InterNations – Connecting Russians living in Kenya

Are you looking for fellow Russians in Kenya? Do you need advice and tips from your Russian countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Russian expats to discover attractions like theu0020Greatu0020Riftu0020Valleyu0020ofu0020Centralu0020Kenya together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Kenya or still residing at home in Russia to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Kenya 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 Russian expats in Kenya, hailing from all across Russia - from Yekaterinburg, over Saintu0020Petersburg to Moscow.

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Mario Rimardi

Mario Rimardi

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

Caroline Hayes

Caroline Hayes

Expats on InterNations gave 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 Russians at our events in Kenya

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

InterNations Nairobi Australia Day Event
InterNations Nairobi Australia Day Event
Hello InterNations Nairobi! Join us for a social evening as we celebrate Australia Day on Tuesday, 27th January 2026, bringing together Australians, expats and globally minded friends under one roof. This special edition event will take place at Troy Rooftop at Gem Forest Hotel, a stylish rooftop
Hello InterNations Nairobi! Join us for a social evening as we celebrate Australia Day on Tuesday, 27th January 2026, bringing together Australians, expats and globally minded friends under one roof. This special edition event will take place at Troy Rooftop at Gem Forest Hotel, a stylish rooftop
The Offline Café
The Offline Café
Come with a smile, put your phone away, and enjoy some quality offline time with old and new friends! Chat, play chess, read a book, or make a drawing (or 3). And at Pickled you can get your hands dirty and try pottery under the guidance of Mr Odhiambo. A master potter, he makes beautiful stuff.
Come with a smile, put your phone away, and enjoy some quality offline time with old and new friends! Chat, play chess, read a book, or make a drawing (or 3). And at Pickled you can get your hands dirty and try pottery under the guidance of Mr Odhiambo. A master potter, he makes beautiful stuff.
Nakuru National Park Game Drive
Nakuru National Park Game Drive
#Saturday_ Sunday Trip Year 2026 Date:- 28 Feb and 01 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 to
#Saturday_ Sunday Trip Year 2026 Date:- 28 Feb and 01 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 to

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Why Russian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Russian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Nairobi Community Group
Nairobi Community Group
Mombasa Community Group
Mombasa Community Group

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Receive Information and Tips about Kenya from Russian Expats

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

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

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Russia 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 borscht in Nairobi...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Kenya to find institutions like the nearest Russian 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 Russian expats in Kenya.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Russians 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 Russia and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Privet from our Russians living in Kenya!

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