

Fab1en
French °µÍø½ûÇø in Kenya
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Registration: 07 January 2011
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UK Citizen travelling to Nairobi for one week, I have questions! by Jonex
Hi! Towards the end of March I am planning to travel to Nairobi from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (where I currently work). I am looking for any information about Nairobi (or Kenya in general) that can help my trip go as smoothly as possible. In ...

I lived enough in Nairobi to know that Nairobi IS dangerous... Or put it this way, it's as safe as Joburg, Lagos, etc. Visit Singapore by night and then try to do the same in Nairobi. You will see the difference! And I truly believe that the ... Read More


UK Citizen travelling to Nairobi for one week, I have questions! by Jonex
Hi! Towards the end of March I am planning to travel to Nairobi from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (where I currently work). I am looking for any information about Nairobi (or Kenya in general) that can help my trip go as smoothly as possible. In ...

Depends on how you define "safe"... The British and French governments issued strong safety warnings re. Kenya Just have a look @ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/safety-and-security Safety and security Crime Mugging, kidnapping, ... Read More


Public transportation in Nairobi by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Nairobi ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...

Recommendations from the French Embassy in Nairobi Nairobi is not that safe! Extract #1 from http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs_909/conseils-par-pays_12191/kenya_12271/index.html Transports Infrastructure routière Le réseau ... Read More


UK Citizen travelling to Nairobi for one week, I have questions! by Jonex
Hi! Towards the end of March I am planning to travel to Nairobi from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (where I currently work). I am looking for any information about Nairobi (or Kenya in general) that can help my trip go as smoothly as possible. In ...

FYI http://www.ambafrance-ke.org/-Securite- Security recommendations from the French Embassy in Nairobi (in French, sorry!) Read More


UK Citizen travelling to Nairobi for one week, I have questions! by Jonex
Hi! Towards the end of March I am planning to travel to Nairobi from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (where I currently work). I am looking for any information about Nairobi (or Kenya in general) that can help my trip go as smoothly as possible. In ...

Hi Jonex, Nairobi is not that safe, especially at night or in isolated areas. My advice: don't carry valuables with you (money, credit cards, passport, expensive watch, etc.) leave them at your hotel in a safe, The vast majority of people in Nairobi ... Read More


Leaving Nairobi > The Great Bargain Hunt is Open! by Fab1en
Dear All, First my very best wishes to All for this new year! Sadly, we'll leave Nairobi soon. The great bargain hunt is open! Everything needed to furnish a 2-bedroom appartment becomes available! From flat screen TV to leather sofa, just to ...

Dear All, Remaining items: * Table set with 4 chairs (locally handmade, metal & glass) * Electric Cooker Bundle price possible! Thanks! Fab Read More


Leaving Nairobi > The Great Bargain Hunt is Open! by Fab1en
Dear All, First my very best wishes to All for this new year! Sadly, we'll leave Nairobi soon. The great bargain hunt is open! Everything needed to furnish a 2-bedroom appartment becomes available! From flat screen TV to leather sofa, just to ...

Dear All, Remaining items: * Table set with 4 chairs (locally handmade, metal & glass) * Electric Cooker Bundle price possible! Thanks! Fab Read More


Dongle and mobile phone. by Jules2
Hi, I arrive in Nairobi on Friday morning and will need a new mobile and a dongle for my laptop. Could anyone point me in the right direction of the Kenyan equivalent of a Carphone Warehouse, please? Many thanks Jules

Hi Jules, Did you get your phone / dongle? If not, go to the nearest Safaricom / Telkom Kenya - Orange / Airtel shops (at the main commercial centres: Sarit, Westgate, etc.) and you'll find what you're looking for. Hope it'll help Thanks! Fab Read More


Leaving Nairobi > The Great Bargain Hunt is Open! by Fab1en
Dear All, First my very best wishes to All for this new year! Sadly, we'll leave Nairobi soon. The great bargain hunt is open! Everything needed to furnish a 2-bedroom appartment becomes available! From flat screen TV to leather sofa, just to ...

Hi Julien, Already done! Thanks! Fab Read More

Leaving Nairobi > The Great Bargain Hunt is Open!
Dear All, First my very best wishes to All for this new year! Sadly, we'll leave Nairobi soon. The great bargain hunt is open! Everything needed to furnish a 2-bedroom appartment becomes available! From flat screen TV to leather sofa, just to ... Read More