New members of the Kenya forum, introduce yourself here – 1st quarter of 2017

Hello

My name is Asma
I am a student at University of Nairobi.
intersts include: Hiking, sightseeing, travelling and motorsport

Hi my name is mena
I'm 30 years old have one daughter
I live in Nairobi near nakumatt junction
I would like to meet new moms

Hello , my name is Allie . I'm a student final year in campus studying human nutrition and dietetics . I love cycling,  nature walks ,wine tasting,  picnics and watching movies .

Hi my name is Dennis
I'm 38 years old, local (Kenyan)
I live in Nairobi along mombasa rd
I would like to meet new friends

My name is Celestine.  I am a mother of one leave and work in Nairobi. Married, I am specifically here to be a host  visitors in Nairobi at a good rate or say  homestay.

I am am Joy, considering IVF, Looking for infertility specialist (Hormonal) and a mother (thro ivf ) to walk with. Specifically from THIKA ROAD

Hi, I am Tore from Norway. I have lived here for several years, but just joined this forum. I love the urban life in Nairobi.

Hi am  mary.I live in nairobi.Enjoying urban life.

Hi Everyone,
I live in Singapore and may be planning to move to Nairobi.
Would love to meet/connect with other expats. I will be in Nairobi for a quick visit from 28th Feb till 3rd March. Would love to catch up with anyone who is happy to answer my silly questions about live in Kenya. Drinks on me.

Phil Kenyan living in Nairobi looking to meet interesting people

Aana you originally from ?

Hello am Teresiah from Kenya 26 years and a mother of one girl .i would like to meet new friends

Hi everyone, arrived a month back in nairobi from india with my husband. Nairobi is a lovely place as far as I have seen far removed from the hustle and bustle of where I come from. Cant stop raving about the weather and warm people. I am looking forward to getting a job in higher education for myself , making friends, visiting new places and enjoying life.

Hi,iam Julia I like living in urban.
I love to meet people from expat.

Hii,

My name is Umuhoza. I am planning to move to Nairobi from Kigali.
It is a pleasure to join expat Kenya
Best regards,
T

I am in the process of interviewing for a job in Nairobi and I'm excited about the possibility. I lived for over a decade in Southeast Asia where I taught at the international. I met my wife when I was teaching in Indonesia but I've lived in the United States in the past 12 years. I am currently an English professor at a State University in Pennsylvania and I'm looking to teach in Kenya for my sabbatical. I am so ready to live abroad again and I'm thrilled for this opportunity! I have only visited Rwanda and South Africa so I don't know exactly how Nairobi will compare and so I welcome anyone else's advice. I look forward to meeting other Kindred Spirits here!

Hello Tim,
Life is a bit slow in Nairobi, the traffic jams are epic and safety issues are dampners but the weather is awesome and the people are very warm and helpful! If you have a job which pays well, you will have a great life here. I am a month old in Nairobi and trying to explore the city, liking it well.
Karibu (Welcome) Kenya

Hi.
Our family (me, human spouse, and 2 cats) plan to relocate to Nairobi this summer. I am super excited because I used to live in Nairobi in 1970s. We will be posted for 2 to 3 years.

My only worry is how to import our cats. There is no direct flight from Japan, and, I am already freaked out with the procedures.

I look forward to the day when we arrive!

Hi,
We also brought our dog with us and I know how tedious the process is and full of anxieties and then our dog is a fussy eater, will starve but not eat !!! We took a flight that had one stop over at ADD, you could look for a flight that has least stop overs. If your cats eat, then you could leave enough food for them in the carriage and they will be fine. Make sure they travel in the same aircraft which we did and also ensure that the pilot knows that there is live cargo and temperature and air pressure needs to be controlled. Rest should be ok. Releasing them from the airport cargo section is another long process. Wish you all a safe journey.
Best Wishes

Dear Kakoli

Thank you so much! I am more worried about my cats than me or my husband...
I have no problem getting the vaccination and health certificates on Japan side, but my concern is the requirements in Kenya, especially
"A certificate from the Captain of the ship or aircraft in which the animal travelled to Kenya certifying that the animal has not left the craft between the place of embarkation and the place of entry into Kenya, and has been isolated from all other dogs and cats throughout the journey ."

Did you obtain such certificate from the airline you used? If so, how?

Please let me know how you released them from the airport cargo section-I am so happy for you that you were safely reunited.

Thank you so much. You made me less anxious...
Tazuko

Hi Tazuko,
The certificate is not a big issue, they do not generally insist on it because they are aware of how many other dogs and cats or any other animal is travelling in the same aircraft. Generally there is not more than one live pet on board. Also if you have all the papers ready, it should be fine, only that we just kept going back and forth and it looked like a lot of time on a hot sunny day. Have you got a place yet where you will be staying? Are you coming on a work permit? I was working back in India and used to a very busy life, am getting thoroughly bored here.
Best wishes
Kakoli

Hi Everyone,
I'm Diana living in Nairobi, here to make friends

Hi, would be really good to understand the safety issues more. I've read about carjackings and burglaries but I'm hoping it's not as bad as it sounds on the internet! I'm arriving with my 14 month old son and am a bit scared. I lived in Kampala before and it's very safe.

Hi too,am Cess living in nairobi and a father of one,would like to make friends with you.

Hi my name is Sheilan. I can do errands if you need them done around Nairobi. Or just just take you around town if you are not afraid to get lost once in a while. I enjoy hiking and currently looking to do some zip lining although I am afraid of heights.

I'm charity. Living in nairobi and i'm looking for friends and career contacts.

Am Sella Iive and work in Nairobi.Am a mother of 1 daughter.A realtor by profession.I can help expats to settle in Nairobi from house hunting,bargain purchase of house items etc Karibu (welcome) Kenya.

Am here to meet new  people from different countries.

halo everyone
my name is shammim and am a transfer student from china in Nairobi.
studying at united states international university. my experience is still inbuilding,,,

Hi everybody, living in Nairobi for almost more than 3 months and coming from Turkey where I live in 3 big cities, Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara... I'm busy in week days but enjoy sight seeing at weekends. I've been to Naivasha, 14-Falls, National Park, Bomas of Kenya already. Please check my photos, already loaded to the site. I keep discovering Kenya. Nakuru, Mombasa are on my plans. I am a motorcycle rider, sailor, photographer and swimmer, diver... Countryside, lakes, seas, deserts, mountains are always the places want to be. I like to share what I know. Hope to meet somewhere, sometime, somehow.

Hi

I am Osama an ENT doctor and will come to work and live in Kisumu in the upcoming months, wishing to meet new friends and sharing mutual benefits with others

Hello,

my name is Alissa, I'm a young master graduate and I currently seeking for a job in Kenya. I fell in love with this country and its rich culture during the two fieldworks I conducted in 2015 and 2016.

I've decided to sign-up on this website to share and get some advice for my job search in Kenya.

Kind regards.

Hi,

Emmanuella here. I am from Cote D'Ivoire and have been living in Kenya for a while now. I have however just joined the network. I am looking forward to make new acquaintances and enjoy the diversity in this beautiful country.

Hi to all. I am Mustafa from Turkey and living in Nairobi over than 7 months. I am here to make new friends and share.

hello i am dominic, an architect from london. i was recruited by triad architects in 2012 to run the garden city mall project on thika highway, kericho cathedral followed. now looking for new opportunities. BIM trained, high level skills.

welcome cox

Welcome to all the new members

Headed for Mombasa. Planning to stay a month or so.