Maria Lyna
American expat in Kenya
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American
Lives in Nairobi
Registration: 08 May 2012
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Looking to move to Mombasa - Advice most welcome by Luciejane
Hi, I have just joined expat.com because I am hoping to move to Mombasa towards the end of this year. I would really like to chat to people who are in a similar position to me or to those who have already made the move. I have been coming to Kenya ...
Have you read a book "The White Maasai" or have you seen a movie of the same name? A white woman from Switzerland shares a lot of her first-hand experiences of managing a family-business in Mombasa in the book - I would strongly advise to ... Read More
Are you happy in Kenya? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Kenya? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
In my humble opinion, the things to be happy in Kenya about are the following: #1) the weather - The temperature never goes down below 0 C :), #2) food - usually, the fruits and vegetables are naturally organic and taste fantastic, and so do their ... Read More
Getting into the UN by Varshini28
Hi Folks, I have been doing job hunting and would like to know how difficult it is to ,and a job in the UN. Is it unlikely for fresh graduates to get hired? Thank you x
Here is the website: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=VOL However, it looks like a long way to go... lol :) Otherwise, if you are Angelina Jolie, you just wake up one morning and decide to work for UN on your own terms. Then, you pick ... Read More
Malaria and malaria tablets 10 month old by Febboy2016
Hi everyone I will be moving to Kenya in December and my son will be 10 months old. We may go to the coast Mombasa. Our paediatrician recommended to take malarial prophylaxis 2 days before we go to Mombasa and then 7 days after. I'm not so keen ...
I'm sorry to inform you that you are going to find yourself between a rock and a hard place... Certainly, Mombasa is one of the most riskiest destinations when it comes to malaria in Kenya. And the medications prescribed for prevention of ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Kenya by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Kenya can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent homesickness? How ...
Homesickness... The good news is, if you are visiting Kenya for the 2-3 weeks, there is not enough time to feel blue - there is so much to see and so much to do!.. :) But if you are in Kenya for a longer time and cannot visit your home country that ... Read More
My British Husbands father was born in Kenya to Kenyan parents by MkenyaUrban
Hi there guys and gals, I've read through a lot of relocation posts and a lot of what has been shared are the options my husband and I have open HOWEVER, I wanted to know if anyone reading this can assist in my case. I'm Kenyan (born and ...
By Kenyan law, your husband should be able to get Kenyan citizenship either sponsored by you - if he is married to Kenyan citizen (or resides in Kenya) for 7 years; or by himself - if he has enough proof, e.g. original birth certificates, that his ... Read More
I need a full-time guide by Xrm0909
I'm new to this forum so please be gentle..:) I am about to have a business trip to Kenya this summer, and I need a full-time guide, to show me around, assist with transportation and bureaucracy, entertainment and touring around as well. I talk of ...
Hi Xrm0909: Are u looking for an African guide or for an expat? Also, do you need a car or you have already arranged renting one? Are you going to be mostly in Nairobi, Mombasa or planning to travel all over Kenya? Prices per day would vary ... Read More
coffee? by iskteach
Hi everyone! My name is Carolyn and I recently moved to Kenya to teach at an international school. I hear that Kenyan coffee is very good and was wondering if anyone wanted to meet up or could tell me a good place to go? I'm from New York and ...
Hi, Dormans and Java House are good, but I am surprised that nobody has mentioned Art Cafe!.. But if you visited Westgate Mall, I am sure you found it yourself. Art cafe also has a branch at Junction Mall. I love their coffee(s) and especially their ... Read More