Sweftr
American expat in Kenya
Forum posts
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About me
American
Lives in Nairobi
Registration: 09 December 2011
Car shipping by Lilitaly98
I haven't seen anyone talk about this but is it possible to ship and use an american car to Nairobi? Or must one use local transportation and/or purchase a car there?
Well if you're in doubt just go down to Times Tower and ask the KRA folks, and the folks of KEBS which is on Mombasa Road behind Bellevue cinema. BTW talk to the right folks there, not just anyone. Websites can also contain much dated and ... Read More
Car shipping by Lilitaly98
I haven't seen anyone talk about this but is it possible to ship and use an american car to Nairobi? Or must one use local transportation and/or purchase a car there?
Longonot, 8-year rule does not apply for personal cars bought and PRE-OWNED for a significant period whilst overseas. Even car companies importing certain models (antiques esp) are allowed to import cars older than 8 years. This even applies to ... Read More
Car shipping by Lilitaly98
I haven't seen anyone talk about this but is it possible to ship and use an american car to Nairobi? Or must one use local transportation and/or purchase a car there?
Of course you can ship a car here from anywhere. If it is for resale, has to be less than 8 years old. Personal cars which you already owned overseas is a different ball-game. But I think the final costs will outweigh the benefits of shipping from ... Read More
Foodies
Fellow Foodies of Nairobi - after many years of chowhounding in the US and Europe, I'm attempting to bring this concept to Nairobi. By chowhounding, a bunch of us foodies would on a weekly basis pick out some of the most authentic - down to earth - ... Read More
EXPATS GET-TOGETHER DINNER by chicita
Hi guys, Remember that there was a suggestion to have a get-together dinner for new members livin in Nairobi for them to get to make new friends? The dinner is still on,this Sunday, 11th September, from 6:00 pm at Westgate Shopping mall. Please call ...
Just my timing, is there another of these? Read More