Dayyana
Australian expat in Kenya
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Australian
Lives in Watamu
Registration: 08 May 2012
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Driving License by DaveJones
I am at present driving in Kenya using an international license I am an experienced driver and I am quickly adapting to the Kenyan way of driving Does anyone know the process of getting a Kenyan driving license
The latest glitch is that you cannot get a Kenyan driving license without first receiving your Alien Card, and to get an Alien Card you first have to have a resident's permit, so time, time, time as you wait for Immigration to do its stuff. ... Read More
Having a driver in Kenya by NeillDT
I have been reading a lot about driving conditions in Kenya and was wondering how much having a personal driver will improve your traveling?
I would recommend hiring a driver at least for the first two weeks. Then you will be able to judge whether you wish to continue with a driver or start driving yourself. Watch the YouTube documentary: "Don't Drive Here: Nairobi" - ... Read More
Aussies please: Sending money regularly from Australia to Kenya
Hi out there in internet land. Up until now I've been sending my money from my Brisbane bank ($20 charge) via the US (exchange rate loss) to my bank in Kenya ($10 charge and another exchange rate loss). This is because it seems most banks in ... Read More
What products do you wish you could find in Kenya but can't yet buy? by clairebelmont
We're looking to build an e-commerce platform to bring European and American brands to Kenya that can't yet be found easily there (e.g. go-pro, fitbit, beauty products, etc...). What products or brands do you wish you could easily buy in Kenya ...
Has anybody tried Kesom Freight? They have a shopping portal on their website (Argos, Mothercare, Tesco, Amazon, Machine Mart etc etc) but also say if you send anything to their London address and they will send it to Kenya by sea or air? Are they ... Read More
Driving license in Kenya by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Kenya? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Kenya? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
It turns out that my post was inaccurate, Harmonie. The KRA website said they do drivers' license renewals. Today I turned up at my local office. "We're trying to put it closer to the people. You'll have to go to the National Bank. They have a ... Read More
Driving license in Kenya by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Kenya? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Kenya? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
It's not always as easy as papakiloalfa reports. I use my Chadian driving license when driving in Australia, but Chad doesn't issue international licenses. Here, after many decades of safe driving in Africa, Australia and Europe, I had to go ... Read More