Kevin Bowers
@KevinBowers
English expat in Kenya
Forum posts
16
Contacts
10
About me
English
Lives in Nairobi
Speaks English, German, French
Registration: 23 September 2011
About
My expat journey
New Delhi, Kenya
Kenya
Oslo, Norway
Kuhtai, Austria
Celle, Germany
England
Activity
My daughter is in danger - Nairobi by scared4daughter
Hi - It's been four months since my daughter was deceived into coming to Nairobi to meet this really bad guy from Calcutta, India. Ahmed has already been to jail for attempted murder, over-beating, robbery and other crimes in India. He was also ...
The more I read of all these posts, and emails sent privately to people here the less I believe the whole story. For example, Jay/Jason/whatever name you're using this week, I know you have been in contact with a very good lawyer here, with contacts ... Read More
Communication gap - can someone explain? by shpadre
Can somebody explain this or give some insight into a culture I just can't understand? I'm an American (white) living in Nairobi with my family. There seems to be a real disconnect or a huge communication gap that I have never been able to bridge ...
I'd suggest speaking in Swahili if you are not being understood in English. That being said I have experienced similar problem when in the USA, even with something as simple as "Cnn I have a ham sandwich please?". The good people of Philadelphia ... Read More
Agency for recruiting expats in Nairobi by Kalaah
Hey everyone! By any chance do you know an agency for recruiting expats in Nairobi?Kindly let me know thanks
Are you looking to advertise a job or find a job? Read More
Visiting Nairobi for a week by koolnik
Hello, can someone recommend a furnished apartment for a week (end March). Not sure of the city so I am looking for a safe place. Is Yaya Center a good place? I found a new apartment building that's asking KSH 55K for the week. It's a basic one ...
That certainly does seem rather high, especially for what you describe as a basic place. What is the reason for your visit to Nairobi? That could have an effect on where might be a good place to stay Kev Read More
English - native speaking by Elena P
Hello! Me and my husbond are looking for an english native-speaker for couple evenings a week to improve colloquial English. We don't need any methodics, but fluent talks on different issues. Our business language is quite good, but we don't have ...
Hi, I'm not sure if you have found somebody already. If not, I'm a British person, with a Kenyan wife and would be interested in meeting for conversations as you suggest. Perhaps I could pick up some Russian from you too. Kev Read More
looking for a double room in Nairobi by enirama
Hi, We are a french couple, Marine and Mathieu, 30 year old. We are both researcher in social sciences. After 6 months in India, we are arriving in Nairobi on the 14th of march to do some fieldwork in Kenya during two or three months (we may have ...
Hello, Do you have any idea of where you would like to stay while in Nairobi? We are a couple, British and Kenyan, and have a room available in our apartment. It is in a quiet area, with good transport links to the city centre. Do feel free to get ... Read More
URGENT: locating place from IP - my daughter by scared4daughter
My daughter remains with this guy. At this point, I have the IP address from the email she send to me. It belongs to the African Network Information Center and it was previously owned by Wananchi Online. Neither company will release the IP area to ...
Sorry, but your question was asking how to find the area, that website will give you the area. Read More
URGENT: locating place from IP - my daughter by scared4daughter
My daughter remains with this guy. At this point, I have the IP address from the email she send to me. It belongs to the African Network Information Center and it was previously owned by Wananchi Online. Neither company will release the IP area to ...
This website will give a rough idea of the IP address location: ip-address.org Read More
Getting a visa at the airport by greenterreno
Hello, I arrive in Nairobi in 3 weeks. I am American and understand that I can get a visa at the airport. Has anyone done this, and how long might it take to get the visa? Thanks!:)
Hi, It is a very simple process. Just fill in the standard landing card, then when you get to passport control there will be a desk for those needing a visa. One the occasions that I have travelled into Nairobi airport that line seems to have only ... 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 ...
I think that having a housemaid through an agency is generally fine if you use a reputable agency. The other thing that may be worth trying is getting a recommendation from somebody who has used that housemaid in the past. For example an ex-pat who ... Read More
New business in Kenya-Nairobbi by irawanroy
Hai all... introduce me, i'm Roy - I'm doing a case study of business proposal for Kenya. anyone can help me with the information regarding: 1. Electricity Tariff Cost in USD for 66KVA 2. Opinion for the best strategic area to open a facility other ...
When I was setting up my business in Nairobi I used a lawyer who proved to be really very good. These people not only provided good legal advice but they were also able to give a whole range of business services. Really great for somebody new to the ... Read More