Frank
@FrankLancs
English expat in Kenya
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About me
English, 66 years old
Lives in Nderi, Kiambu, Kenya
Speaks English
Registration: 05 July 2017
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Most common scams in Kenya by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Kenya as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
Basic sense, if it's to good to be true, then it is.I think Kenya is second to Nigeria when it comes to scams, just treat everything as a scam till you make your own enquiries Read More
Taxes for expats in Kenya by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Kenya, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
I'm on a British pension that's already taxed, so I'm no intention of paying taxes again. Read More
Safety and Security by GuestPoster62872
I'm an American retiring with a Kenyan wife to Nanyuki area. I have quite a bit of experience in Kenya, but I was wondering what expats might say about the security of that area. My wife and I are hoping for a quiet life just out side of Nanyuki. ...
You will be fine there bro.Welcome to Kenya Read More
Kenya, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Kenya, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
Lived here many years, I absolutely love the place, friendly people (mostly).Many beautiful places to visit. Read More
Kenyan attitudes towards foreigners by hkdman
Hi! I am going to go to Kenya (Nairobi and Mombasa) later in September. The reason I picked Kenya for my first African country to visit is based on the widespread use of the English language. I have also heard that Kenyans are generally friendly ...
Kenyans are fantastic people, they don't judge people based on there country, Most are always happy to meet people from all countries.I have been here 5 years it's a great country with great people. Read More
How to stay in Kenya (I don't plan to work) ? by Conor G. Smyth
Hi there, I am Irish and currently planning to establish how I navegate staying longer term in Kenya (more than the initial 90+90 days extension) - not seeking to work at the moment (nor have a job), have savings - and struggling to establish what ...
@Conor G. Smyth I have been here 27 months, I love the place, you have to leave Kenya every 6 months, I usually go to Uganda or Tanzania for a few days, apply for a new visa when I get there then come back, I'm lucky I have an army pension, but I ... Read More
UK Birth Certificate for UK man born in 1960 by SudoNym
I lost my official birth certificate. The UK government doesn't seem to make it easy to get a replacement copy. I was born the son of a UK national in Nairobi, Kenya - a few years before independence - and the birth was recorded by the assistant ...
You get it from the council in the town where you where born.Very easy to get just call or email the births and deaths office Read More
Is my Kenyan girlfriend genuine? by GuestPoster27887
Hi, so i鈥檝e been dating a Kenyan girl for 5 months, we met in Nanyuki whilst I was working there. After 3 months of dating my work finished and i had to return to the UK. While i was dating her things moved very fast, she said she loved me ...
@GuestPoster27887 She sounds genuine, but you say you set her up with a shop so why can't she manage without your help?I'm English and lived here over 5 years, I love it hear, took me 3 years to find a genuine girl. Now life with her is great.Wish ... Read More
Were you in Kenya during the protests? by Natallia Slimani
Hi all!I am writing an article for 禁漫天堂 and we are looking for testimonies from expats who witnessed the protests or are currently in Kenya. Please let me know if you would be willing to leave a comment. Thank you!
@Natallia SlimaniI have been in Kenya 2 years and seen it all, and will be seeing a lot more as these kids will NOT give up.And I support what they are doing Read More
HELP! Advice please my son is in Danger by RichardDad
Thank you for allowing me to join this forum. I will call my son Alex for this message. He is a 25 year old Autistic man with the mind of a child. At one time he had been diagnosed to have the mind of an 11 year old. Alex has fallen for a Romance ...
@RichardDadhttps://www.facebook.com/100071619645721/posts/1041770874021911/?substory_index=1041770874021911 Read More
HELP! Advice please my son is in Danger by RichardDad
Thank you for allowing me to join this forum. I will call my son Alex for this message. He is a 25 year old Autistic man with the mind of a child. At one time he had been diagnosed to have the mind of an 11 year old. Alex has fallen for a Romance ...
@RichardDad Read More
HELP! Advice please my son is in Danger by RichardDad
Thank you for allowing me to join this forum. I will call my son Alex for this message. He is a 25 year old Autistic man with the mind of a child. At one time he had been diagnosed to have the mind of an 11 year old. Alex has fallen for a Romance ...
@RichardDadThere's images on her profile together so he seems safe. Read More
HELP! Advice please my son is in Danger by RichardDad
Thank you for allowing me to join this forum. I will call my son Alex for this message. He is a 25 year old Autistic man with the mind of a child. At one time he had been diagnosed to have the mind of an 11 year old. Alex has fallen for a Romance ...
@smknjoe2002He doesn't need a ticket home all he needs is a fly on ticket 20 dollars.Pray he returns safely 馃檹 鉂� Read More
Were you in Kenya during the protests? by Natallia Slimani
Hi all!I am writing an article for 禁漫天堂 and we are looking for testimonies from expats who witnessed the protests or are currently in Kenya. Please let me know if you would be willing to leave a comment. Thank you!
Been here a couple of years now, peaceful protests and lives lost, its disgusting.God help the protesters tomorrow I personally think its going to be a massive one but unfortunately more lives will be lost Read More
i got conned bigtime paying the dowry by irishgeoff
Want to say to you bleeding heart romantics who come to Kenya for love.聽 It's a fools errand.I was conned (by my own stupid volusion) into paying a dowry.聽 I foolishly sent the uncle of my fake wife to be viampesa the price of 5 hefty ...
@irishgeoffNot all like that Geoff, I have a beautiful lady here in Kenya, so could you but you need to be here rather than long distance mate.Sorry for the experience. Read More