Kelis Shares Updates to Her New Life in Kenya A Year After Relocating with Her 3 Kids

Kelis isn’t just bringing the boys to the yard.

via: Complex

The Grammy-nominated singer and entrepreneur relocated to Kenya last year with her three children, according to E! News, settling into life on a 300-acre farm. Now, she’s giving fans a closer look at what life in East Africa has been like—both the highlights and the challenges.

In a series of Instagram videos, Kelis started with the positives. She praised the sense of community she’s found, noting that Kenyans are welcoming and eager to help. “The people here are really friendly, they’re just good people,” she explained. That spirit, she added, has made the transition smoother for her and her family.

Beyond the hospitality, Kelis highlighted the country’s unique lifestyle perks. She pointed out the wide variety of leisure activities available, from exploring Nairobi’s city life to experiencing the safaris and wildlife for which Kenya is famous.

She also mentioned the accessibility of delivery services and the affordability of healthcare compared to what she was used to in the United States. “The healthcare here is really good, and it’s affordable,” she said, emphasizing that it’s one of the major advantages of her relocation.

The natural environment has also been a standout for Kelis, who has shared glimpses of her farm and surrounding landscapes. For someone who has long celebrated food, farming, and sustainability, living in a place known for its biodiversity and agriculture has been a meaningful shift.

But she was equally candid about the difficulties of living in Kenya as an American transplant. Infrastructure, she said, can be a hurdle.

“The roads, some of the potholes will literally take your car out,” Kelis explained. She added that speed bumps are another challenge, noting they are poorly marked and hard to see at night.

Flooding and waste management were other concerns she noted. “The drainage system isn’t working, so when it’s raining, it floods. Also, the trash, the waste management here is trash—it doesn’t exist,” she shared.

Importing goods also comes at a steep price. “If you want to live here like an American, it’s definitely going to cost you triple the price,” Kelis cautioned. She explained that even older items shipped into the country are taxed heavily, making it an adjustment for anyone considering a similar move.

For Kelis, though, the balance still leans toward the positive. “Kenya is still one of the best countries on the continent in my opinion,” she wrote in her post, summing up her perspective after a year of calling it home.