sarnia78
Canadian expat in Kenya
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Registration: 15 November 2024
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Cold season ahead, Nairobi by Annet Dayo
Brace Yourselves – Nairobi Is Cold, Wet, and Unpredictable!To all our friends planning to visit Kenya over the next couple of months (and even into August) – here’s a heads-up: Nairobi is cold right now! And not the kind of cold ...
Remember - cold is relative. Canadians will not find this cold nor will people from Northern Europe. Yet an alert is a good idea because it's always assumed everywhere in Africa is always HOT. Read More
Issues acessing my banking by jeremynelson778
I recently relocated to Kenya from the USA,and despite my bank assuring me my debit card would work here,there doesn't seem to be many places that will take it.I mean for means such as a csr,housing, larger amounts.My question is has anyone else ...
This is familiar to me, being Canadian. For the maximum amount of cash per day (that's midnight to midnight) from an ATM (40,000) use Co-operative or I&M which don't charge an international fee. KCB and Absa will also accept an international ... Read More
Interested in going on a safari! by hkdman
Hello! I am really interested in coming to Kenya this year to go on a Safari. I would be a solo traveler. However, every place that I look online they quote a price, but then they indicate that it is per person - sharing. I assume that means ...
If you haven't already found another safari company, try nairobidrivers@gmail.com - phone 254 728 906 446.They are friends of mine and organise safaris. Read More
Interested in going on a safari! by hkdman
Hello! I am really interested in coming to Kenya this year to go on a Safari. I would be a solo traveler. However, every place that I look online they quote a price, but then they indicate that it is per person - sharing. I assume that means ...
No, it doesn't mean that you need to pay for 2 people to have a room by yourself. There will be a single rate that will, of course be higher than someone in a shared room, but it is usually considerably less. I suggest you email the safari companies ... Read More
Healthcare in Kenya by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Kenya ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Kenya? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
As an older woman of 83, health insurance, even if I could get it, would be outrageously expensive at my age. I have a very small Shalom Hospital (4 beds) at the end of my road with a clinic open 24 hours. So far I have been treated well for the ... Read More