Is Kenya Safe for Women?
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 2.2 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 31 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Kenya?
Nairobi
Nairobi is all about situational awareness. The city is HUGE and very diverse, so the neighborhoods vary greatly. If you are not Kenyan, also understand how you may be perceived and or exoticized by men.
Posted: August 31, 2025
Lydia
Nairobi
Nairobi is a safe city and we have police officers deployed in every town. Everyone is their brothers keeper, the government encourages its citizen to stay away from crime and protect their brothers..
Posted: August 25, 2025
Mwanaidi
Kilifi
Not so safe after dark, so avoid walking after dark. Have a Tuktuk guy on speed dial to get you to and from places, or a taxi guy. As long as you are not alone outside after dark, you should be fine.
Posted: August 2, 2025Nairobi
Moderate safe but don't walk at night as a lady alone .It might be unsafe and watch out for pickpocketers There is generally no gun violence or drug lord's hence no fear of mass shooting in public. Different parts of Nairobi have different security levels with the suburbs being more secure.
Posted: May 20, 2025
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, 2025Is 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, 2025Safety in Kenya
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