KarriK
Finnish expat in Kenya
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24
About me
Finnish
Lives in Nairobi
Registration: 16 May 2011
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Soon to be new in Nairobi by Guestposter38
Hi, I'm a 25 yo girl from Denmark, currently working for a Danish trading company. I've just accepted a transfer to my company's office in Nairobi, located at Ngong Road just at the Junction. I'm looking for a place to stay, interested in living ...
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Internet Provider by sharoncrean
Can anyone tell me who is the best internet provider Zuku or Safaricom for Nairobi? Everything I've read about Zuku is negative. Wanting to set up a wireless system at home. Would like advice on reliability and support. Thanks
Hi I believe Faiba is the best, but it is only available in few places (Karen, Gigiri, Runda, Nyari etc). I haven't used Zuku so can't comment on that. Safaricom fixed Internet is based on old Wimax technology, and I went with Access Kenya due to ... Read More
Good food in Nairobi by ip7
Hello good people, Where are some really good places to eat here? So far, the only place where I have had really good food was Sierra, excellent steaks. So, any suggestions? Any type of food, doesn't matter, just want to hear personal experiences ...
Hi Pretty good sushi at Furusato in Westlands, Zen Garden on lower Kabete is also great I also like the dinner at Le Rustique in Westlands but they only have it once a week on Wednesdays and the menu changes every week (check out the web site). ... Read More
Questions on what appliance to bring from US when we move to Nairobi. by NileAppa
Hello, My name is Nile and my family will be moving to Nairobi in November. I was curious to see what if any appliance I should bring with us as my company is moving us. Specifically, washer & dryer, Refrigerator, out door gas grill (do they use the ...
Hi When considering what to bring from US it is good to keep in mind that the US appliances typically use 110V where as the system here is 220V. You can buy a step-up converter but bigger ones are quite expensive. In practice this means that ... Read More
Schools in Nairobi by Stephna
I am looking for information on schools in Nairobi. I have 3 children in elementary school in the UAE. Looking at a possible move to Nairobi and would love some feedback on schools. Children are currently in an American school. Thoughts or ...
Hi I'd recommend both ISK and Rosslyn. Both follow the US curriculum, but are quite different in nature. Rosslyn is a Christian school (although they welcome anyone regardless of religion or lack thereof)and cheaper than ISK. ISK is very 'business ... Read More
Executive compensation packages - what to expect? Help, please by rosborneutah
Perhaps you can help me. IÂ’m an American technology executive, considering a move to Kenya, and would be seeking an executive business development or management position with technology firms, especially those that specialize in computing ...
I forgot to add Before you make any decisions, please come to a pre-visit. Some love Kenya and Africa, some find the daily living (and associated challenges) not easy to cope with. Best to see experience it firsthand before accepting any offers Read More
Executive compensation packages - what to expect? Help, please by rosborneutah
Perhaps you can help me. IÂ’m an American technology executive, considering a move to Kenya, and would be seeking an executive business development or management position with technology firms, especially those that specialize in computing ...
Hi I can't comment on the compensation, and I'm sure it'll differ greatly between local and international companies. As far as car is concerned, I believe having a company car is typical. You can hire your own driver (you will definitely need one) ... Read More
Canadian New-ish to Nairobi, Looking to make some new friends :) by kaylaw
Hi Everyone, I just moved to Nairobi from British Columbia (Canada) and will be staying for a while, until August! In the meantime, it would be lovely to meet some other travellers to Kenya and possibly meet for tea or dinner. Anyone ...
Check out Nairobi Expat Social (NES) on facebook and American Women's Association (awakenya.org/). Especially NES organizes frequent events and get togethers. 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 I wouldn't worry about getting the visa at the airport either, very simple process as described in previous posts I'd keep in mind though that your passport should be valid for 6 months beyond intended stay (make sure you have empty pages on ... Read More
Looking to get to know people living in Nairobi/Kisumu area by AnnaFin
Hey! I'm Anna from Finland and I'm coming to Kenya in winter 2012 for 3 months. I would love to get to know people (local or foreigners) who live near Kisumu or Nairobi, I will probably stay at Kisumu while there.
Moi Anna Check out Nairobi Expat Social (NES) on facebook. Quite a few fellow Finns here as well. Rgds, Karri Read More
GPS (Garmin) users in Kenya? by 7nyerik
I've been trying to get a handle on the different maps (Kenya, East Africa, Africa)that are available for various GPS devices. I now know at least 4 different maps providers for Garmin GPS units. The websites for these various map sellers are NOT ...
Hi I have a Garmin GPS that I bought in the U.S. Before coming here I bought Garmin's East Africa maps on a memory card. It was easy to install, all I had to do was to slip the memory card into the GPS They've worked well, although some street ... Read More
Moving to nairobi with small children by momof3girls
My husband is considering a job in Nairobi and we have three girls, 7, 5, and 20 months. I'm really worried about safety for them (crime, vaccinations, food, pollution), etc. I was hoping maybe you could offer some advice or tell me about your ...
Hi I just moved here from Seattle and I suggest getting your vaccinations in the U.S Find a local travel clinic and they'll be able to help you with what you need. Although only yellow fever is required, there are others you should take as well. ... Read More
Moving to nairobi with small children by momof3girls
My husband is considering a job in Nairobi and we have three girls, 7, 5, and 20 months. I'm really worried about safety for them (crime, vaccinations, food, pollution), etc. I was hoping maybe you could offer some advice or tell me about your ...
There are two American schools, International School of Kenya and Rosslyn Academy, both in Northern part of Nairobi. It may be a bit more difficult to find a compound near the school, but there are a few nice ones (E.g. Rosslyn Heights, Rosslyn ... Read More