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About Gichuchu Okeno
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Expertise
I can answer questions about wildlife photography, safari to Kenya and Tanzania, game drives, accommodation bookings, Hiking Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya. I also specialize in Tsavo National Park and Amboseli National Park since our office is based in Voi which is only 6km away from Tsavo East National Park. I can also answer questions about gemstones found in Tsavo national park in Kenya. Gemstones include Tsavorites,alexandrite, Iolites, Tourmalines,cabochon red ruby, hessonites garnets,yellow tourmaline and color change garnets.

Experience
I am a tour operator Brayogo Safaris Company Limited - based in Tsavo - Voi,Kenya for the last 8 years. I do gemstone collection as a hobby,especially gemstones that are mined in Tsavo Kenya.

Organizations
www.brayogosafaris.com

Publications
Effects of global warming on Mt Kilimanjaro. Report to Japanese TV workshop

Education/Credentials
Molo Township College

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Gichuchu Okeno 
In Category  Kenya

SubjectDate Asked

christmas11/22/2009
  Q: im having my dad and his new girlfriend round for christmas day and shes kenyan and would like her ...
  A: I think Christmas music to Kenyan means gospel music especially the old tunes but I tell what, just ...
Marriage11/18/2009
  Q: I am an American guy, I'm planning to get married in January to my Kenyan girlfriend, what do we ...
  A: No problem I am I can help you, all what you need is as follows - Valid passport - Birth certificate ...
Cheaters11/16/2009
  Q: I am an American and married a Kenyan in the US. He was cheating on me before, during and while ...
  A: Yes a fruit does not fall far off from the tree. May be this man does suffer from his family back ...
Cheaters11/13/2009
  Q: I am an American and married a Kenyan in the US. He was cheating on me before, during and while ...
  A: I am very sorry that this family treated you badly, sometime they want to marry because of money ...
Certificate of no impendent to marriage11/10/2009
  Q: Im so glad I got this website. I want to know what I require to get the certificate of no impendent ...
  A: I think you are the one who needs certificate of Impediment from kenya. I think I can help you to ...
Cheaters11/9/2009
  Q: I am an American and married a Kenyan in the US. He was cheating on me before, during and while ...
  A: I am very sorry to hear about this. I do understand that some people will cheat to marriage just get ...
Kenya non-verbal communication and their government philosphies11/4/2009
  Q:
  A: I am not sure if I got your question right, but nonverbal communication unless communicating with ...
costs in nairobi11/3/2009
  Q: and just wanted a bit of info on general costs. i have so far got £250 sterling. and got 27500 ...
  A: Now it depends with location you want to stay in and for how long. I wish I was in Nairobi because I ...
citizenship10/29/2009
  Q: I am planning to move to Kenya i want to buy land and work with time start my own business. do i ...
  A: Very sorry for the late delay. Now I have done good home work on this request and the best advice I ...
Wedding traditions10/22/2009
  Q: 1.What is the most important part of the wedding ceremony? 2.What is the most important part of the ...
  A: but one thing we are about 42 different tribes and we have different traditional weddings and the ...
how to complete a certificate of no impendiment.10/21/2009
  Q: Am a kenyan studying in Romania and i want to get married to a Romanian.can you please help me with ...
  A: Okay ,if you are getting married in Romania, it is true rules in that country should apply, the ...
how to complete a certificate of no impendiment.10/19/2009
  Q: Am a kenyan studying in Romania and i want to get married to a Romanian.can you please help me with ...
  A: Are you getting married in Kenya or in Romania?. Please do not worry about this at all. As sson as ...
Volunteer Conservation Work10/17/2009
  Q: I understand there are wildlife conservation companies operating in Kenya who ARE recognised by the ...
  A: There is KWS - Kenya wildlife service, I will try to talk to them today or tomorrow. There is ...
adoption and name change10/16/2009
  Q: am a kenyan citizen aged 29 years.i plan to get married to an american citizen.i,d like to know how ...
  A: I think I may information which can help you out but people concerned prefer not to b eon internet. ...
Kenya Visas10/15/2009
  Q: I'm looking to take up an 18 month volunteer post within Kenya working on community projects & ...
  A: First it means this company is not fully recognized in Kenya as a volunteers organizations such VSO ...
Marriage10/15/2009
  Q: I'm in love wit a Kenyan gal and we plan to. Will my marriage to her increase my chances of getting ...
  A: Julian, I will send you the all of the information regarding this marriage tomorrow but I do not ...
Travel to Kenya10/14/2009
  Q: My brother is travelling to Kenya in the next month.I am curious about a few things since this is ...
  A: If he is going to live in Nairobi, he will need normal clothes required during spring season in the ...
homes10/12/2009
  Q: what are the homes made out of in the slum area of kenya
  A: Slums can be made of anything from sheets of cartons, tins mud an covered with polythene papers. In ...
Kenya Visas10/11/2009
  Q: I'm looking to take up an 18 month volunteer post within Kenya working on community projects & ...
  A: I am back now and your question will be the first thing to work on tomorrow. Global Vision should be ...
Kenya Visas10/11/2009
  Q: I'm looking to take up an 18 month volunteer post within Kenya working on community projects & ...
  A: I am starting a 3days safari from tomorrow and will be back by Wednesday. when I get back I will ...
hello10/9/2009
  Q: what do you eat in kenya
  A: Now I do not know where to start because in Kenyan we are over 42 tribes, which tribe are you ...
marriage10/9/2009
  Q: sir/madam, my name is james. i am kenyan from nyanza province staying and working in mombasa. my ...
  A: Sasa James, This is very much okay, do not worry at all. I will send you a contact of a pastor that ...
RE- Marrige to a kenyan10/7/2009
  Q: I have a fiance in Mombassa Kenya .We got engaged in 2008. We are planning to get married in Nairobi ...
  A: Okay , the first step you you need to get a legal impediment document to certify that you are not ...
food10/2/2009
  Q: why do some people consinder traditional food (kenya) premitive
  A: Lack of knowledge or lack of understanding the Kenyan food. You can contact Kenyan Museum and you ...
Registering as kenyan citizen9/24/2009
  Q: I was born in Kenya (at that point my parents were Indian Nationals). I am 25.I lived in Kenya ...
  A: Did you get my last email. Please confirm. Thanks, Okeno.
Registering as kenyan citizen9/24/2009
  Q: I was born in Kenya (at that point my parents were Indian Nationals). I am 25.I lived in Kenya ...
  A: Do you still have your birth certificate?. Please can you give me until tomorrow afternoon in order ...
Marriage Case9/23/2009
  Q: I'm an Ethiopian and I want to marry an Ethiopia at Kenya therefore would you let me know the steps ...
  A: Okay , is what the office of Marriage registrar has said, first of all you cannot get married twice, ...
Volunteer work permit9/19/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me how much it should cost to get a volunteer work permit through the NGO board? ...
  A: Sorry I thought you are Kenyan at first.To make sure I get you the right information I will talk to ...
Volunteer work permit9/13/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me how much it should cost to get a volunteer work permit through the NGO board? ...
  A: Just one more question, are you a Kenyan ?or from which country are your from ?. I am asking you ...
Volunteer work permit9/9/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me how much it should cost to get a volunteer work permit through the NGO board? ...
  A: I was wondering if did manage to get your work permit. Please let me know as I may have more ...
marriage9/3/2009
  Q: Okeno, my partner and I - he's kenyan I am not - want to get married in kenya. what steps we need ...
  A: Okay, I have finished talking to the office of marriage registrar in Nairobi - 254 202227461- ask ...
Marriage in Kenya8/24/2009
  Q: I asked a bunch of questions a fea days ago, about gfetting married in Kenya, and I called my own ...
  A: Finally I have managed to talk to office of marriage registrar Nairobi, Good news for you , you can ...
Marriage in Kenya8/24/2009
  Q: I asked a bunch of questions a fea days ago, about gfetting married in Kenya, and I called my own ...
  A: Okay , I get you right, I will talk to the of registrar in the morning and will send you all ...
Kikuyu wedding8/23/2009
  Q: Okeno, Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I am recently engaged and planning a ...
  A: I Chaz, According to the information I have, Kikuyu wedding dress was made of skin, decorated with ...
Kenyan marriages8/22/2009
  Q: I am about to come to Mombasa Kenya at the end of 2009 and marry my fiancee. He lives in ...
  A: In every district there is office registrar of marriage and not only Mombasa and Nairobi. In the ...
Kenyan marriages8/22/2009
  Q: I am about to come to Mombasa Kenya at the end of 2009 and marry my fiancee. He lives in ...
  A: For locals I think they can marry in any DC office in the country after the notice of 21 days but ...
purchasing habits/important business pratices & protocol8/19/2009
  Q: I am a part of a Global Marketing project that deals with marketing and exporting an American ...
  A: Are you able to get tracking device?, Tracking devices for vehicles, cash on transit and even for ...
purchasing habits/important business pratices & protocol8/19/2009
  Q: I am a part of a Global Marketing project that deals with marketing and exporting an American ...
  A: Unless I do some kind of research, there is a lot of free Hiv testing being offered by the ...
purchasing habits/important business pratices & protocol8/19/2009
  Q: I am a part of a Global Marketing project that deals with marketing and exporting an American ...
  A: It depends which field you are dealing with and what products you are exporting, At this stage I ...
Venues8/18/2009
  Q: My wedding is going to be on 5th December 2009. please send me the venues that are available ie not ...
  A: Pole for the slow respond, I am in Nairobi for business, I will send you the contacts as soon as I ...
Inter-Racial Marriage8/18/2009
  Q: why do Kenyans judge so harsly when a kenyan black girl is datating a white male than vice versa?
  A: Are things working okay or there is still a problem about your marriage. If you think there is ...
Inter-Racial Marriage8/18/2009
  Q: I met my fiance in USA and we dated 2 years before I proposed. Iam 40 yrs and she is 33. I want to ...
  A: The true is opposite of your are saying, most Kenyan would prefer Kenyan woman marrying the white ...
Indian Wedding 20108/14/2009
  Q: We are looking for a suitable venue for our wedding next year. We are planning on having a ...
  A: Just to check with you if all is well with contact that I gave you. Please let me kn ow if this did ...
Average costs8/12/2009
  Q: We are due to travel to Kenya on the 24th for our 2 week Honeymmon and are just trying to get an ...
  A: I am sure I can help you in this field, now to answer your question, price for bottle water will ...
Do Rural Kenyan Women Wear Panties?8/6/2009
  Q: I recently joined a charity which ships books to the Nairobi area to start libraries. They also ...
  A: I have the information ready for your question, but to be polite to our ladies, I woudl prefer to ...
wedding budget8/5/2009
  Q: I have a Kenyan boyfriend, we are planning to get married in Kisumu next year. I could need some ...
  A: Okay now I may be bale to give you a price for the wedding and you can have receptions at Sunset ...
Kenya work permit8/5/2009
  Q: I have an offer from a multinational marketing research firm in Kenya and i am from Pakistan. They ...
  A: I am not sure if you have managed to get the work permit. If you have not then please contact me by ...
Kenya work permit8/4/2009
  Q: I have an offer from a multinational marketing research firm in Kenya and i am from Pakistan. They ...
  A: Time taken depend with nature of your work. The point is if you are being offered job that provided ...
Marriage Law or Act?7/30/2009
  Q: I was married in Kenya 23 years ago but I do not know under which regime, and I would like to know ...
  A: I just met one of the priest who do offer marriage services and certificate for people who weds and ...
marriage7/30/2009
  Q: iam a tanzanian, went to school from primary school to university in kenya. i have a fiance in kenya ...
  A: I have confirmed with a very close friend of mine who is a Pastor and who authorized to give ...
wedding budget7/29/2009
  Q: I have a Kenyan boyfriend, we are planning to get married in Kisumu next year. I could need some ...
  A: Okay now we are almost half way now solving this problem, so you need to know the cost of the ...
wedding budget7/29/2009
  Q: I have a Kenyan boyfriend, we are planning to get married in Kisumu next year. I could need some ...
  A: I think I may be able to help you about the wedding but I will need more information 1. Exactly ...
marriage7/28/2009
  Q: iam a tanzanian, went to school from primary school to university in kenya. i have a fiance in kenya ...
  A: I think the first option is to get married to your Kenyan partner and you will straight away be able ...
starting an organization7/27/2009
  Q: i have formed an organization with my fellow classmates.its aim is to educate our fellow youths on ...
  A: Please check with office of the registrar for groups registration and I think you need to meet the ...
Permit for registering a NGO in Kenya7/7/2009
  Q: I am planning to set up an NGO in Kenya. I am aware of the official procedures to follow through in ...
  A: I managed to talk to Immigration department today and I was advised first, you have to come to Kenya ...
Yellow fever shot6/13/2009
  Q: I am traveling to Kenya and will be there no more than a few weeks. Do I need the yellow fever shot ...
  A: According to the law you ought to have this shots before you leave US. You have mentioned that you ...
UnderAge Marriage5/6/2009
  Q: Why do children underage have to marry a adult male and have there children and get married at sucha ...
  A: No no nooo, they painted the wrong picture to you,if you want I can send you a list of US American ...
foods5/4/2009
  Q: what do they eat to keep them health?
  A: I guess you are referring to what Kenyan eat to keep them healthy. This is a very interesting ...
health care4/30/2009
  Q: i really need to know what traditional foods do you eat in kenya if you have aids..and if so how ...
  A: Health care in Kenya, is improving at a very high rate and the Kenyan government is doing all what ...
Mount. Kilimanjaro4/29/2009
  Q: I am doing a project about how tourism affects Mount. Kilimanjaro in the wildlife/environment, local ...
  A: you cannot explain in words, you have to visit the mount to percive the amazing beauty. I love this ...
food for aids in kenya4/28/2009
  Q: i really need to know what traditional foods do you eat in kenya if you have aids..and if so how ...
  A: I am not sure if you need this information but I think it is greatly connected to what learned ...
marriage4/28/2009
  Q: can i still have a church wedding after i get a marriage certificate from AG office?
  A: I talked to a friend who is a pastor and who is given authority of performing wedding ceremony. He ...
Volunteer in Kenya4/24/2009
  Q: I think somebody asked about this to you already, and i did not find you answered the question. It ...
  A: Yes you will need the volunteer work permit which you must apply through the immigration department ...
food for aids in kenya4/23/2009
  Q: i really need to know what traditional foods do you eat in kenya if you have aids..and if so how ...
  A: Your question is very interesting and because of great concern it may hold to the republic , I will ...
African Wedding Traditions4/22/2009
  Q: I am starting a African and African American wedding planning website in Houston,Texas and would ...
  A: I am working on the information and I am thinking even may be I should send you some photos.If you ...
African Wedding Traditions4/22/2009
  Q: I am starting a African and African American wedding planning website in Houston,Texas and would ...
  A: This is great and I am going to do my best to get you all of the information you need.I know ...
Living in Kenya4/15/2009
  Q: I am marrying a Kenyan lady either here in the U.S. or in Nairobi. I am a very lucky man. I am ...
  A: Sorry I was on safari to Masai mara with a family from US who were visiting their son who in a Peace ...
impact of economic downturn on Kenya4/5/2009
  Q: I read from the publication from a global tourism organization that some countries, that live on ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in replying back to your question. It is true most of the African countries do ...
Work Permit Documents4/4/2009
  Q: Is there anywhere on the Internet where I can find the documents I need to apply for a volunteer ...
  A: Finally I have managed to find time to work on your request. First I called the ministry concerned ...
student visa3/25/2009
  Q: . i just wanted to ask whether i can apply for a student visa to canada from kenya if i'm an ...
  A: I called Canadian High commission in Nairobi this afternoon and asked your question and reply was it ...
visiting kenya to look for project3/9/2009
  Q: I am planning to visit Kenya on March 21st. I will only be there until March 30th. The last time I ...
  A: This is very kind of you. Thanks for your rating. I have talked to my transport departments and ...
residency permit3/3/2009
  Q: Good evening, My father was born in kenya but I, his son in india. So how can i apply for the ...
  A: Good evening, Is your father Kenyan citizen?. I am asking you because you have said he was born ...
STUDENT visa for another country from kenya3/3/2009
  Q: hey... i've got a resident permit of kenya but i'm not a citizen of that country. I'd like to apply ...
  A: Because of the importance of your question, I prefer confirming with concern authority and this is ...
visa for another country from kenya3/3/2009
  Q: hey... i've got a resident permit of kenya but i'm not a citizen of that country. I'd like to ...
  A: Okay I have just called US embassy in Nairobi and talked to Visa department- the tel No is 020 ...
Kenya3/1/2009
  Q: i am doing a History project on Kenya and i need some answers soon. My questions are; -what is the ...
  A: I have copied your questions so that I can answer one at a time. -what is the average height of ...
Kenyan Clothing2/26/2009
  Q: My students are learning all about Kenya. I have purchased a large amount of material to make ...
  A: What I know Kenyan do admire African clothes from other African countries and since Dashikis is ...
money order to kenya2/22/2009
  Q: i want to send money to this small tourist shop in Nairobi it is not much like about $20 usd. i ...
  A: I think there's no problem sending money to kenya at all. I do receive payments sent to my account ...
Kenya2/11/2009
  Q: I'm doing a school project on Kenya and would like to know the following; Housing - what are they ...
  A: I am glad to hear that you are taking kenya as your school projects. Kenya is a beautiful country ...
work permit2/7/2009
  Q: Will you pl. advice how much time somebody take to get work permit for doing job in kenya, will we ...
  A: The time taken to get work permit DEPENDS with the nature of your work. Let me explain, can get work ...
Kenya and housing2/5/2009
  Q: What are the houses like in Kenya?
  A: Depending with location that you are in, houses in kenya varies from the Masai manyatta built with ...
It is for school2/4/2009
  Q: Im reaserching Kenya at school and need some valueble information about kenyan products,places to ...
  A: May be you could have this in form of questions and I will get you all of the information you need. ...
Kenyans and gays2/2/2009
  Q: Hey! I am doing a project in my history class and my teacher has weird questions like if gays and ...
  A: Well according to the law, I doubt if lesbians or gays acts is allowed in kenya, but I know it is ...
Childbirth in Kenya1/29/2009
  Q: Are there any religious rituals that are typical for childbirth? and how are the baby and mother ...
  A: I think when a child is born, it is more of traditional ritual than the religious ritual. Even if ...
work/residence permit in Kenya1/19/2009
  Q: Good afternoon, My partner and I are Dutch citizens. My partner is going to work and live in ...
  A: Hope all is well, not sure what you mean by partner, are you married?. If your partner is coming to ...
shots for Kenya12/29/2008
  Q: my Family would like to know if you have to get shots for Nairobi,Kenya because we are leaving in ...
  A: Yes you will need to have shots; The following is healthy information from our site. Healthy Shots ...
dating a kenyan man in america12/28/2008
  Q: I recently started dating a Kenyan man who has lived in the US for eight years. He is more ...
  A: Glad to hear you are dating Kenyan man who is a bit conservative, you must be very lucky to have ...
wedding venues12/21/2008
  Q: By any chance can you list a few places around lake Naivasha that we could hold a wedding reception ...
  A: There are several places that you could hold your wedding ceremony but it depend with what kind of ...
daughter e-mailing man from kenya12/19/2008
  Q: My 19 year old daughter met a 25 year old man from Kenya on "my space" about a month ago. He seems ...
  A: Okay Shari,one month would be too soon to ask your daughter about coming to US. I know one thing it ...
Marriage Ceremony12/16/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you can give me the details on a traditional wedding? Such as what the groom and ...
  A: Now I am gong to give you a very interesting story about traditional wedding. In my tribe there was ...
reading11/26/2008
  Q: do kenya celebrate christmas?
  A: Kenya celebrate Christmas but it something totally different from what is done in overseas. ...
kenya non-communication11/24/2008
  Q: i have a paper to write about kenya. it has to do with non-verbal communication. i have found it ...
  A: Non-verbal communication in Kenya depend with each tribe and the locality. The main non verbal ...
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and Nairobi11/18/2008
  Q: I am traveling to Kenya/Tanzania next summer and am staying at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and am ...
  A: Okay I would recommend the Tree camp in Ngorongoro crater lodge and if you are doing trip this ...
Kenya nonverbal communication11/13/2008
  Q: Can you tell me hand gestures and other non verbal ways that Kenyans communicate, please? Thank you.
  A: If your research is not over yet, I can try make a video record for you and after down lading we ...
Kenya11/12/2008
  Q: What is Kenya's population as at the start of year 2008?
  A: Well at the moment this question may need a research to be done because there was clashes in Kenya ...
FOOD10/21/2008
  Q: WHAT FOOD DID THE TRADITIONAL KIKUYU PEOPLE EAT
  A: Jacqueline, Thanks for your good question.I personally I am from a tribe called Kisii tribe which ...
Regulation of work permits10/9/2008
  Q: . I am staying in Kenya since almost two years on class "A" work permit, my permit will be expiring ...
  A: Is everything okay?. I was expecting to hear from you as from Saturday but I have not heard from ...
Migrating to Kenya10/3/2008
  Q: I plan to come to Kenya around Jan-09 on "Visitor Visa" and I plan to complete business registration ...
  A: Okay I will answer your question even though your question was addressed to Mr Kagi. Sorry for late ...
kenya`s Tourism10/1/2008
  Q: I am a university student, and I am doing a research for a project about Kenya, focusing of tourism ...
  A: Well probably I will start with how Global warming is a threat to Tourism and we will come later to ...
travel to kenya8/26/2008
  Q: my name is houman ,me and my wife want to travel to kenya for one week.i am a photographer and very ...
  A: I think Kenya this year is not doing very well in tourism and so many lodges and hotels have revised ...
travel to kenya8/26/2008
  Q: my name is houman ,me and my wife want to travel to kenya for one week.i am a photographer and very ...
  A: Most of the lodges and tented camps in the national parks do have hot water. We have almost 3 level ...
travel to kenya8/25/2008
  Q: my name is houman ,me and my wife want to travel to kenya for one week.i am a photographer and very ...
  A: If you need rates / cost of doing your safari while using basic camping for accommodation, please ...
1 wife or wives?8/23/2008
  Q: I'm a Chinese girl. i fell in love with a nice boy from Kenya. But my parents don't agree because ...
  A: sorry I have been away on safari and that is why there was delay replying back. I think the best ...
car driver hiring company7/29/2008
  Q: i would like to hire Kenyans car drivers in Bahrain and i didn't find any hiring company can help me ...
  A: Sali Faig, I am not sure if did manage to find good contact to send you drivers from kenya. If ...
car driver hiring company7/29/2008
  Q: i would like to hire Kenyans car drivers in Bahrain and i didn't find any hiring company can help me ...
  A: Please to make sure I do understand your question right, do you need Kenyan car drivers already ...

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