plcumming
Canadian expat in Kenya
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Nairobi
Registration: 30 December 2010
Cow Hide
I am looking to buy a few cow hides while here in Nairobi. Any ideas on price and places to buy. I know I have seen them displayed on the highway to Naivasha, but I have no idea the asking price. Is there anywhere in town? Cheers, Read More
Looking for a physiotherapist or osteopath by cthonar
Hello, I am looking for a physio or an osteo for my back problem (sciatic giving pain in the leg). Thanks for any hints Cecile
I have a great osteo in Muthiaga. Her name is Sissal. You can reach her at sissalarene@hotmail.com. Cheers, Lesie Read More
Where can I buy a barbecue grill....and other outdoor stuff ? by GarethC
Hi all- I'm looking for a bunch of stuff that I would just go to B&Q or homebase for in Ireland. Can't find the equivalent in Nairobi (short of Nakumatt). This is what I'm looking for - any help appreciated ! Barbecue grill (somewhere with a ...
I am also looking for a descent grill... or gas BBQ. If you find something I would love to hear about it! Regarding a generator. You could use a back up battery pack (inverter). That is what we have and it is great. You choose what you have set ... Read More
Gifts for friends in Kenya by sriharan
Hi, i am planning to travel to Kenya soon, i would like to carry some gifts for my friends in Kenya. Please let me know what i can carry from Sri Lanka (tea is out of the question). And what is not in Kenya ... Kind Rgds. Sri
Dear Sri, As someone who moved from Sri Lanka to Kenya, bring some Sri Lankan, household decorations. You can get african knicknacks here, but they all start looking the same. I can't remember the name of the store, but it was not too far from ... 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, ...
Hmmm... Like most people have said, you can get most things in Nairobi, if you are willing to pay the price. They key is to finding out all the secret and not so secret store that shelve certain items. For instance when I was looking for specific ... 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 ...
Dear Minamanda, I have been living in Nairobi off and on for several years, and fully agree that $500 is quite a lot of money for the average Kenyan family. For instance I pay my house girl approximately $220 per month, which is on the higher side ... Read More
Best place to live?
Hi Kira, Congratulations on coming to Nairobi. Its a fantastic place to live, once you get over the first few bump. I really suggest living close to work, as Traffic can be a wee bit of a nightmare. Westlands is a great place if you want to be ... Read More