Caption for the landscape image: Why housing is the biggest shock for Kenyans moving to Canada Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Kenyans living in Canada, from left, Felix Odhiambo Ayiera, Elizabeth Mokkonen and Shadrack Ngoi. Photo credit: Pool By Michael Ochieng’ Summary Article Related What you need to know: Canada has emerged as one of the top destinations for work, study, and starting a new life.The biggest shock to those relocating to Canada is not only the cold weather, but also the high cost of living, especially rent.Food and basic commodities are also costly compared to Kenya.The easiest way to cope with the high cost of living is ensuring that one goes to Canada on a full sponsorship or secures a job. As more Kenyans seek greener pastures abroad, Canada has emerged as one of the top destinations for work, study, and starting a new life. But living abroad is not as easy as many would imagine. PREMIUM Life in China beyond the headlines: A Kenyan journalist’s four-month experience China introduced itself to me with chopsticks and a small public humiliation. PREMIUM Why we relocated to Kenya after decades in the US Gitau won a Greencard and got to America as a permanent resident in 2011. PREMIUM Here’s how Kenyans abroad are celebrating Valentine’s Day Loving from afar, it seems, is not glamorous. It demands patience, trust and intentional communication. PREMIUM Kalonzo seeks to meet Trump officials during US tour Wiper party leader will be seeking to bolster his campaign war chest in the US. PREMIUM Siblings' death days before US return: 10 things we know The accident rendered Ms Wangui childless while visiting a children’s home she supports. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Quickmart’s shares hit Sh35.6bn on NSE debut PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status PREMIUM Seven minors seek plea bargain over deadly Utumishi Girls fire PREMIUM Revealed: Lawyer Abshir Abdi was found by herders, initially mistaken for refugee PREMIUM Bring our sons home from Ukraine, kin of two appeal to Ruto Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed. PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent. Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
PREMIUM Life in China beyond the headlines: A Kenyan journalist’s four-month experience China introduced itself to me with chopsticks and a small public humiliation.
PREMIUM Why we relocated to Kenya after decades in the US Gitau won a Greencard and got to America as a permanent resident in 2011.
PREMIUM Here’s how Kenyans abroad are celebrating Valentine’s Day Loving from afar, it seems, is not glamorous. It demands patience, trust and intentional communication.
PREMIUM Kalonzo seeks to meet Trump officials during US tour Wiper party leader will be seeking to bolster his campaign war chest in the US.
PREMIUM Siblings' death days before US return: 10 things we know The accident rendered Ms Wangui childless while visiting a children’s home she supports.
Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed.
PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent.
Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
