help about Nairobi

madsad New member

Member since 29 December 2010

madsadNew member12 January 2011 09:18:38

I am interested in getting osme help about Nairobi as I am considering moving there by February.If you can help, outstanding or direct me to someone who can. Many thanks in advance.

My questions:

1. Is it safe?? I have heard of car jackings, muggings being part of life?

2. Language issues? Is English easily understood?

3. Living expenses? I am keen to know these. Cost of housing, car, Indian domestic help and a local driver...vegetarian food..

4. where to live? not in an apartment but a villa. 2 / 3 bedroom.

5. Domestic travel safety

Many thanks.

Christine ViP

Member since 29 September 2008

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ChristineViP12 January 2011 09:54:53

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Hi madsad,

Your topic has been introduced as a new thread on the Nairobi forum for better visibility.

I wish you good luck
Christine

santuchi Member

Member since 06 January 2011

santuchiMember12 January 2011 10:03:28

it all depends with what cost you want to incurr. i can help you out to solve most but not all problems. samkidathi AT GMAIL.COM

thejoker Active member

Member since 08 July 2009

thejokerActive member12 January 2011 10:19:04

Hello Madsad,

1. Is it safe?? I have heard of car jackings, muggings being part of life?
TJ: There are certain parts of Nairobi you should avoid at all costs especially at night. Yes, car jackings and petty crime are an issue but if you exercise some basic precautions, you should be ok.

2. Language issues? Is English easily understood?
TJ: Yes, English is widely spoken.

3. Living expenses? I am keen to know these. Cost of housing, car, Indian domestic help and a local driver...vegetarian food..
TJ: Previous posts have answered this in detail. If you need specific information please message me.

4. where to live? not in an apartment but a villa. 2 / 3 bedroom.
TJ: This will depend where you work. For a villa, Karen, Lavington, Kileleshwa would be good.

5. Domestic travel safety
TJ: I drive all over the country and so do most people. Carry a spare tyre and subscribe to road assistance services. Air travel is also safe.

Regards,
TJ

Nman Member

Member since 11 January 2011

NmanMember12 January 2011 15:03:43

hi all,

i am also thinking of shifting to Nairobi.
i also hav d same questions as madsad.......
i just want to add few points to those of madsad.

1. Are there any schools in Nairobi, affiliated to CBSE board ?????????? If yes,please name them. And if no, please tell me which is the most common board among the south asians who go there. Please name the schoolsof that board.

2. Are there good health facilities available in Nairobi regarding cardiac(heart)diseases , as im a cardiac patient.

plzz reply as fast as possible..

Regards,
Nman