A study conducted by Vaay, a German firm ranked Nairobi as the 20th most stressful city.
The result of the study was based on an index of 100 major global cities comprising over 15 factors, each ranked on a scale from most to least stressful.
The report said, “To begin the study, we considered which macro factors contribute to stress, narrowing them down to four broad categories.
“The first category looks at governmental factors that dictate levels of inclusion in a city such as safety and security, gender and minority equality, and socio-political stability.
“Following this, we considered the effect of the physical environment around us since it has been proven that high living density contributes to anxiety and stress.
“We did so by assessing population density as well as pollution levels, weather patterns and the amount of traffic congestion in each city.
“To evaluate the impact of financial stress, we looked at unemployment rates, social security structures and the amount of disposable income a household has after tax and accommodation costs, adjusted for purchasing power parity, amongst other factors.
“Finally, we considered health and wellbeing, specifically looking at mental health and access to healthcare as influences on stress levels.”
This stress actor was the subject of discussion in a twitter thread by Kenyans. One woman pointed out just how relaxing it is living outside Nairobi, which prompted reactions.
She added
@DushiNjenga
I lived in a town where the main economic activity required consistent cash flow and liquidity. It was there I saw for the first time, a million in cash, casually being transacted, in public. No cops around. Major issues police dealt with were immigrants and domestic squabbles
Many joined in agreeing with her opinion.
@kib8elly
Cldnt agree more. I live in the village and I visit Nairobi often. Its a world of difference
@cacxy
Hii kanairo issa throw…
@onesyoki
Mombasa unatembea umeshikilia simu kwa mkono kama coins….Kanairo hata kwa mfuko haiko safe
@JafKibet
The longest i ever stayed in Nairobi is 12hrs, that place is toxic from the people, trees, and even buildings, naprefer Kericho yangu unatokea ATM while “counting” your money to wherever you going
@Peakyfkn
Nakujanga hiyo town and the first thing is switch into the ‘stay dangerous’ mode
@Poluoch
Agreed , i have lived in several towns outside Nairobi … Nairobi is the worst in terms of quality of life especially if you have a family , raising kids , Kanairo ndio ile rat race sisi uskia
