Diasporas in Kenya
The communities settled in Kenya, city by city, their upcoming meetups and the associations behind them. Wherever you're from, your place is somewhere on this page.
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930K
Migrants (UN)
Upcoming events in Kenya
Cities in Kenya
The largest diasporas in Kenya
- Somalia400K
- Uganda270K
- South Sudan110K
- DR Congo41K
- Tanzania33K
- Ethiopia30K
- Burundi14K
- Sudan9.4K
- Rwanda5.2K
- Eritrea1.7K
Source : ONU DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024. People born abroad, not their locally born children: a floor, not a ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
What are the largest diasporas in Kenya?
According to the UN (2024), the largest come from Somalia (402,000), Uganda (275,000), South Sudan (115,000), the DR Congo (41,200), and Tanzania (32,900). These figures count people born abroad, not their children born locally.
How can I find people from my country in Kenya?
Sign up on Compatri and set your city: the community of your country of origin starts with you, and the next ones find it.
Which diaspora events take place in Kenya?
No event is announced yet. The first one can come from you: it takes a few minutes and members in the country will see it.
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