21 March and 22 March 2026 Time:- 2 days and 1 night Main features of the trip include:- -Game drive at Nakuru National Park, -We will enjoy a wide variety of wildlife -Touring with a great team where you can make friends and Business networks -Transport
Movie Night - the Battle for Laikipia
Movie Night - the Battle for Laikipia
Another chance to watch the Kenyan blockbuster: Battle For Laikipia (2024). A film by Daphne Matziaraki & Peter Murimi Unresolved historical injustices and climate change raise the stakes in a generations-old conflict between Indigenous pastoralists and white landowners in Laikipia, Kenya, a wild
Another chance to watch the Kenyan blockbuster: Battle For Laikipia (2024). A film by Daphne Matziaraki & Peter Murimi Unresolved historical injustices and climate change raise the stakes in a generations-old conflict between Indigenous pastoralists and white landowners in Laikipia, Kenya, a wild
AI in Finance – Executive Conversation in Nairobi
I’m organizing a small executive gathering in Nairobi focused on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of financial systems across Africa. The event brings together professionals from fintech, banking, technology, and policy to explore practical AI adoption in financial services, includ
I’m organizing a small executive gathering in Nairobi focused on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of financial systems across Africa. The event brings together professionals from fintech, banking, technology, and policy to explore practical AI adoption in financial services, includ
Touch My Back, Walk and Hike in Nature
Touch My Back, Walk and Hike in Nature
Out of town friendship and experience creation, will be a great way to a healthy year. what to have 1. reusable water bottle 2. hiking attire 3.good energy and mood. I have refunded those who had sent in there booking fee since we are rescheduling this event to next month. sent in your fee by 20th
Out of town friendship and experience creation, will be a great way to a healthy year. what to have 1. reusable water bottle 2. hiking attire 3.good energy and mood. I have refunded those who had sent in there booking fee since we are rescheduling this event to next month. sent in your fee by 20th

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Receive Information and Tips about Kenya from Swedish Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Kenya is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Swedish compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Kenyan culture and people. 51ԹϺhelps you meet and interact with other Swedes in Kenya, living in Nairobi, Garissa, Mobasa and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofSwedes in Nairobi orSwedes in Mombasa.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Swedish food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Swedish 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Sweden in Kenya.
  • Receive and share advice in our Kenya Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for köttbullar in Nairobi...
  • Browse the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Kenya to find institutions like the nearest Swedish embassy and many others.

From the Great Rift Valley of Central Kenya to the Maasai Mara wildlife habitat, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Swedish expats in Kenya.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Swedes in Kenya

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Kenya. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Kenyan ugali, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Nairobi's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit Lake Nakuru National Park with millions of pelicans and flamingos, Uhuru Gardens, in remembrance of the struggle for independence, and other impressive landmarks across Kenya.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Sweden and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Ჹå from our Swedes living in Kenya!

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