Teaching Jobs in Kenya

Kenya is located on the eastern coastline of Africa, featuring expansive beaches along the Indian Ocean and bordered by Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia to the south, west, and north. Roughly 45 million people live in Kenya, making it the seventh most populous country on the continent.

Nairobi, the country’s capital and largest city, is perennially one of the most popular destinations where to teach abroad in Kenya. Home to a metropolitan population of over 6.5 million people, an array of global organizations, and a major headquarters for the UN, Nairobi has for long been one of the largest and most influential cities in all of Africa.

Mombasa, the second largest city in the country, is another common destination where to teach abroad in Kenya. A coastal city with one of the largest ports in Africa, Mombasa is a very popular travel destination because of its sprawling beaches, lively atmosphere, and rich history as an important center of African commerce and culture.

Other potential destinations where you might look to teach abroad in Kenya include smaller cities such as Nakuru and Eldoret. Many educators also seek out positions teaching in Kenya’s rural areas, where schools are often understaffed and resources less accessible. Teaching abroad in a Kenyan village will understandably be much different from city life, and both carry the potential to be life-changing experiences!