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Nothing to be ashamed of and Thanks for sharing, Bob Black!

While you don't seem to complain about her sexual performance, you make it read like you were somehow expecting her be a virtuous...

Why should I be surprised to see that somebody with a high-falutin moniker expects to be spoon fed like a toddler?

Each and every one of us started as a newbie once, no shame attached; but to ask...

1. I got 154 today, but on Nkrumah Road downtown. Shaban is the best in Bamburi, but he gives you a bit less than the downtown exchange shops do. On the other hand, the trip downtown isn't worth the...

Don't know the antecedents nor other specifics, but having been a guest law student in what used to be West-Germany (decades ago, admittedly) I do remember that an OLG's findings are only binding for...

We have 4 cell phone operators in Kenya, Safaricom is #1, Airtel #2, Yu # 3 and Orange #4, ranked by subscriber numbers. Airtel usually offers the best voice quality (important bcs you are not...

This "boycott" is not directed against tourists or other regular people .

It was dreamt up by some Women's Right Group , intended to force Kenya politicians to enact the institutional reforms...

It's easy but all Uganda and Tanzania flights ex MBA change planes in NBO, except for 1 direct flight to DAR which stops for 20 mins in Zanzibar (US 380 rtn).

There are several bus lines going...

One other note of caution :

Banks in Kenya don't accept USD 100 notes printed prior to 2000 bcs they lack certain security features and are prone to forgery , I guess . The Somali money changers...

It's Compass Bank, a regional powerhouse in the SE and SW, headquartered in Birmingham AL, owned by BBBV of Spain.

Before you leave you might want to ask your bank whether they have special fee arrangements with any bank in Kenya . For instance, 1 of my banks in the US doesn't charge me any fees for worldwide ATM...

Why would you risk prowling dark alleys in a strange country , never mind the likelyhood of picking up a HIV or otherwise deseased bottom-drawer girl , if you can have your pick from among a wide...

Kenya is a RHD country , traffic is pretty chaotic , rules are only there to be broken , etc. If you want to drive yourself , then stick to the likes of Avis and National (Fly-by-night outfits often...

Chicas are readily available everywhere, in coffee shops, restaurants, office buildings, waiting for the green light at an intersection etc. The best daytime selection is on the beach, especially...

I won't be your wingman but I may be able to help you with some advice.

First off: there is nothing in Kenya like the termas of Rio, that is organized incalls. Everything here is DIY, like at Help...

I suggest any travel agent at your point of origin has access to that info and is better qualified to answer you than any of us.

The Narumoru River Lodge is a good base camp for a hike up Mt Kenya and for trout fishing. That's about all there is to do.

With other words: you will be free to mingle but you'll be hard pressed...

Yes, ForeignFF, why don't you follow NM's encouragement and report to us pronto on what all goes on at Kilimani?

BTW: ForeignFF is supposed to stand for foreign f***er, I presume, so that nobody...

You are quite a tease now, aren't you ??

Anyhow, I enjoy the eloquence with which you make your points and would like to think that I might be in for a very satisfying experience with you , even...

Sounds very interesting to me, especially after the poor experiences I had on my last NBO trip.

And Westlands is perfect for me. And the rate for the room sounds very reasonable.

How do I get...

Have fun!

Kichuna,

Thank you for the excellent and insightful background reports!

I tried to link them to the RoD's but got stumped twice.

Maybe somebody technically more adept could help?
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Just noticed earlier today.

Thank you Jackson!

Yes, I think you are.

Whether you or the community at large disapproves of it or not , it happens all the time, everywhere.

Know your own level of risk tolerance and act accordingly , but pls...

Jackson,

I am not really interested in Nairobi reports bcs I try not to go there ( and if I have to, I fly back the same night ) and similarly, I am sure many of the upcountry folks aren't...

Scary stuff, at least for me.

But then again, if it floats your boat.