@twinfun
Irish expat in Kenya
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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
Looking for a nanny by twinfun
Hi I have 3 year old twin girls. I am looking for a nanny urgently. I am looking for the below in her: 1. Excellent with children 2. Excellent with cooking (as I wouldnt have time to cook when I go to work) 3. Open to ad-hoc responsibilities ...
Let me add another important criteria please. She has to be a live in. Read More
Looking for a nanny
Hi I have 3 year old twin girls. I am looking for a nanny urgently. I am looking for the below in her: 1. Excellent with children 2. Excellent with cooking (as I wouldnt have time to cook when I go to work) 3. Open to ad-hoc responsibilities ... 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
looking for kashmiri brahmins by Mayuriw
hi..any kashmiri brahmins in Nairobi..would like to meet up with them.thanks
PM me ur number. I have a friend Kashmiri Hindu, not sure if they are brahmins.. will pass ur no. to her ! 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
NES on Facebook by TanyaJ
Hi, I have been trying to join the NES (Nairobi Expat Social) on Facebook and I'm not having any success. If anyone knows the administrator of the group or if you're a member of the group can you please send along a message to Vanessa to please ...
same problem here! 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