I Left America for Kenya — Now I Make $250K/Year Living on $1,700/Month

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#webnationafrica #diasporatransition I Moved from the USA to Kenya — Built a $250K Business & Live on $1,700/Month Meet Kia Weso Simmons, an African American entrepreneur and CEO of Traverse Culture, moved to Nairobi, Kenya after 14 years of visiting—and built a peaceful, sustainable life without giving up ambition. In this video, Kia gives a full townhome tour, breaks down her real cost of living (~$1,700/month), and explains how she legally stays in Kenya (Digital Nomad, Class K, and Investor permits). We cover rent in an upscale area (~$1,000), utilities, internet, phone, buying a 2019 Honda Vezel (~$20K, 50% down, 24-month payoff), safety, and why Kenya feels like home. We also talk business: how relocating boosted Traverse Culture’s sales and social growth, what a typical CEO day looks like in Nairobi, and advice for Americans considering the move—budget ranges, mistakes to avoid, and using proper relocation support instead of winging it. Guest Information: https://www.youtube.com/@UCBKfDDm7L6q3mGp3xtwUpPw Email :[email protected] Thinking about moving or touring? Join the Webnation waitlist for early access to our step-by-step relocation course, discounts, and first dibs on tours to South Africa and Zanzibar. Join the Webnation Waitlist : https://mailchi.mp/a549363e9c39/webnationwaitlist Chapters: 0:00 – Why I Moved to Kenya 1:06 – Welcome to My Home 2:09 – Kitchen Tour 4:15 – Living Room Setup 5:37 – Balcony Views 7:47 – Guest Bath & Storage 9:39 – Guest Bedroom 12:01 – Master Bedroom 13:51 – Cost of Living 16:34 – Buying a Car 17:45 – Business Move 21:02 – Pros of Kenya Life 23:10 – Feeling at Home 25:01 – How We Met 27:30 – Day in My Life 29:09 – Business Growth 31:56 – Weather in Nairobi 32:56 – Expat Community 33:59 – Diaspora Entrepreneurs 36:29 – Is Kenya Affordable? 37:14 – Safety in Nairobi 38:16 – Visa Options 40:26 – Smooth Relocation 41:46 – 5-Year Vision 43:16 – Relocation Advice 45:02 – Message to My Younger Self 45:48 – Final Words Produced by: Team Webnation Director : Hayford Editor: Kofi Color Grading : Webnation Africa Subscribe to webnation Africa :https://www.youtube.com/@UCVJ9i3KwTfc-SQ2ZPaMk3Cg About Webnation Diaspora Transition : Diaspora Transition is a documentary series that follows the emotional, financial, and cultural journeys of African Americans relocating to Africa—exploring why they left, how they adapted, and what they gained in the process. #webnationafrica #diasporatransition I Moved from the USA to Kenya — Built a $250K Business & Live on $1,700/Month