Longonot62
English expat in Kenya
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About me
English
Lives in Nyeri
Speaks English.
Registration: 05 March 2010
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Safety and Security by Patkabura10
I'm an American retiring with a Kenyan wife to Nanyuki area. I have quite a bit of experience in Kenya, but I was wondering what expats might say about the security of that area. My wife and I are hoping for a quiet life just out side of Nanyuki. ...
Security wise that area should be fine. Access wise the roads in that area have often been poorly maintained, so you may find having a higher/4x4 vehicle would be an advantage. Read More
Kenyan attitudes towards foreigners by hkdman
Hi! I am going to go to Kenya (Nairobi and Mombasa) later in September. The reason I picked Kenya for my first African country to visit is based on the widespread use of the English language. I have also heard that Kenyans are generally friendly ...
Hi, I don鈥檛 think you should be too concerned about being accepted in Kenya based on your physical appearance. Kenyans tend to be extremely welcoming. irrespective away from or how you look. I鈥檓 not sure how dressing like in American is ... Read More
Safety and Security by Patkabura10
I'm an American retiring with a Kenyan wife to Nanyuki area. I have quite a bit of experience in Kenya, but I was wondering what expats might say about the security of that area. My wife and I are hoping for a quiet life just out side of Nanyuki. ...
Nanyuki is arguably one of the most secure towns in Kenya due to the presence of Kenyon and British military bases. There鈥檚 a sizeable expat community there, which means quite a variety of restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. When you say ... Read More
Issues acessing my banking by jeremynelson778
I recently relocated to Kenya from the USA,and despite my bank assuring me my debit card would work here,there doesn't seem to be many places that will take it.I mean for means such as a csr,housing, larger amounts.My question is has anyone else ...
I use MPesa mainly and transfer funds from my IK bank account via Sendwave. Although there鈥檚 a daily limit similar to MPesa, it鈥檚 extremely rare that I will be spending anything like that amount in a day.Visa debit cards work well, but ... Read More
SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION by Catelyn1234
Hey everyone , I鈥檓 looking for school recommendations around Runda that offers the best tuition for a 3 year old . I have seen there is brook house and Braeburn garden estate. Which one is most recommended or any other great school around ...
The following schools are worth considering:Durham International School in Thigiri, isn't too far and is an international branch of Durham School known in the UK, which is an independent school with an excellent reputation.Brookhouse School, Runda - ... Read More
GI (doctor) recommendation by Adam EC
im moving from us to Nairobi in August and looking for good gastroenterology practice for management of ulcerative colitis. I鈥檓 currently on IV entiviyo every 6 weeks and would like to ensure that is viable long term treatment plan
Hi, There are several gastroenterologists listed, with reviews. Unfortunately, I would not be able to personally recommend one.There may, however be difficulty in sourcing Entiviyo. A quick search indicates that it may be available as a 300mg ... Read More
Interested in going on a safari! by hkdman
Hello! I am really interested in coming to Kenya this year to go on a Safari. I would be a solo traveler. However, every place that I look online they quote a price, but then they indicate that it is per person - sharing. I assume that means ...
I'd also add that this really isn't a travel forum, being aimed at people either living or wanting to live in Kenya. I would recommend engaging with a travel orientated site such as Tripadvisor, where you are more likely to find the advice that you ... Read More
How to stay in Kenya (I don't plan to work) ? by Conor G. Smyth
Hi there, I am Irish and currently planning to establish how I navegate staying longer term in Kenya (more than the initial 90+90 days extension) - not seeking to work at the moment (nor have a job), have savings - and struggling to establish what ...
Just for information; the Class K is not a spousal visa ie. not dependent upon being married. The application process is relatively straightforward if you can evidence an income of equivalent $24000 plus per annum which should be from sources such ... Read More
Rural Kenya - Residential Waste Management by harbortheresa
Hi. We're building a home in rural Kenya and need advice on waste management (non-compostable trash). There are no trash pickup services in our area and we don't have a vehicle. I don't want to burn it or build a pit/landfill. We recycle, but can't ...
There really aren鈥檛 a lot of options regarding waste management apart from burning, unfortunately. Even if you found someone to collect it, they鈥檇 probably burn the waste anyway. Read More
We have returned! by jelphickpooley
We are from Zim and the UK. We lived here from 2004-2007 and now we鈥檙e back in Nairobi! Been here for about 3 months and starting to settle in. Found a house, will import a car soon (I hope!) and generally ironing out all the creases! Joined ...
@jelphickpooleyHow will you manage a tax and duty free vehicle import? Genuinely interested as we are shortly returning from the UK and our car is just over 8 yrs (from yr of registration), so will be looking to buy a vehicle. Read More
Moving nairobi end 2024 Family from Europe by easterncomfort
Hello, we are a family of 4 with two kids 13/14 and have freely chosen nairobi as our new place we want to live for the next two to three years. We are financially secured, but still search for work at some NGO or other work in the social technical ...
Work is not permitted with a Class K permit as the reason this permit has been approved is that the applicant has evidenced being able to support themselves from other financial sources. The definition of 'work' covers paid and voluntary.You cannot ... Read More
Having Dogs as pets on Nairobi by svalentinephotos
I鈥檓 looking at moving to Nairobi shortly. I鈥檓 bring my 4 year Labrador all the way from the US. However, I am hearing that there is high crime rate on dog theft and that you can鈥檛 bring them to an outdoor cafe. Is this correct?? ...
Hi, we have four dogs and they just stay in the compound and actually if you try and walk them, they don't really like it much, but on the occasions we have walked them I have never felt that they might be stolen. pedigree dogs are worth a lot of ... Read More
Is my Kenyan girlfriend genuine? by GuestPoster27887
Hi, so i鈥檝e been dating a Kenyan girl for 5 months, we met in Nanyuki whilst I was working there. After 3 months of dating my work finished and i had to return to the UK. While i was dating her things moved very fast, she said she loved me ...
The 'red flags' for me are that you are paying her accommodation and have set her up with a shop. She will say the right things to you because her lifestyle now depends upon your funding it. Just be mindful about what she may be up to in your ... Read More
98 Land Rover with British plates in Kenya. Registration by Kebabstick
1998 Land Rover with British plates already in Kenya. Someone required to register it. I have an old Land Rover (1998) in Kenya with British number plates, and I would like to register it in Kenya. However, it is old and doesn鈥檛 meet the ...
Hi, the NTSA deals with vehicle registration. If there is the scenario where duty hasnt been paid, then it would have to be paid as a first step. Read More
98 Land Rover with British plates in Kenya. Registration by Kebabstick
1998 Land Rover with British plates already in Kenya. Someone required to register it. I have an old Land Rover (1998) in Kenya with British number plates, and I would like to register it in Kenya. However, it is old and doesn鈥檛 meet the ...
Often if a vehicle is in Kenya with a foreign registration, duty was never paid and the rules weren't always so rigorously enforced. Better find out if duty was ever paid, as the bill could now be quite large if you try and register it and duty ... Read More