bedsitters in Nairobi

Hard Look at Moving Out

Moving Out of Your Parent’s House to Your Own Space for the First Time

The transition from the comfort of a parental home to the autonomy of your own space is a rite of passage for many young Kenyans. In Nairobi, this move is often fueled by a desire for independence or the necessity of a shorter commute to a new job. However, the "Nairobi cold" hits differently when you are the one paying for the blankets—and the rent, and the electricity, and the 20-shilling water...