agbahali
Kenyan citizen
Forum posts
30
About me
Kenyan
Lives in Nairobi
Registration: 08 November 2013
Information about Permits / business visa
Hi, It seems like you may not have applied for the correct visa.If you are planning to come and work(volunteer is considered as work in Kenya Unfortunately) then best apply for the work permit.You do not need a business permit.if however you are ... Read More
Dutch and Swedish Language Lessons
Na online ama ununue cd yao?? Read More
Chances Of Finding Employment . Better to in Nairobi? by aldude
I am a uk English male wishing to find more information on the chances of gaining employment in Kenya . Just want some advice on the possibility of finding a job as my girlfriend lives in Nairobi. I would love to live in Kenya with her. Kenyans ...
Hi, It might sound hard especially if you are not in the country but sometimes one's luck may not be anothers.Personally i would say go to the ground and test the waters.Just move in there for like three months without necessarily having resigned ... Read More
FRANCO KENYAN LOOKING FOR A JOB IN NAIROBI IMPORTS/EXPORTS LOGISTICS by jamie juny
Hello, My name is Pauline, ill be moving to Kenya in June.Im therefore looking for a job in the above mentioned positions. I am Kenyan, i speak fluent English,Swahili, French and basic Dutch.Thanks to my former experiences, i possess good ...
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FRANCO KENYAN LOOKING FOR A JOB IN NAIROBI IMPORTS/EXPORTS LOGISTICS by jamie juny
Hello, My name is Pauline, ill be moving to Kenya in June.Im therefore looking for a job in the above mentioned positions. I am Kenyan, i speak fluent English,Swahili, French and basic Dutch.Thanks to my former experiences, i possess good ...
Hoi,Welkom Waar ben je nu en hoe kom je aan Nederlands taal?groeten. A Read More
Company legal obligation when leaving Expat employment? by Johann71
What is a companies legal obligation towards an expat when leaving their employment, more specific in assisting with re-location cost of personal effects?
Hi. :top: it is understandable.Good luck .A Read More
Company legal obligation when leaving Expat employment? by Johann71
What is a companies legal obligation towards an expat when leaving their employment, more specific in assisting with re-location cost of personal effects?
Hi, I would think that there should be repatriation benefits;that the employer needs to pay re-immigration costs for the staffer at the end of the contract.It however will depend on the initial terms of the contract if this is indicated/specfied.The ... Read More
looking for inside children sport equipment by Elena P
Hello! Have anyone seen this kind of inside sport equipment for small children in Nairobi? I can't find ...
Hi.I think the best thing since they are not really available locally is t ship from one of the IKEA shops in Europe.It might cost alot but you will at least be sure it is what you want your child to enjoy.Youcan be sure to find someone to buy that ... Read More
home school your children? by francisco77
Hello everyone, We are a family with 2 small children, of four and six years of age. We have a bit of a disadvantage because the little ones do not speak English. We already speak Italian and Spanish at home, so we never insisted on a third ...
Hi, Welcome to Kenya.From your description it would look like an interesting case study seeing the language barrier for the small ones in a new school environment.Home schooling might be an option initially but in the long term this might prove ... Read More
Driving license in Kenya by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Kenya? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Kenya? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Hi, The best approach would be to go to a Driving school (there are many of them eg AA,Glory etc) and indicate you already have a license. The theory bit should be already covered if you did secure your license after going through a driving school( ... Read More
applied my wife dependant pass ! by prasantaca
I have applied my wife dependant pass on 17th dec,2013. still its not issued. How many days generally it takes to receive kenyan dependant pass ??? I am a valid work permit holder in kenya
Dependants pass=ksh 5000 ,so roughly USD 63 Please refer to this link if necessary> > http://www.immigration.go.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90&Itemid=128 Read More
Planning to live in Nairobi by ana茅
Hi everyone, I'm Anae, I am currently living in Quebec, Canada after some years in Belgium. I have an interesting job opportunity in Nairobi, but as I would come to live there with my family, I am a bit worried about daily life there, especially on ...
Hi Anae, Were you to come i don't suppose you would take things literally as written here.If you do it would just be hilarious attempting to "leave house unlocked for 1 week" .............and expect " without any interuption" as cited above. A Read More
Class K permit: does Kenya tax the remittance (pension)?
Hi, The basis of the visa is that you can comfortably support yourself from an income from abroad.They will need prove of this. In your case, it would seem like you would not be getting any income locally hence no need to have to pay tax.Unless the ... Read More
open a business in Kenya by saeedapi
Hi ,I am interested to make a business in Kenya ,any body can guide me how can start and what is the process for a foreigner people.
Hi, I will try to answer your qn: 1) as someone just indicated above,the best website to visit is the www.immigration.go.ke from where you can sort the permit(visa) issue and information.You would need a permit of which category it is depends on the ... Read More
Sponsorship - possibility, ease and cost? by cdeeky
Hello everyone... I am considering a job opportunity in Nariobi, Kenya. Once I am on job and get a work permit: - I will be sponsoring my wife and kids to stay with me - I would like my parents (both) and my grand mother to stay with me in ...
Hi sunshinefl, I may not have an answer to the questions asked but i generally think some of the things that expats are trying to do are beyond understanding, at least in my undestanding.I would think one needs to prepare himself or herself well ... Read More
Planning to live in Nairobi by ana茅
Hi everyone, I'm Anae, I am currently living in Quebec, Canada after some years in Belgium. I have an interesting job opportunity in Nairobi, but as I would come to live there with my family, I am a bit worried about daily life there, especially on ...
Anae, How is your name pronounced is it A`ni or A`ne? rgds A Read More
Planning to live in Nairobi by ana茅
Hi everyone, I'm Anae, I am currently living in Quebec, Canada after some years in Belgium. I have an interesting job opportunity in Nairobi, but as I would come to live there with my family, I am a bit worried about daily life there, especially on ...
Hi Anae, Good to hear of your nice offer in Nairobi.You are welcome to this part of the world It is very a tricky situation if you are used to moving around freely.I mean you got to lock your hse all the time,instal an alarm system,live in a stone ... Read More
Volunteering in Mombasa by abroadabroad
Hi I am currently travelling around Africa and am looking to do a low cost volunteering placement at a school in Mombasa from 12th March for one month. I want to teach English, Maths and Computers to young children. Many thanks in advance Caroline
Hi Abroadabroad, Wellcome to our beautiful country( landscape,people,weather, ease of life or is it not? Nice to hear/read that you would like to confer some teaching help in Mombasa.Unfornately in my opinion, the planned period seems so short that ... Read More
applied my wife dependant pass ! by prasantaca
I have applied my wife dependant pass on 17th dec,2013. still its not issued. How many days generally it takes to receive kenyan dependant pass ??? I am a valid work permit holder in kenya
Hi Hani, 5 days is really quick unless they have improved.Is there a secret to get it that soon? Rgds, A Read More
Job - Medical field
I think it is just better to work in India than go to Kenya Read More
Know of a Volleyball group/club in Nairobi??
Hi everyon on this forum.Does anyone know of a good place in Nairobi where i could join for some volleyball....excercising/practise sessions?Not professional level one but some well organized routine thing. Thanks Read More
Looking for job in Kenya i a from INDIA by dhamoo
Hi, My name is Dharmesh. I am looking for job in Kenya. I will be there on 1st feb-2012 I have total 5 years Expr. in International Sales (IT And BPO). Please help me if you can or Guide me how to search online job for Kenya. Thanks in ...
There is very high unemployment in Kenya just as might be in your own countries.I understand you can only get a work permit if you have extremely specialised skills that wouldnt otherwise be available locally.This argument makes sense considering ... Read More
Friend is starting a new business in Nairobi.. 700 USD p/month by ameyjaju
HI , My friend is staring a new business venture in Nairobi, and i m joining along. He has offered me 700 USD per month . all other travel food and rent expenses on the company.Please let me know if this amount is enuf for other montly expenses for ...
There is very high unemployment in Kenya just as might be in your own countries.I understand you can only get a work permit if you have extremely specialised skills that wouldnt otherwise be available locally.This argument makes sense considering ... Read More
Accommodation available -grevillea groove brookside by africanqueeen1
I have a furnished room available in brookside off grevillea groove. Price inclusive of breakfast,a full time house keeper for general house keeping and lundry,wi-fi,kitchen access,cable tv(dstv and zuku). +254721720524 welcome :)
and can i cook my own meals?? Read More
moving to nairobi by agbahali
Habari mama Kibuyu though i suppose that isn't what you prefer to be called. Thanks for your informative post.It is the reason i am seeking to ask a question(I couldn't figure out how to post a qn to you) I am Kenyan but married to a non Kenyan.She ...
:D the experience that people go through to get official documents in this country is ridiculous. My 2 qns are answered.Sorry might bother you with additional qns coming:Did you identify a reliable( and equally cheap) life insurance provider to take ... Read More
moving to nairobi by agbahali
Habari mama Kibuyu though i suppose that isn't what you prefer to be called. Thanks for your informative post.It is the reason i am seeking to ask a question(I couldn't figure out how to post a qn to you) I am Kenyan but married to a non Kenyan.She ...
Thanks alot for higlighting those steps that will get her legally remain in the country. We once tried in 2009 at the Immigration offices in Nairobi to get a dependants pass by initially using the 90 day visa.It was not processed on time despite ... Read More
moving to nairobi by agbahali
Habari mama Kibuyu though i suppose that isn't what you prefer to be called. Thanks for your informative post.It is the reason i am seeking to ask a question(I couldn't figure out how to post a qn to you) I am Kenyan but married to a non Kenyan.She ...
Thanks for the invite. I wasn't off topic the way you put it!( I doubt anything can be off topic) As it is now i find that the post is floating without wings,head and a tail etc.Hope though that mamaKibuyu or anyone else with related experiences ... Read More
moving to nairobi
Habari mama Kibuyu though i suppose that isn't what you prefer to be called. Thanks for your informative post.It is the reason i am seeking to ask a question(I couldn't figure out how to post a qn to you) I am Kenyan but married to a non Kenyan.She ... Read More