Is Kenya Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Kenya
Safety rating
Women living in Kenya consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Kenya consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 50.4% percentage of women in Kenya have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 27 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.1/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Kenya?
Hanni
Nairobi
Nairobi is a vibrant and lively city, but like many major cities, safety can vary a lot depending on where you are, what time it is, and how aware you are of your surroundings. Generally safe for: Daytime travel in areas like Westlands, Karen, Kilimani, or CBD. Uber, Bolt, and Little Cab (especially for short trips). Visiting malls (like Two Rivers, The Hub, Sarit Centre) and tourist sites (like Giraffe Centre or Nairobi National Park). Be cautious with: Walking alone at night, especially in the CBD or less busy streets. Showing valuables (phones, jewelry) openly in crowded places. Using unregistered taxis or unfamiliar matatus (public minibuses). Pickpocketing in places like downtown Nairobi, bus stations, or markets like Gikomba. Tips to stay safe: Stick to known neighborhoods and well-reviewed accommodations. Always use a trusted ride app or hotel transport. Keep a copy of your ID or passport (not the original .
Posted: April 13, 2025Nairobi
Nairobi is quite segregated city with mostly gated communities so that makes you secure in housing, gated parks but not the safest on the streets. Crowded places can be safer but stealing is popular too so one must be careful. Walking at night is not at all recommended
Posted: March 14, 2025Nairobi
Nairobi is very safe, and we welcome tourists with love and show them around kenya and awesome places. You will get to have a very nice experience and learn our culture. You get to try different foods.
Posted: February 1, 2025
Marianne
Langata
Langata is a 97% safe as there are many security stand points, including the Police station within walking distance to the residential area. There are local joints that are classy and within walking distance to the house.
Posted: January 15, 2025Marianne
Nairobi
The area I reside rests between heavy national security, the national barracks, Chief Post, Police station, and National Park within walking distance The safety is top notch, and the area is generally safe.
Posted: January 15, 2025Kenya
Kenya is generally safe for residents and tourists when taking appropriate precautions, though safety conditions vary significantly by region. Popular safari destinations generally have good security infrastructure.
Posted: January 13, 2025Eldoret
For the time I've lived here, I have not experienced any safety issues. People are friendly to women and are ready to help. I've heard of stories of unsafe areas just never been there. Overall eldoret is a safe place
Posted: January 11, 2025
Martha
Nairobi
Nairobi is safe for residents and travellers. I advise visitors to take precautions as they would in any big city. *Avoid walking in dark alleys at night. *Ubers are available any time of day/ night. *Always let someone, friends and hotel reception when going somewhere
Posted: January 5, 2025Kenya
Kenya is q safe country. You don't have to worry a lot about your safety but right now there are increasing cases of abduction but you also don't have to worry about that if you just watch blindly as the president ruins our precious country
Posted: January 5, 2025Mombasa
Mombasa is a very developed coastal city in kenya, and i beleive the rate of crime here is so low because young people are self employed most of them and since there is enough job for youths the rate of crime is so low
Posted: December 31, 2024Is Kenya worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 21 experiences from female travelers
Hellene
Kenya
Amboseli National Park, Solo travel
I arrived in Amboseli with no plan—just a backpack, a camera, and a vague list of temples I never ended up seeing. Instead, I wandered side streets lined with wooden houses, stumbled into a tiny tea shop . and spent the next hour sipping coffee in complete silence, surrounded by the soft clink of ceramic cups and the rustle of wind through paper walls.
Posted: April 11, 2025Experienced: February, 2025Kenya, Solo travel
Generally, as a solo female traveller, I felt safe although I was being harassed a few times at some local markets and bus stations. Do note that most Kenyans are trying to survive, hence, they will grab whoever they can into their martatu or mini buses. Now, Masai Maara Reserves is absolutely a wow 🤩! The vast grassland that sometimes you able to see a herd or two elephants 🐘; baboons; lions 🦁; leopards 🐆 and wilder beast etc. Then of course you don’t want to miss the big fives! I didn’t see the migration though but seen enough by spending 3 Days 2 Nights with a decent tent 🏕️. Well, I ain’t a foodie person album I’ve tried some local ugali, spinach. It’s kinda high standard living in Kenya compared to Malaysia. From accommodations, to foods and transportation. I still had good experience for a month. Love 💚
Posted: March 30, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Meet locals in Kenya
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