

ocharles
Kenyan citizen
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7
About me
Kenyan
Lives in USA
Registration: 24 August 2009
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Planning to move to Kenya by aggarwalprashant
Hi I'm a Chartered Accountant from India and am planning to move with my family to Nairobi shortly to join an MNC as Finance Manager. My family consists of my wife (who is also a Chartered Accountant) and a 4-yr old son. I would like to know what ...

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Need to buy a house in Nairobi by ocharles
Hi! I am moving to Nairobi from the USA by Dec 2010. I need to start the process of buying a house in Nairobi. I need an owner to owner agreement, and the monthly mortgage be no more than Ksh 25,000 a month. If agreed, I will start making ...

No. I haven't settled on any houses I have seen so far. If you are able to help in this regard, reply back. Thank you. Read More


Communication gap - can someone explain? by shpadre
Can somebody explain this or give some insight into a culture I just can't understand? I'm an American (white) living in Nairobi with my family. There seems to be a real disconnect or a huge communication gap that I have never been able to bridge ...

I think this is a good example of a self righteous individual who looks down upon the locals. She fails to realize that she makes herself sound foolish. By going home with a chicken thinking that it is turkey is in itself stupid. Perhaps, this ... Read More

Need to buy a house in Nairobi
Hi! I am moving to Nairobi from the USA by Dec 2010. I need to start the process of buying a house in Nairobi. I need an owner to owner agreement, and the monthly mortgage be no more than Ksh 25,000 a month. If agreed, I will start making ... Read More


WANTED! Personal Trainer in Nairobi... by expat_brit_in_kenya
Hi guys... I'm moving to Nairobi next week (6 Aug 2009) and would like to engage an experienced personal trainer for 4+ sessions per week of (predominantly) non-gym based exercise and fitness. USed to be pretty fit (competitive rowing) but spent ...

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how to buy a car in Nairobi? by morikins
Hi! We're moving to Nairobi soon from the US and we know we'll need a vehicle. I don't think we'll have enough $$ in hand to buy a decent car when we arrive. Are car loans a possibility? If so, what are the rates like? Has anyone financed an ...

ofcourse, car loans are available if you have maintained an active account with a local bank for 6 months or longer. Most car dealers will work with you if there is reason to trust that you will not default in payment. Read More