340 kilometres North West of Nairobi lies Kisumu city – the third largest city in Kenya, after Nairobi and the coastal city of Mombasa. Kisumu city is perceived to be one of the oldest settlements in Kenya with an estimated population of 610,082 (2019).
Why move from Nairobi to Kisumu?
There are plenty of things to keep you busy in and around Kisumu.
Kisumu is home to a very social community; the people are very friendly and the vibrant town is always buzzing with life.
Best estates to move to in Kisumu
Kisumu has some of the best residential estates including Milimani estate – one of the finest estates in Kisumu – Lolwe estate, Kajulu, Mountain View Estate (The Rich Man’s Estate), Riat Hills Estate as well as Maseno Hills.
Infrastructure in Kisumu
Kisumu is well served by an international airport, which is a quarter-hour drive away from the main Central Business District. In recent years, the road network has been greatly improved, making it only a manner of minutes to navigate the town. Access to neighbouring towns such as Homa Bay, Kakamega, Busia and Vihiga is also aided by the recent infrastructure improvements.
The most popular modes of public transport include both motorized and non-motorized options. One can move within the city using bicycles and motorbikes popularly known as “boda boda”. There is also the option of using taxis and Matatus.
Kisumu’s Port of Lake Victoria is an important regional port that connects Kenya to Uganda and Tanzania. Furthermore, it acts as a conduit for cargo passing through Mombasa to and from neighbouring land-locked countries.
Social amenities in Kisumu
In terms of social amenities, Kisumu has several hospitals of international standards within reach, among them being Aga Khan Hospital, Avenue Hospital, Kisumu Specialists, as well as Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital.
There are also several malls within the Central Business District such as Westend Mall, United Mall, and Kisumu Megacity.
The West End Shopping Mall, Kisumu. Photo courtesy of TripAdvisor
On top of that, you can enjoy world-class cuisine in Kisumu’s top hotels such as Acacia Premier Hotel, Ciala Resort, Sovereign Hotel, and Balmoral Beach Hotel Kisumu.
Best schools in Kisumu
For a family with children of schoolgoing age, Kisumu offers several options of world-class schools such as Braeburn Kisumu International School, The Aga Khan Primary School Kisumu, Blenheim High School, White Oaks School, and Western International School of Kenya (WISK).
Tourist Attractions in Kisumu
Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
Kisumu offers numerous tourist activities such as Kit Mikayi, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dunga Bay, Kisumu Museum, Ndere Island National Park, and the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary to name a few.
Kit Mikayi in Kisumu
Preparing to move to Kisumu from Nairobi
- The first important step is to close down on the house into which you will be moving. This should be guided by accessibility to your place of work, schooling for the kids, good health care facilities and social amenities, among other factors.
- Contact your movers. They will guide you on the moving process and requirements for moving to Kisumu. They will also advise you on the items you are required to pack prior to the move day.
- Start decluttering room by room and organize what will be moving.
- Closer to the moving day, firm up the moving dates with your movers. Clear with management on both locations.
- Confirm that the destination house is fully ready for occupation and notify the utility providers including internet providers, and electricity and water services.
The process of moving from Nairobi to Kisumu
How long does it take to move from Nairobi to Kisumu?
The move will take 2 – 3 days. The entire process will be carried out as detailed here.
Most 1-2 bedroom houses can be comfortably moved within 2 days while larger houses will take longer.
Your role when moving from Nairobi to Kisumu with Nellions:
While we usually take care of the bulk of the moving work, you will have a small role to play in the success of your move.
On the moving day:
- Notify the guards to prepare for a moving truck and organise for packing.
- Be present during the move day to receive and guide the movers. Ensure that no other contractors are present on either premises to ease the moving process and to aid in accountability.
- If you have kids in the house, make arrangements for the young ones’ accommodations.
What is the cost of moving from Nairobi to Kisumu?
Every house is unique. The best and most effective way to generate your moving quote is for our move consultants to conduct a physical survey and guide you on the best approach to plan and execute the move.
The assessment is free and the quotation is instant.
The major factors that will influence the cost of your move are:
- The volume and weight of the goods
- The distance between your origin and destination homes (impacts fuel and movers’ per diems)
- Nature of the goods – bulkiness, fragility, etc.
- Accessibility of the house
- The complexity of the move
Who are the best movers in Kisumu?
When it comes to Kisumu movers, the gold standard is Nellions Moving and Relocations. Here is the bare minimum of what you can expect when moving with the best moving company in Kisumu:
- Your belongings are protected under a Goods-in-Transit insurance cover when moving with Nellions™️ throughout Kenya.
- Our movers are multi-skilled, vetted and trained to handle any kind of move through the Nellions Academy.
- We use clean high-quality materials to pack your belongings.
- All our moving trucks are safe and lockable.
- We uphold the confidentiality of our clients and handle their articles with utmost care.
- We have moved a lot of happy clients to Kisumu. Read about their experiences in our reviews.
- We deploy a team of warm, friendly and courteous movers
