Ian
@Isherwood
South African expat in Kenya
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About me
South African
Lives in Nairobi
Speaks English, Swahili, Spanlish
Registration: 11 July 2011
PIN & Alien Certificate.
Hi Bec, The citizenship. Thanks for that info. Luckily I'm 4th generation, both my grandfather and father held Kenyan passports. Not sure if I can get hold of them, but they might have them on record..... So if that's the case, I should stand a ... Read More
Free Wifi/ Internet?
Hi.... Looking for some tips please.... Dose anyone know of a place along the coast that offers free wifi or Internet? I'm pretty sure some of the big hotels have free wifi. Just not sure of what ones exactly? Any restaurants? Bars? Caffes? ... Read More
looking for a room/small apart. in Mombasa
Hi Muschaa. I'm looking for a place as well... But not until the middle of December! Have you found a place yet? I'd be interested to know what you got for your money. Hope your enjoying the coast. Ian Read More
Buying a Kayak & Surfboard? 2nd hand.
Thanks for the tip.... If I don't manage to find one in Nairobi I'll be sure to pay the captain a visit. Cheers Read More
PIN & Alien Certificate.
Hi, Dose anyone know if anyon can get a PIN? Specifically a non resident?I went into times towers when I was last in Nairobi to apply for a PIN and got told I have to get an alien certificate first? I never had time to look into it then, but ... Read More
Buying a Kayak & Surfboard? 2nd hand.
Hi, I'm looking to buy a Kayak with paddle ect and a Surfboard. Anyone know a place in Mombasa or Nairobi that would sell this? 2nd hand ideally to keep cost down. Any idea on cost would be great? Cheers Read More
1 or 2 weeks in Nairobi... Accommodation recommendations please. by Isherwood
Hi, After some local Nairobi knowledge.... I'm looking for a Hotel/ Hostel from the 6th of November for about a week or two. I fly into Nairobi on 06/11/11 and don't plan to stay for that long... Will be buying a car with the help from ...
Thanks for the reply Roger. I'm really only looking for recommendations and nothing else. My budget will be around 2000/3000 ksh a night. Like I said I am already looking at a few places. But would like some local Nairobi ... Read More
1 or 2 weeks in Nairobi... Accommodation recommendations please.
Hi, After some local Nairobi knowledge.... I'm looking for a Hotel/ Hostel from the 6th of November for about a week or two. I fly into Nairobi on 06/11/11 and don't plan to stay for that long... Will be buying a car with the help from ... Read More
Buying a car in Nairobi, mechanic, Insurance ect...... by Isherwood
I will be buying a car in Nairobi in November 2011. My plan is to look around all the shopping mall notice boards (Sarit Centre, Westgate, Yaya, Karen) rather then buy directly from a dealer. I need a few recommendations for mechanics that I can ...
Thanks again for everyone who has contributed their time and knowledge into this topic. I have had time to think about my options and have decided against importing a car (for now). It will be much easier to buy one in Nairobi. Thanks again Ian Read More
Sports along the cost....
Hi, Wondering if some one can let me know what sports clubs are available in Mombasa, Nyali or along North cost (as far as Kilifi or Vipingo) Is there a local rugby club? Table tennis club? Swimming club? Running club? Drinking club? any kind of ... Read More
Buying a car in Nairobi, mechanic, Insurance ect...... by Isherwood
I will be buying a car in Nairobi in November 2011. My plan is to look around all the shopping mall notice boards (Sarit Centre, Westgate, Yaya, Karen) rather then buy directly from a dealer. I need a few recommendations for mechanics that I can ...
Fishford and Longonot62, Thanks for your advice. Fishford, The link to the breakdown of import duty is fantastic. I still think I'll have to read it 2 or 3 times to get a real idea of it though. Thanks for the insurance advice as well. I will be ... Read More
Buying a car in Nairobi, mechanic, Insurance ect...... by Isherwood
I will be buying a car in Nairobi in November 2011. My plan is to look around all the shopping mall notice boards (Sarit Centre, Westgate, Yaya, Karen) rather then buy directly from a dealer. I need a few recommendations for mechanics that I can ...
Thanks Longonot62 and kenyandesi for taking the time to replay. Much appreciated! I have also been looking into shipping a car over from the UK. It looks to be much cheaper. I'm looking at a Toyota Hilux and you can get one in the UK for roughly** ... Read More
Buying a car in Nairobi, mechanic, Insurance ect......
I will be buying a car in Nairobi in November 2011. My plan is to look around all the shopping mall notice boards (Sarit Centre, Westgate, Yaya, Karen) rather then buy directly from a dealer. I need a few recommendations for mechanics that I can ... Read More