7nyerik
American expat in Kenya
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Lives in Lukenya
Registration: 14 April 2011
One Day, My Dream has been to move to Kenya by svalentinephotos
I need to settle a debate. I have heard conflicting information as to the abilities to make Kenya my home since I am an American. It seems as though that the debate is based on the political situation of the moment. I need confirmation that the ...
Greetings,I hold both US & Kenyan citizenships. I've lived in Kenya since 1980. As a non-Kenyan, you can buy (actually, it will end up being a long term lease) non-agricultural land. So, you can buy a flat, a house in a housing estate, or a ... Read More
Citizenship my marriage - then what? by sabush79
Hi,I am applying for Citizenship by marriage.To plan ahead, what are the steps I need to take afterward?How do I get my actual Kenya ID vs. Alien ID which I have now?It sounds like I still have to make a Dual application.Get a passport if I ...
@sabush79 On the same day I was given my citizenship certificate at Nyayo House, I was taken to apply for a Kenya ID and passport. This all happened at Nyayo House. It didn't take very long. Within a month I had both ID and passport. ID was ... Read More
I need a little information, regarding marriage
Longonot62, as always, is correct on all points. If you have enough funds to invest in your own business enterprise of some kind, you might be able to get a self-employment entry permit. Technically, you can't even volunteer to work on your ... Read More
Starting a business in Kenya - No $100.000 available by Kajin
Hello, I'm looking to start a business in Kenya. I read that when applying for a work permit, you will need to have a bank account with a balance of $100.000. I don't have this amount of money available. Does this mean it is a no go or are ...
A dependant's pass allows a non-Kenyan spouse of a Kenyan to live in the country. It does not allow one to work or be employeed. Read More
Citizenship by Descent by archie123
Hello Everybody, Aplogies if this isn't the right forum. Could someone please help me to know if I can get Kenyan citizenship through my Mother? I am born & bred in India and an Indian citizen (age 50) My Mother who is in her 70s was ...
I believe Longonot62 is correct concerning the issue of being an adult or not. Sorry that my reply above was wrong about that. If either or both of one's parents was a citizen when one was born, then one has a right to Kenya citizenship. ... Read More
Nyeri expats by The5bartletts
Hi we are moving to nyeri with our children aged 14, 12 and 9 and we are looking to make contact with other families. We are looking into schools and also where to live and security. Any information will be hugely appreciated. Regards
Our children were all born when we lived in Nyeri. But our "baby" is nearly 31 years old now. Our kids went to Mt. Kenya Academy. It was a relatively new school then. Over the years our kids attended local schools (such as Mt Kenya ... Read More
Tips for average person moving to Kenya to live and work? by HalliHuberts
Hello there, I'm new here, and I registered me with this site for a specific reason, the reason to see if there are EXPATs in Kenya who are not from the super rich and not send by big corporates. If there are just average people living in ...
If a non-Kenyan is married to a Kenyan for 7 years, then he/she can apply for citizenship. It will take time -- but it should work. Until citizenship is actually granted, the non-citizen spouse cannot work (unless they get a work permit in their own ... Read More
Citizenship by Descent by archie123
Hello Everybody, Aplogies if this isn't the right forum. Could someone please help me to know if I can get Kenyan citizenship through my Mother? I am born & bred in India and an Indian citizen (age 50) My Mother who is in her 70s was ...
Greetings, Last year, after living in Kenya for 40 years (and 7 years after applying) I was granted citizenship. I do not believe that you qualify to apply for citizenship here. Sorry. Even had your mother been a citizen of Kenya at some point, ... Read More
Nyeri expats by The5bartletts
Hi we are moving to nyeri with our children aged 14, 12 and 9 and we are looking to make contact with other families. We are looking into schools and also where to live and security. Any information will be hugely appreciated. Regards
Greetings, I am a dual citizen of USA and Kenya. I lived in Nyeri for many years - and we consider it our home area. However, we now live in Machakos County. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or just want someone local to bounce ... Read More
study permit by alice amani
Hi, my name is ALICE and i am in Nairobi with 3 months tourist with and I was wondering if I could renew it for another 3 months and apply for a study visa or study permit or I would have to go back in my country then apply for a study visa over ...
FEE FOR STUDENT PASSES: Ksh. 5,000/= per year or part thereof. Read More
Police & Bribes by Lamar23
What to do if Police stops you see you or foreigner ask for money. How to handle situation.
Please don't give bribes. It is killing us and our nation. Each time one gives a bribe, the bribe-taker learns that you are a bribe giver -- you will always have to give. I've lived in Kenya for 40+ years. I am now a Kenyan citizen (that ... Read More
Covid -19 travel by paigerice
Hi, I am planning to move to Kenya and retire there in 2 years. However, in the meantime, I am trying to travel to Kenya from California. I had to delay my trip and my organized safaris due to Covid-19. My question is has anyone form the states ...
I am a dual national of Kenya and the USA. I recently made a trip to the US for about 10 days. To get back into Kenya I needed a PRC-based COVID-19 test. In the US, these were not hard to obtain, but the tricky part was the timing. The test ... Read More
Expatriation to Kenya: border updates
I am a dual national of Kenya and the USA. I recently made a trip to the US for about 10 days. To get back into Kenya I needed a PRC-based COVID-19 test. In the US, these were not hard to obtain, but the tricky part was the timing. The test ... Read More
Citizenship on base of Kenyan spouse by shenzen
Hi. I am a kenyan and my husband is a non Kenyan. We got married 12 years back. We are residing in Kenya for last 8 years. We got married 12 years back. He has a work permit. Can my husband get citizenship? Kindly advice. Thanks
Yes, your husband is eligible to apply. As others have said, it is not a short process. His current country of citizenship may have its own rules about having multiple citizenships. He will have to check with them for that information. One can ... Read More
Kenyan citizenship by 7nyerik
After living in Kenya for 40 years, and 7 years after applying, I have finally, officially, become a citizen of Kenya. I'm wondering if there are people here who would like to know of that journey. I'm not an agent of any sort and I ...
Assuming that you are: 1. not someone who lost their Kenyan citizenship previously 2. not married to a Kenyan citizen Then one must be living in Kenya on a work permit (not a dependant's pass or other permit) for the last 7 consecutive years. ... Read More
Kenyan citizenship
After living in Kenya for 40 years, and 7 years after applying, I have finally, officially, become a citizen of Kenya. I'm wondering if there are people here who would like to know of that journey. I'm not an agent of any sort and I ... Read More
General Well-Being Living in Nairobi... (Water, Mozzies etc... ) by Guest96523148
Dear Expats, Jambo! I have few questions: 1) I am just wondering if we need to use bottled water or can just use the tap water for brushing teeth, eating washed apples etc.... 2) Even if we are vaccinated before coming over to Nairobi. Any ...
Water: bottled water and boiling water are both expensive alternatives to using a simple water treatment like Water Guard or Aqua Guard. These are basically bleach, but one uses tiny amounts to purify large amounts of water -- very cheap, and ... Read More
best bank for international wiretransfers by Marycheese
Hello, i want to open a bankaccount in Kenya. Which banks are best suited for international wiretransfers. my bank now is really not good for this. many thanks Marcos
Longonot62: So sorry for the way your bank treats you. My US bank charges no fees whatsoever. I get the best exchange rate (better than I get for cash or checks at any forex or bank). Barclays is the only bank I'm aware of that charges any fees ... Read More
best bank for international wiretransfers by Marycheese
Hello, i want to open a bankaccount in Kenya. Which banks are best suited for international wiretransfers. my bank now is really not good for this. many thanks Marcos
Banking in Kenya can be quite user UNfriendly. Many expats operate with only the use of AMTs. These are typically fee of charge (with the exception of Barclays) and offer the very best exchange rate. This of course won't work if you need to move ... Read More
US notary in Kenya by Wa-eMz
I need some documents notarized in Kenya by a US Notary, can somebody direct me to one urgently? The US Embassy has no appointments available...HELP!
Most items requiring a NP in the US (state, and federal forms, bank forms, etc.) will accept a "Commissioner of Oaths" signature and seal. These are readily available at nearly any law office in Kenya. In 35 years, I've never had it ... Read More
dependents pass - am married to a kenyan, am i entitled to get pass?
Until relatively recently, only females were allowed dependent passes -- that is no longer the case. If your spouse is a Kenya, then you can apply for a dependent's pass or permanent residence status. After 3 threes of being married to a Kenyan ... Read More
Permanent Residenzen by alohafriday
If i am married in kenya,how Long can i Stay and which Kind of Visa would i Need?
You say you are married "in Kenya" but you don't mention if you are married to a Kenya or not. That makes a difference. Until relatively recently, only females were allowed dependent passes -- that is no longer the case. If your spouse ... Read More
Registering a birth in Kenya by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in Kenya. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both parents are ...
A child born in Kenya should be registered immediately after birth or within the first six months. This should be done by the parents or the designated guardians. Even if a child dies at birth, it still needs to be registered. If your child is born ... Read More
The secret book by kenyan101
been looking for this book but can't find it anywhere around anyone who owns one can tell me about it will appreciate
There is more than one book by this title. The one by Jorge Luis Borges is available from Amazon.com. Not available as an eBook though, so you'd have to have it shipped or get someone to bring it from overseas. Read More
Sending money to Kenya by Boston_Guy
I have a relative who is Kenyan. I would like to be sending some assistance money to her, every now and then. Is Western Union the best way to send? If you send $120, for example, the fee is $10.50. The exchange rate last week, with Western Union, ...
The use of a VISA or MasterCard ATM card works great in Kenya. I do it all the time. NO FEES from the banks here. Different banks issuing cards each have their own rules for fees. My Credit Union in the USA charges no fees for using the ATM card ... Read More
GPS (Garmin) users in Kenya? by 7nyerik
I've been trying to get a handle on the different maps (Kenya, East Africa, Africa)that are available for various GPS devices. I now know at least 4 different maps providers for Garmin GPS units. The websites for these various map sellers are NOT ...
There are a few places in Nairobi that are selling the very expensive Garmap maps for Africa that will (probably) work in your Garmin GPS. You can check out the info about the Garmap maps at ... Read More
GPS (Garmin) users in Kenya? by 7nyerik
I've been trying to get a handle on the different maps (Kenya, East Africa, Africa)that are available for various GPS devices. I now know at least 4 different maps providers for Garmin GPS units. The websites for these various map sellers are NOT ...
TO: Ivan Smith I'm in Nairobi on Tusedyas and Fridays. Please contact me a ckingsbury [at] daystar.ac.ke Read More
GPS (Garmin) users in Kenya? by 7nyerik
I've been trying to get a handle on the different maps (Kenya, East Africa, Africa)that are available for various GPS devices. I now know at least 4 different maps providers for Garmin GPS units. The websites for these various map sellers are NOT ...
Ivan, I send you a private message. Let me know if you did not get it. Basically, the Tracks4Africa maps are available for purchase and download from their web site. http://tracks4africa.co.za/ Read More
men barber by Elena P
Hello! Can anyone recommend a good barber for european hair? My husband tried twice in different barbershops, and the result is not very good. We realised, that they just don't know how to make a good haircut with scissors. will be very grateful ...
Touch of class in Yaya Centre does a very nice job on Caucasian hair. I've been going there for years. Current price for a man's haircut is Kshs. 1,000/-. Read More
GPS (Garmin) users in Kenya? by 7nyerik
I've been trying to get a handle on the different maps (Kenya, East Africa, Africa)that are available for various GPS devices. I now know at least 4 different maps providers for Garmin GPS units. The websites for these various map sellers are NOT ...
The ones sold by Garmin in the USA for East Africa are NavTeq maps (I believe). They are, by far, the most expensive. Other maps cover most of Africa --East, South, and West, and cost about half the price of the Garmin maps for East Africa alone.I'd ... Read More
GPS (Garmin) users in Kenya?
I've been trying to get a handle on the different maps (Kenya, East Africa, Africa)that are available for various GPS devices. I now know at least 4 different maps providers for Garmin GPS units. The websites for these various map sellers are NOT ... 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 ...
My wife and I are Americans and have lived in Kenya for 31 years. Our children are grown now, but did everything from attending local Kenya system (called "8-4-4") schools, to schools based on an America curriculum, to home-schooling, to boarding ... Read More