New members of the Kenya forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023

@Julien I appreciate  so much for this great forum.I am  Kenya citizen  and professional  safari  guide and driver. I know every  part  of  Kenya. I am also  conservist. I love nature  so much  and very devoted  to conserve  it.I am also  a director of hyraxes conservancy  of Kenya  which is  non making profit  organisation  for conservation. I run a project  on conservation  in kitui  county  and I urge  for partnership.

Hello All,

My wife and I are from the states and have already moved to Nairobi. We have been here for about a month and are still settling in. In the future, we may look at moving to the outskirts of Nairobi to a more rural area. We have learned a great deal from this forum and look forward to contributing what little we know.

Next steps are to extend our visa, secure a flat, buy furniture, obtain a car, apply for the type K permit late this year and enjoy beautiful Kenya along the way.

Hello to you I'm Wilfred born 88 reside in Nairobi I'm.a chaffuer and a cocktail barman my base is kasarani  we can meet looking for company and job too as a driver got dip in tourism management.

Could we talk...

Hello everyone,

Welcome on board !

@ Wilfred, you need to create your CV in the Jobs in Nairobi section of the website if you are looking for a job.

All the best

Bhavna

Hello,

I'm a Kenyan citizen and adventure and curiosity are some of the things that guide me.

I previously wanted to move to the USA for my own prospects, South Africa and Rwanda too, but that has since changed, atleast for the present moment.

I'm here to connect with any individuals and am hoping to build some connections on here and share some experiences.

Cheers.

Hello skem,

Welcome to expat.com!

Since you are a local, you must be aware of all the ins and outs of the country

Don't hesitate to connect with other members by engaging with them on the Kenya forum.

Cheers,

Yoginee

Expat.com team

@Yoginee

Thank you very much.

I shall and and am looking forward to interacting with the folks on here.

Cheers

I'm a Kenyan citizen  currently living in  mombasa  ,adventure and socializing  are the things that  make life worth living.

currently working  in health sector,  my passion  has always been to work and help  my patient and this is the place to find an inspirational ad innovative ,  looking foward to interact and make more friends

@Julien

Thanks . Kenyan citizen in Nairobi keen on IT Consultancy areas through Strategy and Business Planning ...I am intrested in Entrepreneurship.

Hello Samual,

Welcome to expat.com and thank you for introducing yourself.

Do let us know how we can assist you

Cheers,

Yoginee

Expat.com team

@Julien

HI julien

i'm Zina , been in Nairobi since Sep 2022

looking for a job in markteing and new friends

cheers

Z

Hi Tina, I'm Marianna, I'm a Kenyan and recently came across this site. I'm looking to socialize and make new friends,I love adventure, travel, hiking, exploring different cultures and ideas and many other activities, hopefully we can connect and be friends

@skem Hi Skem,

I'm Marianna, also Kenyan and looking to make new connections and friends

@Marianna Achieng that is splendid, and you are most welcome. Let's keep in touch.

@Marianna Achieng that is splendid, and you are most welcome. Let's keep in touch.

Hi,

I am from Australia & I travelled to Kenya way back in 1982 for two weeks, and then again in 1993 for multiple visits while working nearby.

I now intend to travel to Mombasa in the next couple of months.  So I would like to make contact with some expats who might be there, and/or local people with similar interests.

The purpose of my trip is to check out Mombasa as a destination to live as a full time resident in the future.  So I would like to check out the usual things like the real estate market and other facilities like social clubs & recreational activities (eg: gyms, golf & sailing), amongst other things.

Thanks!

Hello Jeff10,

Welcome to expat.com and thank you for sharing your expatriation project with us!

During the times that you've been in Kenya, did you ever visit Mombasa?

It's been 30 years since your last visit in Kenya, I'm sure that a lot of things must have changed now...

If you have any questions, you can start your own thread on the Mombasa forum.

Cheers,

Yoginee

Expat.com team

@Jeff10 Hi Jeff, My name is Fidel ***Thanks and have a good day

Hi,

I am Ben from Australia. I live in Naivasha. Been here for a few years. 

I was originally a Covid-refugee - I got stuck here after Australia closed her borders and have been in Kenya ever since.

I am a Software Engineer.

Hi everyone!

I‘ m Priya, currently live in London, UK, however looking to find a job and move to Nairobi.

I am married with 2 beautiful girls, but find bringing them up without support here in the UK a little tough as most of my family are in Kenya, so hence the decision to move over there, husband is also on board as we recently have returned from a 3 week holiday there and he fell in love!!

We both work in financial services here specialising in Risk Management, so any links to jobs would be hugely appreciated!

Look forward to getting to know you all!

@ben6973

Nice to know you are loving Kenya.

I live in UK. Am planning my retirement in Kenya. Just got Class K visa.... Happy days

Regards

Kuldip

@priyasangra

I live in London. Will be retiring in Kenya soon. Just got Class K permit.

Regards

Kuldip

Hello Kuldip,

Welcome to expat.com!

I live in UK. Am planning my retirement in Kenya. Just got Class K visa.... Happy days

Congratulations! Have you ever been to Kenya before?

Cheers,

Yoginee

Expat.com team

@Julien

Good morning

my name is Jacques Arthur and I am Cameroonian.

I would like to visit Kenya in July because for 2 years I have been in contact with a Kenyan woman and we love each other very much. I plan, if conditions permit, to settle there and set up a business there.

I run an association for the preservation and dissemination of African cultural heritage and I have a  bachelor degree in Business Administration. I have also worked in social missions in the English-speaking areas in conflict of Cameroon by providing French language courses

Hello Ekara,

Welcome on board !

How can we help you  ?

Please read the Living in Kenya guide for expats, you will find some useful information.

Regards

Bhavna

@Bhavna Hi!

Let me read and I'll come right back.

Thank you

Hi everyone!

My name is Sally, and I am a realtor based in Nairobi, Kenya. I am excited to connect with all of you on this platform. I would like to offer my real estate services to anyone planning to relocate to Kenya and are looking for a place to call home.

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@kuldipkenya I want to relocate to Kenya from the US as a retiree.  I can satisfy all of the requirements except for Line 25. on Form 25, where it requests "Proposed place of residence (give details of physical address)".  I do not have an address.  I do not have any relatives in Kenya.  What do I do.

Good afternoon everyone. My name is Zack and i will be moving to Kibera soon. At the moment I'm staying a year but could be more. I have work lined up already in Nairobi so I will be commuting from Kibera every day or so.  Everything is already taken care of except for housing which i am still in the process of looking.

@Julien I am Ayub Kaniaru Theuri, hailing from Nairobi, Kenya. As a seasoned realtor, building expert, and EIA/EA specialist, I am enthusiastic about assisting individuals interested in relocating to Kenya to fulfill their dream of homeownership.

I am Jerry from the US.  I am 73.  I expect to make my first visit to India starting in October and probably for 3 months. 

Upon reviewing the e-Visa options, the 5 year e-Visa sounds most appealing to me.  My only concern about it is,  5 years is a very long time.  So I would expect it is harder to qualify for a 5 year than a 1 year.  Is that true?  Or is the only difference in the processing of the 2, the price?

Hello Jmagill,

Welcome !

Where do you want to move  > India or Kenya ?

Regards

Bhavna

Hello everyone glad to be part of the great team

Am Nelly an occupational therapist been practising as a paediatric therapist for the last two years

Looking forward to grow from the team

@anyangunelly9 Welcome on board !

Glad to have you on Expat.com !

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

All the best

Bhavna

Hi all,

Newbie on the Kenya forum? Don't know how to start?

This thread is for you

We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country,
or to tell us more on your expat projects in Kenya if you are planning to move there.

It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.

Welcome on board!
-@Julien

Hello all,

My name is Carolyne and I am glad to be here. Although I am Kenyan i have lived in different destinations around the world and i am now back home.

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I look forward to interacting with you all, and hopefully making your stay in Kenya more memorable,

Hello, my name is Lloyd. Very interested in learning as much as I can about Kenya, want to make it my future home. Interested in getting a apartment there and do some business investments. Would be very grateful with anyone who can make this journey more appealing. Thanks

Hellowhadatfa,

Welcome to Expat.com

You should post an advert in the Housing in Kenya section.

This will help you find something nice since we will share your advert in the weekly newsletter.

All the best,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

Hallo to all. I am Fridah a Kenyan citizen. I have travelled around but I have now settled in Kenya which is home. I am looking to interract and make new friends on this forum. I am passionate about project management, hosting, travelling, reading and dancing. Even though I am Kenyan, there are certain things on e.g fair prices on travel  and accomodation to the Serengeti, Mara, Tsavo i would appreciate tips on this as i find that members here may be of help. Looking forward to interracting here!