Kenyan attitudes towards foreigners

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hkdmanMember02 May 2025 18:45:51

Hi!聽 I am going to go to Kenya (Nairobi and Mombasa) later in September.聽 The reason I picked Kenya for my first African country to visit is based on the widespread use of the English language.聽 I have also heard that Kenyans are generally friendly to Americans.聽 Question, though - what is their attitude toward asians?聽 I am asian - although my dad was caucasian (blond hair / blue eyes) and my mom is Korean.聽 I have completely taken my mom's features, so most people (other than hearing my name - Bryan) would never think I am 1/2 caucasian.聽 That being said, notwithstanding my mom's heritage, I really am a white dude in an asian body :-) Anyway - I had heard that Kenyans may have issues with asians - more specifically Chinese - due to the Chinese workers coming over and working in Kenya.聽 Just curious what your thoughts are, or if I am just overthinking this.聽

Thanks!

Bryan

lisbethnafula New member

Member since 14 September 2020

lisbethnafulaNew member02 May 2025 19:52:46

Hello Bryan

You're very welcome to Kenya. We love tourists!

Kind regards,

Lisbeth W.

Patkabura10 Member

Member since 17 July 2015

Patkabura10Member02 May 2025 23:46:55

@hkdman

As an American I would advise you that Kenyans are very friendly. I'm not Asian but I would be surprised if you encountered any widespread hostility. Personally, I don't think your appearance will affect your enjoyment of the people or country.

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El_JostSerial 暗网禁区03 May 2025 07:24:06

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I'll ask a lady freind of mine who is Kenyan, what Kenyans generally think about people who look like Chinese. In the past I have heard slightly negative comments about Chinese.