@simonru
English expat in Kenya
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25 posts
About me
English
Lives in Nairobi
Registration: 19 January 2011
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Thinking of moving to Kenya from the US by kimblie
I am thinking of moving to Kenya but is concerned about how to make money, whereas I'm not interested in working for anyone, but I would love to open a business there. But I don't know what type of business that would be profitable there. Does ...
Open a MacDonalds. Enough said. Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
In a public transport 'Matatu' you are never safe for instance when you are in, pleas take care of your belongings and don't trust anyone you talk to. I advice you to visit come2kenya.net ask them any question, these guys talk the truth and what is ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Simonru - you didn't read my post properly. Where did I say that you should go home??? Are you also making a assumption that I neither know nor care about the accident and death rate on Kenyan roads?My problem was the trying to create a rosey ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Hi Simonru, I have learnt that one of the best ways to deal with issues is to be the solution. You are from a developed country,you might have the recousrces or ideas,think of a way of trying to make Kenyan roads better,instead of magnifying the ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Oh and to give some perpective... United Kingdom 3.59 7 (yes, really... 7 per 100,000 vehicle) Of course there are lots of other factors in play. In the UK it's almost impossible to bribe a Driving Test Examiner. (note "almost") Ambulances can ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Cottage, not according to WHO statistics. Figures from a couple of years ago. The first figure is road fatalities per 100,000 people, the second fatalities per 100,000 vehicles India 16.8 1,120.0 Kenya 34.4 1,638.1 As you can see, Kenya is ... Read More
cost of living in mombasa by tsgarha
Hi all, I have got a job offer in Kenya , Mombasa. I will be relocating from Mumbai, India to Mobasa in August 2011. The company has offered me ksh 34,000 per month for food, phone,cable tv, net and day to day house requirements. Apart from the ...
Dear Bloggers, I had just been offered to start to work for a company in Mombasa and wonder if the numbers are ok for the local living standard : (2600USD basic salary + bonuses) + car with driver+ House in good area+ 10days hollyday with ... Read More
Sports along the cost.... by Isherwood
Hi, Wondering if some one can let me know what sports clubs are available in Mombasa, Nyali or along North cost (as far as Kilifi or Vipingo) Is there a local rugby club? Table tennis club? Swimming club? Running club? Drinking club? any kind of ...
There are a few expats that play cricket. There are lots of clubs and organisations. I had some friends who played regular 5 a side football. Of course there's scuba diving! buccaneerdiving.com Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Wow!Thanks Longonot62 for coming to my defence and to that of Kenya. It is very easy to look at statistics and believe them,yet they are usually far from what really happens on the ground.So you don't know people killed or seriously injured on ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Simonru; If this bothers you so much, what are you doing in Kenya?So you're saying I should go home? Nice. It bothers me because I have lost friends to drunk drivers and bad drivers. To paint the picture that Kenyan roads are safe is just wrong. ... Read More
Daughter in Nairobi- HELP! by scared4daughter
Last year my then 18 year old met a really bad guy while we were in Hong Kong. "Raj" is from India but was living in HK on refugee status to avoid further charges of child rape back home. He was previously to prison for attempted murder and other ...
You could contact the asian community... maybe through small ads in the papers. Asking your daughter to get in touch... just because you want to talk to her. The more you tell her how Bad her boyfriend is, the further you will push her to him. Read More
Looking for a flatshare in Nairobi by sophie281
Hi everyone, I am a 26yr old German doing an interneship with a women's rights NGO in Nairobi, starting next week. My work is located in Nairobi Hills so anywhere in the west, Hurlingham, Kilmani, Upper Esate, Kileleshwa, or the Westland Area would ...
Joe Mpole .... nice try. Sophie, I dont have any flats, but quite often they're advertised in the classified section. You can also look at the boards at the Sarit Centre in Westlands.Or the smaller boards at the Yaya Centre. I am NOT a tour guide, ... Read More
moving to mombasa, want to know about the company by karthik16979
Hi friends, I am planning to move to kenya mombasa, just want to know if the company neelkamal garments has got good credibilty adn good expat conditions. karth
Hello Simonru, In fact writing in cap locks means as if you are shouting on the forum and of course it does not conform with the website Netiquette. Regards :)Sorry, I just couldn't hear properly after all the shouting. Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Surely,you do not mean to say that our roads are that badYes, they are THAT BAD. Look at the statistics (some facts below)! You will be assured of getting to your destinations. Accidents do happen in Kenya,just like anywhere else in the world.No, ... Read More
Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
To use the word "safe" is hilarious. Kenya has one of the worst rates of road deaths to population in the world. Higher even than SA. Drivers are inconsiderate, badly trained and ignore the rules of the road. I have one friend who lost her legs in a ... Read More