Andre2000
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Short Term Rental Properties (2 months) in Nairobi by CauchyGalois
Hello there, I am currently living in Lakeview Estate in Nairobi with my family (wife and 3 year old son, occasional visiting Mother in law), however i have to vacate my property on 01 June 2018. We are a young family from England and have really ...
Airbnb for short let's is an option. Andrew Read More
Buying land in a foreign country. by Claireaowino
Hi, So you get to a foreign country and the first thing you want to look for is a house which you can make a home. What is your take on purchasing land and building a home versus buying an apartment or already built house?
I think some Kenyan laws can be confusing due to the new constitution which states many new ways of doing things but not yet law, at least on the ground. Example: I purchased an apartment with my Kenyan wife which had 999 years lease originally, it ... Read More
Best place to buy quality furniture by Andre2000
Hi, On my last trip to Nairobi I purchased a few things for my new place from Odds and Ends, which was relatively (to the UK ) expensive, I also went the cheaper option of getting some things made from the local guys and purchased a bed for 30k ...
After reading my last post I realise my rant on Chinese architecture is a little unfair. They build a lot of great buildings no doubt!! Apple products are made in china of which I'm a great fan. China will be the biggest economy in the world in ... Read More
Best place to buy quality furniture by Andre2000
Hi, On my last trip to Nairobi I purchased a few things for my new place from Odds and Ends, which was relatively (to the UK ) expensive, I also went the cheaper option of getting some things made from the local guys and purchased a bed for 30k ...
Rupert, I concur, I viewed some newly built Chinese places and some of the new kitchens were already hanging off/badly put together. One place I viewed the balcony just did not seem symmetrical. In the end I ruled out these builds. Yaya centre ... Read More
Best place to buy quality furniture by Andre2000
Hi, On my last trip to Nairobi I purchased a few things for my new place from Odds and Ends, which was relatively (to the UK ) expensive, I also went the cheaper option of getting some things made from the local guys and purchased a bed for 30k ...
Hi Rupert, I have to agree with you, buying Ikea MDF stuff in the UK Is no comparison to buying real wood, Of course real wood costs more and in fact would considerably more in the UK than In Kenya. So some of the furniture in Odds and Ends is much ... Read More
Best place to buy quality furniture by Andre2000
Hi, On my last trip to Nairobi I purchased a few things for my new place from Odds and Ends, which was relatively (to the UK ) expensive, I also went the cheaper option of getting some things made from the local guys and purchased a bed for 30k ...
Hi, I was not expecting anything like this recommendation however it certainly has many merits. Prisoners have time and can certainly be creative. I will look into this. Andrew Read More
Best place to buy quality furniture
Hi, On my last trip to Nairobi I purchased a few things for my new place from Odds and Ends, which was relatively (to the UK ) expensive, I also went the cheaper option of getting some things made from the local guys and purchased a bed for 30k ... Read More
Live music in Nairobi by Torewest
Hi, as many newcomers have discovered, Nairobi has a lot to offer re live music. J's in Westlands on Thursdays, K1 some nights, Black Diamond Sundays, Rhumba at weekends in Upper Hill, Tree House and many more. I know that many expats and ...
I went to K1 Klubhouse on a Saturday night some weeks back and they had a great band on. Really good quality band with a great sounding PA which makes a difference. I sometimes go to a place in town called Simmers in Town which have a good ... Read More
Work Permit In Kenya by annakagenya
Dear all, For those in need of work pemits here in kenya. Kindly note the following, 1] Register a company with kenya n director. 2]Account opening with a minimum deposit of about 10m. 3] Government costs of approximately kshs.350,000. 4] To achieve ...
HI, With regards to Manuel_R situation mine is somewhat similar though there are differences. I have married to my spouse for 9+ years, we got married in Nairobi however we have lived in the Uk for all of the 9 years, we have a son and both my son ... Read More
New members of the Kenya forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Kenya forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, Looking for some advise regarding moving between London and Kenya, have a wife and a 6 year old child both Kenyan as well as British nationals, I have been married for 9+ Years. We live/work in London though we have an apartment in Lavington. ... Read More