sharoncrean
Australian looking for information about Kenya
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About me
Australian
Lives in Sydney
Speaks English
Registration: 16 November 2011
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Aussies please: Sending money regularly from Australia to Kenya by Dayyana
Hi out there in internet land. Up until now I've been sending my money from my Brisbane bank ($20 charge) via the US (exchange rate loss) to my bank in Kenya ($10 charge and another exchange rate loss). This is because it seems most banks in ...
We use our Westpac Mastercard. While we opened a bank account it's much easier and cheaper for us to withdraw it from an ATM or pay with our card. Read More
Soon be moving to Nairobi by adrianj
Hi everyone! I'm Adrian, a designer and will soon be moving to Nairobi. Ive lived in the UK, Poland and India and am very excited to meet new people once I come. I'm currently looking for a place to stay in Kilimani so feel free to message me if you ...
We're in Lavington about 15mins walk from the Junction Mall. We will have a room available from the beginning of June. Read More
Moving to nairobi with small children by momof3girls
My husband is considering a job in Nairobi and we have three girls, 7, 5, and 20 months. I'm really worried about safety for them (crime, vaccinations, food, pollution), etc. I was hoping maybe you could offer some advice or tell me about your ...
One thing you need to do is give yourself time when you get here. Allow a year to fit into things and the way of life. There are lots of expats here and with all the modern conveniences of life you sometimes ask yourself 'Am I really in ... Read More
Looking to relocate from Oz by MrTinkerTaylor
Hi all, I've been toying with the idea of relocating to Kenya for a while and I'm now ready to start making this dream a reality. I am British citizen and have been living and working in Sydney Australia for the past 4 years. I have over 5 years ...
A work permit is about $2000AUD each year or if you have a spare $100,000 in the bank account you'll have no worries. Yes, you have to have a confirmed job before applying. We volunteer for an NGO so had little problems. Media and marketing is a ... Read More
Looking to relocate from Oz by MrTinkerTaylor
Hi all, I've been toying with the idea of relocating to Kenya for a while and I'm now ready to start making this dream a reality. I am British citizen and have been living and working in Sydney Australia for the past 4 years. I have over 5 years ...
We located from Sydney 8 months ago after travelling here for years. While we are not British, there are plenty here. Let me know if you need help with anything. Read More
help needed for shopping by pinkseaeg
i am planing to move to kenya next month with my family.just need some help with shopping.where can i buy electronics like television,referigerator,stove oven microwave etc and also if any one can tell me some good place to buy firniture not very ...
We moved here 8 months ago from Australia and had our furniture made by builders on Ngong Road. You need to take a local with you otherwise they up the price. We went into Nakumatt first so we had an idea about prices. Ngong Road was less than half ... Read More