Lucia
@Kikoisa
Brazilian expat in Kenya
Forum posts
26
Contacts
1
About me
Brazilian
Lives in Nairobi
Speaks English, Portuguese and Japanese
Registration: 26 September 2011
Need recommendations for a vet in Colombo
Hi all! We are taking our beloved dog to Sri Lanka from the UK and need to contact a vet ( preferably someone with experience with foreigners) to help us with the traveling and papers. Thanks!!! Read More
looking for expat community in Cote d'Ivoire
I will be spending sometime in CI around July 2021. I speak English, Portuguese, some French and some Japanese. I will be overlanding through Africa (after being vaccinated) with my husband and dog. Where can I find like minded people? I'm ... Read More
sale of house in Brasil as a foreigneir without bank account
I'm a UK national about to sell a property in Brasil (even though my wife is Brazilian her name is not in the contract) to a Brazilian person. I don't have a bank account. I only have a CPF. Can I open a bank account in Brazil? Can someone ... Read More
British schools in Nairobi by Malijah
Hi Am new to this forum and will be moving to Nairobi with 3 children of school age. I have been researching Braeburn primary school but wondered if anyone had any thoughts on the school and how it compares to Braeside and other British curriculum ...
As far as I know, Braeside has more Kenyan/local students and Braeburn has more international students. Braeburn in Lavington is older, better located, but traffic can be brutal...Braeburn Estate Garden is on the outskirts, not so far from Runda, ... Read More
School by DanielaMilani
I麓m moving to Kenya with my 3 kids and I麓m looking for a good and not so expensive school. We are from Brazil, therefore is not so important if is a french, Uk or american school, as long as it works and being in our budget. thank you :)
Hi Daniela! You should get in touch with the Brazilian Embassy and ask them to give you contacts of other Brazilians there. They are all very welcoming and will do all they can to help you gather the information you need. My only advise on schools ... Read More
School by DanielaMilani
I麓m moving to Kenya with my 3 kids and I麓m looking for a good and not so expensive school. We are from Brazil, therefore is not so important if is a french, Uk or american school, as long as it works and being in our budget. thank you :)
Daniela, qual a idade dos seus filhos? Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Kenya? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Kenya, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Hi y'all!! we loved our experience in Kenya, but personally I would not choose to go back. I really miss my beloved gardener/driver/pool cleaner/dog walker/friend/advisor Paul!! We lived in Nairobi for a couple of years, my children studied in ... Read More
MOVING WITH DOGS FROM UK TO kENYA by Sally McGreevy
Hi all I am moving with 2 dogs to Nairobi from London, has anybody else done this? Whats the procedure? What about bringing them back into UK? Also what is the timings at the airport ie how long are they crated before the flight and how long does ...
Hi Sally! You could get in touch with a vet, who is also a kennel owner and deals with moving pets. Her name is Anita, she is British/Kenyan. She is great. E-mail address is yoani.yapperville@gmail.com or check their website Yoani Yapperville. Good ... Read More
Part time volunteer work by larson.mick
Hey guys- I'm not too busy these days and would like to do some volunteer teaching 1-2 days a week. All of the programs I've found want me to pay to volunteer. Anyone know of a good program? Or a website with links to volunteer ...
Hi!! There is wonderful school/orphanage in Kwanguare called Children Garden Home. Check in their website and Youtube. Give it a go! Read More
Driving license at Nairobi for Expat
Hi! Whatever you can do in your country regarding driving license would be better and (probably) faster. I've just got my driving license in Nairobi and found it time consuming/titing/frustrating. The driving test took me a whole day, and I was the ... Read More
What do you love about Nairobi? by novo
Bonjour 脿 tous, I am new to the forum, so wanted to say a big warm hello, and hope I will make some friends on here! I am moving to Nairobi from Canada in July. I am excited and have so many questions. It would be great to hear from others who ...
Perfect climate, no too cold, not too hot. You will love it ! Read More
excellent cook/maid available
Thanks for the tip Harmonie. I actually did put in the classifieds session last time, but it didn't show (at least I can't find it there). Read More
excellent cook/maid available
Sarah is a mature, pleasant and hardworking lady who is looking for a job as a housekeeper. She has good references and experience with expats. Particularly good at cooking and taking care of animals. Call her 0720690487 Read More
moving countries with a Special Education Needs child
Thanks Manawat! Could you, please, let me know about the online homeschool you mentioned? I should check it out for my son. He is having extra help in reading/writing/spelling, taken out of class 3 times a week, but I don't know if that is ... Read More
moving countries with a Special Education Needs child
What are your experiences in moving countries with a dyslexic child? How do you make the transition from one school to the other? What is the minimum standard that we can expect from a SEN department? Any advice? Read More
being overcharged by taxi drivers...is it just me?
I clearly look foreigner and new to Kenya; I've had an inkling feeling that I've been overcharged by taxi drivers... Is there such a thing as a fixed price/meter system? Read More
Help on Buying Furniture by tuldha
I need to buy house-hold furniture for my three BR apartment. I have found that the stores on the net and showrooms in Malls etc. are pretty expensive. I am looking for good quality but reasonably priced furniture, preferably locally made. Can ...
Hiya! I've been looking for furniture myself. I've bought something from Odds and Ends; it was delivered the same day (without extra charge). Also, try the road side shops along the Mombassa Road; take your time looking around, talk to people ... Read More