simonru
English expat in Kenya
Forum posts
25
About me
English
Lives in Nairobi
Registration: 19 January 2011
Thinking of moving to Kenya from the US by kimblie
I am thinking of moving to Kenya but is concerned about how to make money, whereas I'm not interested in working for anyone, but I would love to open a business there. But I don't know what type of business that would be profitable there. Does ...
Open a MacDonalds. Enough said. Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
In a public transport 'Matatu' you are never safe for instance when you are in, pleas take care of your belongings and don't trust anyone you talk to. I advice you to visit come2kenya.net ask them any question, these guys talk the truth and what is ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Simonru - you didn't read my post properly. Where did I say that you should go home??? Are you also making a assumption that I neither know nor care about the accident and death rate on Kenyan roads?My problem was the trying to create a rosey ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Hi Simonru, I have learnt that one of the best ways to deal with issues is to be the solution. You are from a developed country,you might have the recousrces or ideas,think of a way of trying to make Kenyan roads better,instead of magnifying the ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Oh and to give some perpective... United Kingdom 3.59 7 (yes, really... 7 per 100,000 vehicle) Of course there are lots of other factors in play. In the UK it's almost impossible to bribe a Driving Test Examiner. (note "almost") Ambulances can ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Cottage, not according to WHO statistics. Figures from a couple of years ago. The first figure is road fatalities per 100,000 people, the second fatalities per 100,000 vehicles India 16.8 1,120.0 Kenya 34.4 1,638.1 As you can see, Kenya is ... Read More
cost of living in mombasa by tsgarha
Hi all, I have got a job offer in Kenya , Mombasa. I will be relocating from Mumbai, India to Mobasa in August 2011. The company has offered me ksh 34,000 per month for food, phone,cable tv, net and day to day house requirements. Apart from the ...
Dear Bloggers, I had just been offered to start to work for a company in Mombasa and wonder if the numbers are ok for the local living standard : (2600USD basic salary + bonuses) + car with driver+ House in good area+ 10days hollyday with ... Read More
Sports along the cost....
There are a few expats that play cricket. There are lots of clubs and organisations. I had some friends who played regular 5 a side football. Of course there's scuba diving! buccaneerdiving.com Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Wow!Thanks Longonot62 for coming to my defence and to that of Kenya. It is very easy to look at statistics and believe them,yet they are usually far from what really happens on the ground.So you don't know people killed or seriously injured on ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Simonru; If this bothers you so much, what are you doing in Kenya?So you're saying I should go home? Nice. It bothers me because I have lost friends to drunk drivers and bad drivers. To paint the picture that Kenyan roads are safe is just wrong. ... Read More
Looking for a flatshare in Nairobi by sophie281
Hi everyone, I am a 26yr old German doing an interneship with a women's rights NGO in Nairobi, starting next week. My work is located in Nairobi Hills so anywhere in the west, Hurlingham, Kilmani, Upper Esate, Kileleshwa, or the Westland Area would ...
Joe Mpole .... nice try. Sophie, I dont have any flats, but quite often they're advertised in the classified section. You can also look at the boards at the Sarit Centre in Westlands.Or the smaller boards at the Yaya Centre. I am NOT a tour guide, ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Surely,you do not mean to say that our roads are that badYes, they are THAT BAD. Look at the statistics (some facts below)! You will be assured of getting to your destinations. Accidents do happen in Kenya,just like anywhere else in the world.No, ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
To use the word "safe" is hilarious. Kenya has one of the worst rates of road deaths to population in the world. Higher even than SA. Drivers are inconsiderate, badly trained and ignore the rules of the road. I have one friend who lost her legs in a ... Read More
Where to live in Nairobi given frequent travel by Mdboy
Hi all, I expect to be working near the African Reinsurance Corp Building in the Upper Hill Rd section of Nairobi and have a couple of questions. First, I hope to have a budget of somewhere around 150,000 Ksh for housing. While I'll be based in ...
Is it just me... but I prefer the expression "Staff Quarters" Read More
School for the kid, that does not speak english by MaraD
I am settling down here for 2 years. Probably not more, that's why I was quite sure that for my son it will be better to stay with my parents and not to make the mess with his school. Now he is 5.5 years old and in my country he could enter school ...
What is his first language? I am pretty sure he would learn fast. At that age he will quickly adapt Read More
Tennis and recording studio
Recording what? Music? There's plenty of good ones. Some small... some big. Sometimes it seems like there's one on every street corner. But what you REALLY need to find is someone who can actually operate it and mix well. From what I've heard ... Read More
work life in Nairobi by moin.azmeri
Hiiiii everyone, this is moin from India. I have been offered from a company a job the following are the details......... Marketing Profile 3 months Probation Period with tourist VISA after 3 months proper work permit VISA so some one please guide ...
Hiiiii everyone, this is moin from India. I have been offered from a company a job the following are the details......... Marketing Profile 3 months Probation Period with tourist VISA after 3 months proper work permit VISA so some one please guide ... Read More
things I can't get? by michelledj
My family will be moving to Nairobi in August of 2011 from the US. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what things I should take that are not available in Kenya (baking ingredients, make-up, etc.). We will not be back in the US for at least a year, ...
The other thing is to GET LOCAL.Especially with food items. Don't chase all the things you want... leave those for a lovely treat when you go back home. Otherwise you will pay through the nose! There are just 1 or 2 things I miss now... and I do ... Read More
Taxation in Nairobi
Hi, I might be relocating to Nairobi to work for the Kenyan branch of my company. I would be paid Kenyan shillings. Can someone give me an idea of how my salary will taxed? That is, what percentage of earning are taxed at each shilling threshold ... Read More
Having a baby in Nairobi by LDNtoNBO
My husband and I are relocating to Nairobi from the UK in April/May when I will be five months pregnant. I would be really interested in anyone's views on a few points that we are thinking about: - advice on healthcare facilities in Nairobi, ...
- advice on healthcare facilities in Nairobi, private hospitals/clinics There are some very fine hospitals... Aga Khan, http://www.agakhanhospitals.org/nairobi/index.asp and get insured with AAR who are very good. - do expats take anti-malarials ... Read More
reasonably priced safe furnished apartment by minalanyobure
HI Guys, We are coming to Nairobi in Marh for a vacation, does anybody know of a reasonably priced safe furnished apartment that charge daily, because we will be travelling in and out of Nairobi. Nala
There is a place... Dhanjay Appartments behind Valley Arcade. Vincent looks after a flat and they rent rooms out on daily basis. Vincent is a good cook and we had a feast for 4 people last night for 2000ksh. He bought the food and cooked it. Read More