@harbortheresa
American expat in Kenya
Forum
13 posts
About me
American
Lives in Machakos
Speaks English, Swahili
Registration: 20 February 2022
Activity
Rural Kenya - Residential Waste Management
Hi. We're building a home in rural Kenya and need advice on waste management (non-compostable trash). There are no trash pickup services in our area and we don't have a vehicle. I don't want to burn it or build a pit/landfill. We recycle, but can't ... Read More
US Tax Expert in Nairobi Who Works Online
Hi. I'm looking for a US tax expert who can help me do my 2024 taxes. However, they need to be able to accept documents online because I live in a very rural area in Kenya and can't visit Nairobi in person. Do you have someone you trust and use ... Read More
Proof of Disability for a Dependents Pass? by harbortheresa
Hi. I'm applying for a dependents pass through my Kenyan husband. Does anyone know what kind of proof they will accept for disability? I mean, I'm obviously physically disabled and walk with a cane, but is there any US document that would be proof ...
Actually, it turns out that the rules are different for foreigners than for Kenyans. Kenyans need official documentation, but for a Dependent's Pass, the foreigner does not need to prove any disabilities. Instead, the Kenyan documents it in their ... Read More
Proof of Disability for a Dependents Pass?
Hi. I'm applying for a dependents pass through my Kenyan husband. Does anyone know what kind of proof they will accept for disability? I mean, I'm obviously physically disabled and walk with a cane, but is there any US document that would be proof ... Read More
Online shopping in Kenya by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Kenya? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Now that it's 2024, is there a better option for online shopping in Kenya? For example, an online site in Kenya that will mail the items to a posta box in Machakos? Thanks. Read More
Best Kenyan Company for Medical Insurance
Hi. Has anyone purchased medical insurance in Kenya from a Kenyan insurance company? Anything good or bad to say about them? My husband and I (Kenya citizen and expat) want to buy health insurance in Kenya, but we don't know which local company is ... Read More
A reliable insurance by The Scandinavian
Hi, I'm a 50 year Scandinavian about to establish in Kenya. In that occasion I need a good and affordable health insurance that covers the most important issues. Have search around a lot and it's a jungle out there, and hope some could give me a ...
I was worried about getting medical insurance that would actually pay claims. I did receive some good advice online: If you can't find any good, reliable recommendations from users, make sure you pick a very large, well-known company - they are more ... Read More
Spouse pass Kenya. by gasman1
How long does this process usually take.1st part apply for spouse pass.Then what happens how long to get citizenship.
To apply for permanent residency, you have to have been married to a Kenya for at least 3 years (and there are other requirements, like a good conduct record). I was told by an immigration advisor in Nairobi that the application process can take ... Read More
Requesting Recommendations
Hi. I'm looking for recommendations in these areas, please. (Although I know I'm asking a lot for at least two of them.)A Kenyan immigration attorney with either an office in the US or at least some kind of ties to the US.A reliable pet relocation ... Read More
Requesting Recommendations Real Estate agency rural
Hi. Can anyone please recommend a great real estate agent for the rural area of Eastern Province in/near Machakos? I'd also appreciate a recommendation for a great pulmonologist in Thika, if you know of one. Thank you! Read More
Which Kenyan visa should I get? by harbortheresa
Hi. I served in the Peace Corps in Kenya and met and married a Kamba (we were married in Nairobi). We both came to the US to live. We were divorced (in the US) after 13 years of marriage. We're now getting married again and want to retire back ...
Thank you for your response to my question. I realize now that I was reading about the visas and then went to the permanent residency section and found the "Spouse to Kenya Citizen" page of the Permanent Services section: ... Read More
Which Kenyan visa should I get?
Hi. I served in the Peace Corps in Kenya and met and married a Kamba (we were married in Nairobi). We both came to the US to live. We were divorced (in the US) after 13 years of marriage. We're now getting married again and want to retire back ... Read More