twinfun
Irish expat in Kenya
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Registration: 05 September 2010
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Advice on groceries shopping by twinfun
Hi i shop at Nakumat for all my groceries including fruits and vegetables and my groceries bill is just way too much for me.. I was wondering if all kenyans shop in nakumat or are there better places where I can get things for cheaper. I m looking ...
Thanks Zola and Ashanti for your reply :) Read More
I m looking for Used exercise bikes and vibroplates
Hi I m looking for used exercise bike and vibroplates. U know anyone selling or where would be the place to find them. Thanks lot :) Read More
Best way to convert your KES to USD by twinfun
Hi Can anyone please suggest whats the best way to convert my shillings to US dollars. I have an a/c with NIC bank, but looks like the banks are looting me :) I am sure there must be a cheaper way so I can get much better rate and more dollars ...
Thanks everyone for your replies :) Read More
Best way to convert your KES to USD
Hi Can anyone please suggest whats the best way to convert my shillings to US dollars. I have an a/c with NIC bank, but looks like the banks are looting me :) I am sure there must be a cheaper way so I can get much better rate and more dollars ... Read More
Meat and fish by Elena P
What are the good and safe places to buy meat and fish here? We baught in Nakumatt, but the choice is not big.
Gilani's at ABC place and butchers at village market mall (sorry dont know the butchers name) are good for meat. but i prefer Aloha's in Westlands for fish. nakumatt, not a great option 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, ...
hi chuck86, thanks a lot. i m enjoying my stay in kenya a lot. its a great mix of cultures.. the clothes i m talking abt is regular clothes for womenn.. they are ridiculously expensive in the shopping centres. its almost double or more of what i ... Read More
Advice on groceries shopping
Hi i shop at Nakumat for all my groceries including fruits and vegetables and my groceries bill is just way too much for me.. I was wondering if all kenyans shop in nakumat or are there better places where I can get things for cheaper. I m looking ... 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, ...
get lots of clothes and your make up stuff. They are so expensive in kenya. i moved from ireland recently and these are the stuff i miss here on a daily basis.. Read More
Nanny question by twinfun
I have 21 month olds. I have a nanny for them at the moment but not very happy about her. I was wondering if there is such thing called trained nannies concept here in Nairobi who are well trained and experienced dealing with all sorts of kids, ...
thanks a million kessy :) Read More
Nanny question by twinfun
I have 21 month olds. I have a nanny for them at the moment but not very happy about her. I was wondering if there is such thing called trained nannies concept here in Nairobi who are well trained and experienced dealing with all sorts of kids, ...
thanks a lot. what's the best place to find one? I was told that there are schools that train nannies in Nairobi. Do you have any idea how to find one? Read More
Nanny question
I have 21 month olds. I have a nanny for them at the moment but not very happy about her. I was wondering if there is such thing called trained nannies concept here in Nairobi who are well trained and experienced dealing with all sorts of kids, ... Read More
Hiring a nanny by twinfun
Hi we just moved to Nairobi with family. I m a mother of 1.5 yr old twin girls. I was looking for a nanny desperately. I live in appartments in Brookside area. My maid here suggested me her neighbour whom I interviewed. The lady got me her reference ...
THanks a lot pepruka. I have read your other posts and replies and you are just awesome. Read More
Hiring a nanny
Hi we just moved to Nairobi with family. I m a mother of 1.5 yr old twin girls. I was looking for a nanny desperately. I live in appartments in Brookside area. My maid here suggested me her neighbour whom I interviewed. The lady got me her reference ... Read More