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Kikoisa

Lucia

@Kikoisa

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Brazilian expat in Kenya

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About me

Brazilian

Lives in Nairobi

Speaks English, Portuguese and Japanese

Registration: 26 September 2011

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Lucia
Kikoisa created a thread
3 years ago

Dogs on the beach

We are planning to spend some time in Swakopmund area with our dog. Are Namibian beaches pet friendly? Do people mind dogs in beaches? Would you recommended other areas to stay that are more pet friendly? I thank any suggestion, advice or ... Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa created a thread
3 years ago

Need recommendations for a vet in Colombo

Hi all! We are taking our beloved dog to Sri Lanka from the UK and need to contact a vet ( preferably someone with experience with foreigners) to help us with the traveling and papers. Thanks!!! Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa created a thread
3 years ago

looking for expat community in Cote d'Ivoire

I will be spending sometime in CI around July 2021. I speak English, Portuguese, some French and some Japanese. I will be overlanding through Africa (after being vaccinated) with my husband and dog. Where can I find like minded people? I'm ... Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa created a thread
3 years ago

sale of house in Brasil as a foreigneir without bank account

I'm a UK national about to sell a property in Brasil (even though my wife is Brazilian her name is not in the contract) to a Brazilian person. I don't have a bank account. I only have a CPF. Can I open a bank account in Brazil? Can someone ... Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa replied to a thread
8 years ago
Malijah

British schools in Nairobi by Malijah

Hi Am new to this forum and will be moving to Nairobi with 3 children of school age. I have been researching Braeburn primary school but wondered if anyone had any thoughts on the school and how it compares to Braeside and other British curriculum ...

Lucia

As far as I know, Braeside has more Kenyan/local students and Braeburn has more international students. Braeburn in Lavington is older, better located, but traffic can be brutal...Braeburn Estate Garden is on the outskirts, not so far from Runda, ... Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa replied to a thread
8 years ago
DanielaMilani

School by DanielaMilani

I´m moving to Kenya with my 3 kids and I´m looking for a good and not so expensive school. We are from Brazil, therefore is not so important if is a french, Uk or american school, as long as it works and being in our budget. thank you :)

Lucia

Hi Daniela! You should get in touch with the Brazilian Embassy and ask them to give you contacts of other Brazilians there. They are all very welcoming and will do all they can to help you gather the information you need. My only advise on schools ... Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa replied to a thread
8 years ago
DanielaMilani

School by DanielaMilani

I´m moving to Kenya with my 3 kids and I´m looking for a good and not so expensive school. We are from Brazil, therefore is not so important if is a french, Uk or american school, as long as it works and being in our budget. thank you :)

Lucia

Daniela, qual a idade dos seus filhos? Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa replied to a thread
8 years ago
vinutha

Which is the best school in Nairobi? by vinutha

Hi All, I'm searching for a better school for my 4 year old kid in Nairobi. Could anyone recommend the best school? I would like to go with the British school system. Can anybody throw some light on this please? Thanks in advance, Vinutha

Lucia

ISK hands down!! Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa replied to a thread
8 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Kenya? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Kenya, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

Lucia

Hi y'all!! we loved our experience in Kenya, but personally I would not choose to go back. I really miss my beloved gardener/driver/pool cleaner/dog walker/friend/advisor Paul!! We lived in Nairobi for a couple of years, my children studied in ... Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa replied to a thread
10 years ago
Sally McGreevy

MOVING WITH DOGS FROM UK TO kENYA by Sally McGreevy

Hi all I am moving with 2 dogs to Nairobi from London, has anybody else done this? Whats the procedure? What about bringing them back into UK? Also what is the timings at the airport ie how long are they crated before the flight and how long does ...

Lucia

Hi Sally! You could get in touch with a vet, who is also a kennel owner and deals with moving pets. Her name is Anita, she is British/Kenyan. She is great. E-mail address is yoani.yapperville@gmail.com or check their website Yoani Yapperville. Good ... Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa replied to a thread
12 years ago
larson.mick

Part time volunteer work by larson.mick

Hey guys- I'm not too busy these days and would like to do some volunteer teaching 1-2 days a week. All of the programs I've found want me to pay to volunteer. Anyone know of a good program? Or a website with links to volunteer ...

Lucia

Hi!! There is wonderful school/orphanage in Kwanguare called Children Garden Home. Check in their website and Youtube. Give it a go! Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa replied to a thread
12 years ago
alekh.singh

Driving license at Nairobi for Expat by alekh.singh

hello all, i will be coming to Nairobi for job. i will need Driving license at Nairobi /Kenya. Is Indian license acceptable at Nairobi. What is the procedure to get the driving license at Nairobi. Will it be better to have International driving ...

Lucia

Hi! Whatever you can do in your country regarding driving license would be better and (probably) faster. I've just got my driving license in Nairobi and found it time consuming/titing/frustrating. The driving test took me a whole day, and I was the ... Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa replied to a thread
12 years ago
novo

What do you love about Nairobi? by novo

Bonjour à tous, I am new to the forum, so wanted to say a big warm hello, and hope I will make some friends on here! I am moving to Nairobi from Canada in July. I am excited and have so many questions. It would be great to hear from others who ...

Lucia

Perfect climate, no too cold, not too hot. You will love it ! Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa replied to a thread
13 years ago
Kikoisa

excellent cook/maid available by Kikoisa

Sarah is a mature, pleasant and hardworking lady who is looking for a job as a housekeeper. She has good references and experience with expats. Particularly good at cooking and taking care of animals. Call her 0720690487

Lucia

Thanks for the tip Harmonie. I actually did put in the classifieds session last time, but it didn't show (at least I can't find it there). Read More

Lucia
Kikoisa created a thread
13 years ago

excellent cook/maid available

Sarah is a mature, pleasant and hardworking lady who is looking for a job as a housekeeper. She has good references and experience with expats. Particularly good at cooking and taking care of animals. Call her 0720690487 Read More