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 Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Kwamchetsi Makokha: Do traitors ever become heroes? PREMIUM Kaltum Guyo: Frequent product shortages symbolise corrupt systems PREMIUM Kisumu cement industry expands with new factory 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 PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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