KglGirl
Kenyan expat in Rwanda
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About me
Kenyan, Single with children
Speaks French, Swahili, Kikuyu, Kinyarwanda
Registration: 12 October 2016
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Paying bills in Rwanda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Rwanda? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
What bills do you pay? Electricity, Water, Internet susbcription, TV subscription, Health insurance, Mobile phone bills.. If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Rwanda? No. bills not part of the ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Rwanda by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Rwanda? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Rwanda? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. : 5 years permanent resident doing MEANINGFUL work, there is a naturalization test that includes a Kinyarwanda ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to Rwanda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Rwanda? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Rwanda? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate in ...
What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Rwanda? 1. Getting information on housing eg best and safe locations, best deals on renting, proximity to shopping centers etc. 2. General shopping information eg best and quality supermarkets, ... Read More
Best usages and practices in Rwanda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Rwanda means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. ...
1. The first one has got to be the monthly clean up program Umuganda. This can be a cultural shock. I mean from where I came from closing down 4 hours of precious Saturday time to clean the neighbourhood? But I now have immensely allowed myself to ... Read More
Pets in Rwanda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Rwanda have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Rwanda? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Many of us in Rwanda have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! Yes, I used to have a dog. What are the formalities to import pets in Rwanda? What about pet adoption procedures in the ... Read More
Studying in Rwanda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Rwanda? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in Rwanda? ...
Would you recommend studying abroad in Rwanda? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in Rwanda? // Yes definitely I ... Read More
Property prices in Rwanda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Rwanda is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Depends on the location! I would consult imali.biz or facebook pages of Kigali life and Kigali life yahoo group for an indication on how much it costs Read More
Property prices in Rwanda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Rwanda is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Hello LAmar It's not hard if you have collateral esp land and often a permanent job. Usually its 30% of value of house. however a good website has some houses to sell imali.biz sometimes Kigali life yahoo group and facebook pages are good ... Read More
Speaking Kinyarwanda in Rwanda by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Kinyarwanda is essential for a successful integration in Rwanda. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Kinyarwanda? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
It is widely agreed that speaking Kinyarwanda is essential for a successful integration in Rwanda. Do you agree? Yes this is true! Kinyarwanda is virtually spoken everywhere even in public and private offices. I think its commendable on how proud ... Read More
Starting a commercial cleaning company in Kigali by Salmanahdy
I was planning to start a commercial cleaning company in Kigali. I do not know if this is a good idea. Not sure whether I will be able to get clients (contracts) since I never lived in Kigali before. Any suggestions will be much appreciated. Thanks.
Unfortunately I would not recommend it for a foreigner. This is because you will need a good number of local hire (which will form the backbone of the cleaning company), but unfortunately there is a language barrier, local hires at that level ... Read More
Property prices in Rwanda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Rwanda is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Finding affordable housing in Rwanda is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. Rwanda in general and Kigali (the capital) has really beautiful real estate. Rwandans as a culture are ... Read More
Accommodation Which area is the best to live by beauport
Hello, My husband and myself are moving to Rwanda. Which area is the best to live in please. We don't have children so doesnot need to be near schools. But, we would like to be close to the social life etc. Also, is it possible to rent 3/4 ...
Check livinginkigali.com for more information.. also facebook pages and Kigali life yahoo group has some good information. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Rwanda by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Rwanda? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
15 years living in Rwanda... crossing fingers for upcoming opportunity to relocate.. :) How did you manage to adjust to Rwanda? Be really open minded about this country. Nothing should quite shock you. How long does it take to feel at home? ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Rwanda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Rwanda can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Rwanda? What are the most ...
What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Rwanda? Was employed as local staff being from an east African country so may not have a complete picture. But usual º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s are very rich, white people are prime catches in the ... Read More