 Why Kenya is the top destination for expats? In this video I will be explaining to you some interesting and important reasons why Kenya is the top destination for expats Not just in East Africa, but in the entire continent Hello, it's James and you're watching Africa Reloaded. Have you ever wondered which country is the best destination for expats in Africa? And what makes this country different from many other African countries? An expatriate often known as an expat Is a person who lives and slash or works outside of their place of citizenship Frequently temporarily and for professional reasons expats may move away from home for work related reasons in order to pursue more lucrative job in another nation Additionally acquiring skills meeting new acquaintances and experiencing a different culture are some of the reasons individuals relocate Kenya a diverse country in Africa has a wealth of these to offer Including a thriving technology hub culture wildlife and more Please before you continue to watch give us a thumbs up According to a recent survey past South Africa as the most popular African country for expats to start a new life Among the factors identified by expats as favoring the nation where the language the simplicity of obtaining housing and the affordability of properties Kenya was placed ninth globally in the expat essentials index poll surpassing South Africa 28th and Egypt 37th The ranking is anticipated to increase Kenya's appeal as a location for businesses looking to expand into the African market furthermore the nation's status as an East Africa hub and a top investment location for multinationals is Anticipated to be further strengthened by the expanding building of high-end residential units aimed at high net worth individuals According to the report Kenya makes it simple for expats to adjust especially in terms of language and housing English is widely used in business school and government agencies and is one of the two official languages of the nation Making it simple for expats to interact Additionally, it's not too difficult to obtain homes in Kenya according to many expats who ranked the country ninth out of 52 in this category expats frequently opt to reside in affluent communities like Kilimanj, Ridgeways, Westlands and Lavington which are well liked by the middle and upper classes Even more affluent communities like Roslin, Riverside, Rwanda and Karen are preferred by international organizations like the United Nations The Rwanda estate, the affluent neighborhood of Mothega, Spring Valley, Loresho, Westlands, Riverside Drive, Nairi Estate and Lavington are popular places for foreigners to live Hurlingham, Kilimanj, Kailashwa and the vicinity of the state house offer further affordable and charming living options After France, Spain, Italy and the UK Kenya is ranked as one of the top international real estate investment hotspots Demonstrating the appeal of the country to outside investors The nation was ranked second by super-rich Africans looking for second residences Demand for upscale residences in Kenya is still mostly driven by foreigners Nevertheless, despite these benefits 57% of expats find difficulty navigating local bureaucracy Which makes it a considerable challenge for many of them. This percentage is still below the 39% global average Kenya has a lot of chances to promote itself as a top international business and lifestyle destination Given its rating as the top African location for expats Kenya is positioned to continue luring foreign investment and talent in the upcoming years as an increasing number of multinational Organizations established offices there. Thanks for watching to the end Please take a few seconds to like share comment and subscribe to Africa reloaded for more great content Also, remember to turn on the notification icon to get alerts of our new videos