🇰🇪 Kenya

Kenya diaspora in the United States

People from Kenya in the United States meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Kenya live in the United States?

According to the United Nations, 211,000 people from Kenya live in the United States.

As a result, United States hosts the largest community from Kenya outside the country.

In total, 536,000 people from Kenya live abroad, and about 39% of them live in the United States.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Kenya in the United States

No community for people from Kenya exists in the United States on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Washington, and Miami, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Kenya community in the United States

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Jamhuri Day (Kenya) in the United States

Every December 12, the national day brings the Kenya diaspora together. Locally too, communities organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Kenya national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Kenya live in the United States?

According to the UN, about 211,000 people from Kenya live in the United States. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Kenya live in in the United States?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Kenya in the United States?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in the United States?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Mexico, India, China, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico.

When is the Kenya national day?

Jamhuri Day (Kenya) falls on December 12. In the United States too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Kenya diaspora also lives in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.