Socialiser
Indian expat in Kenya
Forum posts
29
Contacts
16
About me
Indian
Lives in Nairobi
Registration: 13 January 2010
Activity
Arriving in Jeddah tomorrow.
Hi Guys Sorry if my post sounds repetitive but since there has been no new post on moving to Jeddah, am posting a fresh one. I will be arriving tomorrow evening, InshAllah alone and would be joined by my family later on. Are there any tips to ... Read More
Is the right salary to stay at Nairobi...? by Siddh.Arth1
Dear Friends, Myself Siddharth from India. Recentally I have got a offer from your country at Nairobi for Formulation R. & D. I have 6 years of exp. in research Is it OK for a 6 years eperienced guy with this package & with spouse to live at ...
Hey Sid First of all, Its a very bad idea to post your complete salary details on a public forum. Anyways, I would suggest you delete the forum or your posts with salary details before anyone from your company notices it. Secondly, to answer your ... Read More
How is working culture at Kenya...? by Siddh.Arth1
Dear Mates, Heard a lot about Harsh Working corporate culture at Kenya-Nairobi, 12 hrs a day even more many time is it ? I am asking 'in general' as I got a very good offer from Nairobi almost (3 times more than my current Indian salary). Wonder, ...
With due respect to everyone, I dont know what companies most of us are working with, however I work with one of the biggest media organizations of East Africa and we work 8am-5pm (with 1 hour lunch break) only from Mon to Friday. There has not been ... Read More
being overcharged by taxi drivers...is it just me? by Kikoisa
I clearly look foreigner and new to Kenya; I've had an inkling feeling that I've been overcharged by taxi drivers... Is there such a thing as a fixed price/meter system?
I am surprised that nobody is aware that there is a fixed rate card in Kenya for taxi drivers (At least I have seen it in all the taxis in the CBD area). You just need to ask them for it. The minimum meter should start from 200 Ksh (this is the min ... 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 ...
Well, with due respect to everyone's feelings, Kenyan public transport is PATHETIC. If you're an Expat, you need to have you own car or call a Taxi!! Don't even dream to travel in a Matatu or the Buses. Every day, we publish AT LEAST one news of ... Read More
looking for kashmiri brahmins by Mayuriw
hi..any kashmiri brahmins in Nairobi..would like to meet up with them.thanks
@MayuriW- Wow, Thats like searching for a needle in hay! If you come across any, lemme know! I haven't come across any Kashiri yet.. Read More
searching biological father by ngobi
Hello, my name is Edward Ngobi. I was born in Mombasa in/around 1986 from my Ugandan mother and a forreigner (white male). I do not know the nationality of my biological father. That's why I am searching for him or more information about him. The ...
Hi Ngobi I can put your details and your biological father's name as a post so that more and more People in Kenya and diaspora would be able to help. I have no clue how to be politically correct but I have just given my suggestion. Let me know. ... Read More
How many Indians are working there? by jschuphal
Hi, I have a job offer for Nairobi.Could anyone tell me about internal political situation in Nairobi.How Local people behave with Indians? How many Indians are working there? I am feeling unsecure because I have seen the condition of UK & Australia.
@JSchuphal There are many Indians living here. Indians are commonly called Muhindies by the locals. The locals would always behave properly with you as long as you do the same unto them. They do have a certain bias towards the Indian-Kenyans who ... Read More
Finding jobs in nairobi by skk526
For people moving/moved to Nairobi from other countries, how did you find a job? And how long did a work visa take to obtain, if married to a kenyan? Any Nursing jobs available?
Try jobs.nation.co.ke or the Jobs in the Local newspaper. Read More
Hotels in Nairobi by Aryvisha
Hi Guys, I am looking to move to Nairobi. I am coming in Oct and dont know where to stay thats safe or anyone to show me around. If there are anyone who can help, please msg me. xxx Aryv.
Hi Aryvisha I assumed that you're just coming to visit Kenya and not stay here for more than a month or so. I would suggest you call either Serena Hotels or Sarova Hotels or Heritage Hotels. Since they are present in most of the fab places like ... Read More
Help - Import from US by tuldha
I was planning for importing some computer equipment from US but noticed that most of the online resllers do not ship to Kenya. Does anyone know of a any reputed/trusted online vendor who does. Further, can anyone share their experience of ...
@Tuldha- I am surprised that you haven't tried eBay till now. I have got more than half a dozen items shipped to me in Nairobi from eBay. Coming to the 2nd part, Customs in Kenya can be as irritating as possible. For the SAME THING that I got ... Read More
Help me for my Job offer in Nairobi by lakamsani
Hi everyone, Please help me on my new job offer. I am from india. I got a job offer in Nairobi. I have done ICWA and having 4 yrs experience. Pls help me with the following. 1. How much pay can i ask for a good standard of leaving in USD for ...
@SHASH78 - Are you asking or telling?? If you're telling, then you're completely wrong. Tax is not applicable only if you work with NGOs or UN. Or if you're a minister (Pun Unintended) Read More
Help me for my Job offer in Nairobi by lakamsani
Hi everyone, Please help me on my new job offer. I am from india. I got a job offer in Nairobi. I have done ICWA and having 4 yrs experience. Pls help me with the following. 1. How much pay can i ask for a good standard of leaving in USD for ...
@Jschuphal- Well depends what kind of field work are you gonna do? I am into Sales and Marketing too and I meet my clients every day twice or thrice at their offices, hotels and restaurants. If this is what you mean by Field work then its fine. But ... Read More
Moving to Nairobi - Need INFO....plz advice folks !!!! by ANDY_oo7
Watz up folks ????? Hi, this is andy from India. Recently i've been offered a job in Nairobi in one of the travel companies out there. they are offering me following things: Accommodation (Furnished, bachalor) *Food (Indian) *Maid (After every 2 ...
At least ask for 80 K INR per month to save, given that they are taking care of rest of the things. Read More
Moving to Nairobi - Need INFO....plz advice folks !!!! by ANDY_oo7
Watz up folks ????? Hi, this is andy from India. Recently i've been offered a job in Nairobi in one of the travel companies out there. they are offering me following things: Accommodation (Furnished, bachalor) *Food (Indian) *Maid (After every 2 ...
Hi Andy Night life is pretty nice here. Some areas are unsafe though. And as I always maintain Nairobi is exactly like Delhi for a foreigner. If you know where you're going, when you're going and with whom you're going- You'll be safe. Be careful ... Read More