@Longonot62
English expat in Kenya
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1494 posts
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English
Lives in Nyeri
Speaks English.
Registration: 05 March 2010
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Rural Kenya - Residential Waste Management by harbortheresa
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 ...
There really aren’t a lot of options regarding waste management apart from burning, unfortunately. Even if you found someone to collect it, they’d probably burn the waste anyway. Read More
We have returned! by jelphickpooley
We are from Zim and the UK. We lived here from 2004-2007 and now we’re back in Nairobi! Been here for about 3 months and starting to settle in. Found a house, will import a car soon (I hope!) and generally ironing out all the creases! Joined ...
@jelphickpooleyHow will you manage a tax and duty free vehicle import? Genuinely interested as we are shortly returning from the UK and our car is just over 8 yrs (from yr of registration), so will be looking to buy a vehicle. Read More
Moving nairobi end 2024 Family from Europe by easterncomfort
Hello, we are a family of 4 with two kids 13/14 and have freely chosen nairobi as our new place we want to live for the next two to three years. We are financially secured, but still search for work at some NGO or other work in the social technical ...
Work is not permitted with a Class K permit as the reason this permit has been approved is that the applicant has evidenced being able to support themselves from other financial sources. The definition of 'work' covers paid and voluntary.You cannot ... Read More
Having Dogs as pets on Nairobi by svalentinephotos
I’m looking at moving to Nairobi shortly. I’m bring my 4 year Labrador all the way from the US. However, I am hearing that there is high crime rate on dog theft and that you can’t bring them to an outdoor cafe. Is this correct?? ...
Hi, we have four dogs and they just stay in the compound and actually if you try and walk them, they don't really like it much, but on the occasions we have walked them I have never felt that they might be stolen. pedigree dogs are worth a lot of ... Read More
Is my Kenyan girlfriend genuine? by GuestPoster27887
Hi, so i’ve been dating a Kenyan girl for 5 months, we met in Nanyuki whilst I was working there. After 3 months of dating my work finished and i had to return to the UK. While i was dating her things moved very fast, she said she loved me ...
The 'red flags' for me are that you are paying her accommodation and have set her up with a shop. She will say the right things to you because her lifestyle now depends upon your funding it. Just be mindful about what she may be up to in your ... Read More
98 Land Rover with British plates in Kenya. Registration by Kebabstick
1998 Land Rover with British plates already in Kenya. Someone required to register it. I have an old Land Rover (1998) in Kenya with British number plates, and I would like to register it in Kenya. However, it is old and doesn’t meet the ...
Hi, the NTSA deals with vehicle registration. If there is the scenario where duty hasnt been paid, then it would have to be paid as a first step. Read More
98 Land Rover with British plates in Kenya. Registration by Kebabstick
1998 Land Rover with British plates already in Kenya. Someone required to register it. I have an old Land Rover (1998) in Kenya with British number plates, and I would like to register it in Kenya. However, it is old and doesn’t meet the ...
Often if a vehicle is in Kenya with a foreign registration, duty was never paid and the rules weren't always so rigorously enforced. Better find out if duty was ever paid, as the bill could now be quite large if you try and register it and duty ... Read More
In search of car to buy by Ele091011
Hi 👋🏽. I believe someone has a car for purchase that would allow me to make deposit and payments on the car as an American National ans Missionary in Kenya. Please tell me if you know someone. I have 160K to put down. Willing ...
Hi,You must have a Kenya Revenue Authority PIN to buy a car. Read More
Is my kenyan girl genuine or not? by Matt
Hi all I'm matt.I would really just like some advice.To start I'm not currently in kenya but thinking about coming over to visit. I have been dating online with a woman from kenya for 2 months and everything seems good but I still have doubts. We ...
Hi,Unfortunately I don't think that you are overthinking this. The 'tribe comment' is possibly a bit of a red flag to be honest, as people asking this question is a normal getting to know you question in Kenya, rather than a very trusting ... Read More
Christian church by Dc Dc
Anyone know of Christian Churches in kakamega
Hi, One thing that there are a lot of in every community are churches, both established such as Roman Catholic and Anglican and all sorts of other churches and sects (unfortunately often with rich pastors milking money from the poor). Read More
visa for 3 adult handicapped adults and my self their mother by Micheles1
I have 3 adult handicapped adult children in their mid 20's who live with me. How can I get a visa to live in Kenya with them. I am retirement age. I will be helping with a small church in Kenya. I want to know what are my options.
It would be tough, particularly if you need to access any services and in particular medical care which can be very expensive.There is a permit. Class I: (Approved religious or charitable activities). May be worth a look online to see whether ... Read More
i got conned bigtime paying the dowry by irishgeoff
Want to say to you bleeding heart romantics who come to Kenya for love. It's a fools errand.I was conned (by my own stupid volusion) into paying a dowry. I foolishly sent the uncle of my fake wife to be viampesa the price of 5 hefty ...
"Want to say to you bleeding heart romantics who come to Kenya for love. It's a fools errand."Not necessarily! Ive been married to my Kenyan wife for 27 years and still going strong. Never been treated with anything less than respect by her ... Read More
American marrying Kenyan national by tanzonholiday2016
Hello, I am American and currently residing in Texas. I am engaged to a Kenyan citizen and we will be married in October. My fiance still lives in Kenya and I am planning to move to Nairobi in June 2017 after completing my university degree. What ...
With a retirement income of $24,000 or more per year, you'd be able to obtain a Class K Permit. 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.
Hi, I would advise you to NEVER make a down payment on a property, either to rent or buy without physically seeing it first (not sure how this is related to the title of the thread)! Read More
Moving nairobi end 2024 Family from Europe by easterncomfort
Hello, we are a family of 4 with two kids 13/14 and have freely chosen nairobi as our new place we want to live for the next two to three years. We are financially secured, but still search for work at some NGO or other work in the social technical ...
Good morning,Kenya is indeed and interesting country to be in. However, unless you get a work permit you won't legally be able to do any type of work, including voluntary/unpaid work, so helping Kenya in a practical way may be difficult.If you are ... Read More