thejoker
Indian looking for information about Kenya
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About me
Indian
Lives in Mumbai
Registration: 08 July 2009
Moving from NZ
You would be taxed @30%. Make sure you're salary is pegged to the dollar to protect you againtst the depreciation Kenyan Shilling. Additional expenses will come from school fees, domestic help and initial relocation costs. Read More
Small Car rental - Nairobi by Mourad
want to rent a small car for weekends only, any ideas where i can get the best price and how much will it be?
Try Concorde Safaris at Sarit Centre Read More
Meat and fish by Elena P
What are the good and safe places to buy meat and fish here? We baught in Nakumatt, but the choice is not big.
-Gilanis (ABC Place) for meat and seafood -Prime Cuts (Village Market) for meat and seafood -Aloha (Muthithi Road) for seafood (prawns not so good...) -Spring Valley Butchery (Spring Valley Market) for meat (no pork) Read More
UPS/Inverter for computer
A UPS makes sense with the frequent power cuts. Solatek is a South African brand available in supermarkets. There's also Su-Kam and some chinese brands around. Read More
Looking for second hand home wares in Mombasa
Hi, Try: 1. Classifieds in this expat forum 2. Sarit Centre notice board 3. Village market notice board 4. Xpat link magazine 5. Kenya Buzz website. Best of luck! Read More
Need urgent suggestion, Please
Hi, Yes, this is a normal practice but ensure you have a valid contract with the company while here on a Business Visa. You cannot be paid in Kenya unless you have a work permit which is why you need to have an agreement with your company on your ... Read More
Living in Kenya
Hello, 1. International schools are plenty. You have choices of the British, US, IB and local curriculum. 2. 30% income tax 3. Exemptions are minor and not worth considering (www.revenue.go.ke) 4. International driving licenses are valid. If you ... 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 ...
Hi, Lavington and Kileleshwa would be your best bet for a town house considering your work location. Regards, TJ Read More
Dongle and mobile phone. by Jules2
Hi, I arrive in Nairobi on Friday morning and will need a new mobile and a dongle for my laptop. Could anyone point me in the right direction of the Kenyan equivalent of a Carphone Warehouse, please? Many thanks Jules
Hello, Safaricom is the best provider in Kenya. They have USB dongles for internet access. Read More
Cost of living Nairobi by minamanda
My family has been sending $400.00 - $500.00 a month to a family living outside Nairobi in a village called Mwehiko (spell may be wrong). I am trying to find out how far that $ can go or if anyone has heard of the village? We have recently set ...
USD 500 pm is quite a lot for someone living in the village and could support an entire family. Read More
tax for indian in Kenya
There are tax slabs based on your income but they're insignificant. 30% flat is what you should consider. Read More
Hi an eager Indian planning to settle in Nairobi.... Advice !! Advice! by geethkavya
Hi, Myself, Bala is actively considering settling in Nairobi (Kenya) on a telecom assignment in next 2-3 months with Wife & 2 daughters. Currenlty I am based at Pune, India as Head of Marketing for a Telecom Company. I need complete info on the ...
Hi Bala, Welcome to the club! The Telecom industry is on the rise here and this is the best time to be in the game. There are several Indians here (3rd/4th generation immigrants as well as professionals working on projects). The cost of living is ... Read More
July 2009 - Moving to Nairobi-Expense Queries-Help & Guidance please! by africalove
We are a small family - two kids, a 2 yr old and an infant. I am moving in first and wife & kids will follow soon. Had a few questions and am hoping some of you can answer! This is July 2009 and monthly expense figures would really help...I am yet ...
USD 1000 will just about meet your living expenses (groceries, transport, utilities, entertainment). If you're frugal you might save some money but don't bank on it. The cost of living in Nairobi is relatively high. Read More
Planning to move to Kenya by aggarwalprashant
Hi I'm a Chartered Accountant from India and am planning to move with my family to Nairobi shortly to join an MNC as Finance Manager. My family consists of my wife (who is also a Chartered Accountant) and a 4-yr old son. I would like to know what ...
Hi Prashant, There's a large Indian community here. Mostly 3rd-4th generation immigrants but also a few (like myself) who have come here on work. Thanks to this community, you will find Indian restaurants, ingredients and everything else you would ... Read More
Work permit
A work permit takes anywhere from 3 - 6 months depending on your nationality and the company / agent pushing your case. A work permit can be processed within a few weeks if you have the right "agent". Read More
Q about Banking in Nairobi - Foreign ATM Cards in Nairobi by KB2006
Hi, My wife and I are Canadian and are going to be in Nairobi for about 12 months. We're having problems figuring out how we are going to deal with money. We really don't want to be opening a bank account if we can avoid it. How reliable is access ...
Visa and Master Card ATM machines are all over the place and you should have access to your Canadian account from here to withdraw cash. Please check with your Canadian bank to ensure international transactions are allowed. You might pay a premium ... Read More
Any Asian living in Kenya?
Xoxo, There are several Asians in Nairobi - Indians have been here for generations. I've also seen the Chinese expat population grow due to several infrastructure projects being sponsored by the Chinese govt. You can go throw the forum archives ... Read More
Suitable car for Nairobi
I'm in the market for a car and wondering what kind would make sense in Nairobi. A Four-wheel drive is great to drive out of town but would it be a target for car-jackers and thieves in the city? I've heard that japanese saloons are often stolen but ... Read More
Going to Kenya in febuary,will it be hard to find some where to live?
There are housing options to suit all budget though I recommend you live in an "up market" locality preferably close to your work place. Unfurnished apts range from 40,000 - 100000 KSH a month in rent. Add 20-30K KSH more for furnished apts. It's ... Read More
Nairobi: My second home by Rons 1212
Friends, Me and my hubby are shifting to Nairobi from New Delhi by mid November this year. Although I will be joining him after the New Year. I would like to know more and more people and make friends since it is going to be my second home. I have ...
Hi Ronita, I too will be making the transition from Mumbai to Nairobi sometime next month. I'm currently on a short visit here and assessing the place. This forum has a lot of useful information and I recommend you look through previous posts to ... Read More
tax saving and job prospects for spouse of an expat
Babu, I've been browsing through the KRA website (http://www.kra.go.ke/) and didn't find any significant exemption you could avail. There is a reference for insurance premiums and you could look into that in detail. I reckon the expat spouse will ... Read More
July 2009 - Moving to Nairobi-Expense Queries-Help & Guidance please! by africalove
We are a small family - two kids, a 2 yr old and an infant. I am moving in first and wife & kids will follow soon. Had a few questions and am hoping some of you can answer! This is July 2009 and monthly expense figures would really help...I am yet ...
Peperuka to the rescue! Your inputs are always practical and very useful. I too will be heading to Nairobi in October and my office is located at the Nairobi Business Park, Karen. Could you recommend a safe and decent locality close to the Business ... Read More