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Paul Ketterer-Awuor

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Swiss

Lives in Mombasa

Speaks E,F,G,Turkish

Registration: 28 September 2011

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Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
11 years ago
samirakhan

islamic school in nairoobi by samirakhan

hi i am moving to nairobi with my family,i have two daughters. if anyone can help me to find some good islamic schools there. thanks

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

welcome in NBO we(Swiss Expat with 4 Kids in Int.Curriculum) have made best experiences with: Light Academy Girls/ Boarding and Boys in NBO and now in MSA read more about the Philosophy of the Founder Fethulla Gulen at: en.fgulen.com The NBO Campus ... Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
11 years ago
Sue Salim

Visa required to emigrate to Kenya by Sue Salim

Hi,Im married to a Kenyan man.He is currently in Mombasa & i've had the worst year of my life.We have been refused a spouse visa once for him to come to the Uk as he didnt pass the required English test.We are in the process of applying again but it ...

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

salu Sue Salim married ? how ...legaly ? in Kenya or UK ? with the official Kenyan marriage certificate, endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affaires Nairobi you will enter Kenya with a normal 3 month Visa (issued at the Airports Mombasa or ... Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
11 years ago
Christine

Rent a flat or a house in Mombasa by Christine

Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Mombasa. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Mombasa. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

and here my experience after 4 blunders since 2006 1) Is it...( No ) 2) How to ...( Check the Customers Pin Board at the Shopping-Centers) Nakumatt, Tusky, Naivash and the Shopping Mall. 3)How much ...( count 12.000-15.000 per room unfurnished in a ... Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
11 years ago
nedelpr

Looking to buy for my NGO Toyota land cruiser of Land Rover defender by nedelpr

can anybody help in finding one used vehicle as from the subject. I need huge SUV, model E.G. TOYOTA HZJ 78!! Please inform ASAP. Thanks in advance, Pedja Nedeljkovic Logistics and Emergency Coordinator at MAGNA Children at Risk, ...

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

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Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
11 years ago
samirakhan

islamic school in nairoobi by samirakhan

hi i am moving to nairobi with my family,i have two daughters. if anyone can help me to find some good islamic schools there. thanks

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

We - as Swiss Expats had all our 4 children at Light Academy founded by the Turkish Educational Philosoph Fethullah Guelen (www.en.fgulen.com) from Kindergarden up to High School education at its best ! contact Headmaster or www.twitter.com/Light ... Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
12 years ago
asparagus_dd

Relocating to Mombasa-Kenya by asparagus_dd

Hi I am planning to relocate to Mombasa-Kenya on a new opportunity that I received. I will be moving in with my family , which includes my wife & a month old baby. I have few concerns which require expert advises. First of all, is it really safe ...

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

security, social live and all your other questions are not my core competence;(degustibus non disputandum est) here the vaccination calender as per WHO 6 weeks: Polio,DPT,Hib,Hepatitis B; PVC 10weeks: Polio,DPT,Hib,PVC 14weeks: Flu,Hepatitis B 7 ... Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
12 years ago
clint25

Pediatricians in MSA by clint25

My family is relocating to MSA in May, and will be looking for pediatricians once we're there. Please advise if you have any suggestions. Thank you.

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

as per our own experience with 4 children, MSA-Hospital has a fine and commited "Paedi" in Dr.Alim. papakilo_alfa Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
12 years ago
eli54

Move to Mombasa with my family by eli54

hi, i am suppose to move to mombasa with my family, me my husband and my 9 year old son. i am from iran and almost know nothing about mombasa. how is life there, how much is safe , or how is schools,how is the medication, how much a good life cust. ...

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

don't worry - be cautious and vigilant - MSA has a dominant Muslim Community and your son 9 will easily find class mates at Aga Khan, Shree or Light Academy (all faith based) Medicare is fair at Mombasa Hospital and Aga Kahn - and South Africa's ... Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bubblebubble

Looking for an apartment by Bubblebubble

Hello everybody, Im moving to Mombasa in a few weeks! Wohooo cant wait to leave cold Sweden. Its -15 here at the moment :( Anyways, i would really appreciate if somebody living in Mombasa could help! Im searching for an apartment to rent, ...

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

heya wiking, the best way to find shelter is to be here - rent a fair priced apt. furnished for 1 month and then scout the region you would like to stay(commuting, security,shopping and all the other parameters to have a easy going live in the heat ... Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
12 years ago
samirakhan

islamic school in nairoobi by samirakhan

hi i am moving to nairobi with my family,i have two daughters. if anyone can help me to find some good islamic schools there. thanks

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

again ! try Light Academy Girls (International Curriculum) lightacademy.ac.ke Kirichwa Road Adams Arcade (off Ngong Road) papakilo_alfa Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
12 years ago
surjeettgls

best primary schools in Mombasa - Preferably indian education by surjeettgls

Hi All ! m relocation from delhi, india to Mombasa, I have 7 yrs son, m looking for a good school at Mombasa preferably indian education. need to know abt commencement of new session, admission preocedeure, documents required for admission. thank ...

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

welcome to MSA we have evaluated the Int.Schools here - and for our two sons (4 and 8 and the Daughter 18 A-level chosen the Shree Swaminarayan Academy website: www.swaminarayan.ac.ke The management is perfect and the children adore the ... Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
12 years ago
Society

Seeking to work in Kenya as an expat by Society

I was born and raised in Mombasa and after living in the USA for over 40 years have the desire to live and work in Kenya as an expat. I have 38 years of experience in IT as a consultant and have worked in every area of IT, currently at the director ...

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

check first the immigration restrictions - and the price-tag for a permit ..! www.immigration.go.ke regards papakilo_alfa Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
12 years ago
Doffcocker

Children's size replica shirts of Kenyan football / rugby teams by Doffcocker

Hi, Does anyone know if you can get replica shirts of any of the Kenyan football teams or the National rugby team in children's sizes in Mombasa, and if so where?

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

Check @ FAJAS Ltd or LE STUD Ltd. the best known T-shirt Manufacturers in Nairobi's Industrial area. papakilo_alfa Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
12 years ago
Derange

Mtwapa new home by Derange

Hi, i have just moved to Mtwapa and i am planing to stay here for a long time... will apply for a Class K permit. Now i am i looking for people to meet up with so i can start to build up a new Network. I have been living in Brazil for the last 5 ...

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

out of Sodom and Gomorah...a good move - but Nairobi ? ? you better try Kisumu - the friendliest and most romantic spot under the Equator...with the best Organic Food Restaurant (Judi's Green Garden)and only 1 hour to the last corner of the CA-Rain ... Read More

Paul Ketterer-Awuor
papakiloalfa replied to a thread
12 years ago
Derange

Car from Sweden by Derange

i have one question.... i have/will move to kenya and i want to bring a car from sweden. What i understand i can bring one that they dont tax the hell out of and that one can be older then 8 years and so on.... that is is not the same rules as if ...

Paul Ketterer-Awuor

bravo - that is the right way to behave as a Muzungu role-model in Africa - to give the car to the girlfriend will be a loss forever - as they drive on the wrong side... papakilo_alfa Read More