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| Subject | Date Asked |
| kenya visa for volunteer | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is a USA citizen and college student. She is going to Kenya, work for a charity as ... A: The Kenya Missions in the US should have the appropriate forms and any further information. Also, ... | |
| education | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: am looking for an affordable college in the usa to pursue business management degree.as this regards ... A: Sorry for the late respone. Google the schools that offer business management and try see what other ... | |
| What to build a clinic out of | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: We are going to Nskuru to build a clinic and would like some help with what materials are available. ... A: That's such a cool project. You can get a variety of ready building materials in Nakuru. A stone ... | |
| Child Rights | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm a kenyan living and working in Germany. I've a problem which I don't know how to workout before ... A: You can check with the Kenya Commission in Germany, as you're a Kenyan living in Germany. Check ... | |
| Child Rights | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm a kenyan living and working in Germany. I've a problem which I don't know how to workout before ... A: Sorry for your dilemma. But, anyway, it'll be up to the child rights court to decide. Bias is ... | |
| Inter-racial relationships | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm curious to know the common opinions of adults in Kenya on inter-racial relationships. How is it ... A: I think opinion on inter-racial relationships varies. There are those who think a black man with a ... | |
| Birth Certificate | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: My Kenyan boyfriend and I are planning on having a baby. I am a US citizen. I would like to give ... A: I have a number of friends who've grappled with the same issue as you. First, Kenya doesn't allow ... | |
| Work permit | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a mechanical engineer from Europe looking for a job in Kenya. Do I have to apply for the job ... A: It's most likely that you'd have to apply for the permit yourself, unless a specific company calls ... | |
| The Birthing Process | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: What is the birthing process like in Kenya? Are there traditions on what the women are supposed to ... A: In Kenya today, we are on the verge of being totally modernised, and most cultural values are only ... | |
| kenya | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: what kind of clothes do people in kenya wear? A: People in Kenya wear mostly western-style clothes. The effects of globalisation have seen to this. ... | |
| Selling Hair Products in Kenya | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Kagi,I'm a Hair Product Manufacturer in Atlanta GA, US very interested in moving my Plant to Nirobi, ... A: Sorry for replying so late. I got overwhelmed at work. As of today, the dollar to Kenya Shilling is ... | |
| ads | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: what are so famous companies in kenya? ex. mickey d, google, nike shoes, etc A: Do you mean famous American companies in Kenya? Yeah, google, General Motors...some I'm thinking of ... | |
| Kenya residency/extending VISA | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you know how I can go about extending this? Either to a six month VISA or to residency, ... A: The Immigration department will help best with this, or the British High Commission in Kenya. Check ... | |
| Clothing | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Could you please provide me with what Kenyans wear. Men, women and children please. As my 7 year old ... A: The simplest answer would be we wear Western clothes...the jeans, T-shirts, suits, skirts, heels, ... | |
| Foods | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the kinds of foods that Kenyans eat? And if there are any ... A: Apart from the pizza, burgers, fries, and other fast foods, we have the traditional, healthier ... | |
| hey | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: how do they treat a woman and kenya A: Women in Kenya are treated...generally ok, but it certainly could be a whole lot better. The thing ... | |
| Kenyan boyfriend to the US | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Before my Kenyan boyfriend and I marry, we'd like to test out how he is able to adapt to living in ... A: Hey Kelly, Yeah, it would be easier if you guys got married in the US. However, he'll have to ... | |
| getting a special marraige licence | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I want to marry my boyfriend who lives in Kenya i can only be in the country for two weeks,would we ... A: This is the info i got from the Kenya High Commission: II. SPECIAL LICENSE In the event that ... | |
| Construction in Kenya | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: For an college assignment that i was given to me i have to find out what materials are usually used ... A: Depends on the kind of structure you're after. For permanent houses, we use stones, brick, fortified ... | |
| Cameroonian looking to get Kenyan student visa | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently applied to an international university in Kenya and I'd like to know about the procedure ... A: I asked around, and was told we probably have an embassy in Nigerai. However, check the ministry of ... | |
| Cameroonian looking to get Kenyan student visa | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently applied to an international university in Kenya and I'd like to know about the procedure ... A: You would need to apply for the visa from the Kenyan embassy or high commission in Cameroon. Book an ... | |
| Recreation in Kenya | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering what type of recreational fun do they do in Kenya? Like mainly the children of Kenya. A: For fun, kids play in estate compounds...games like rounders (which is kind of like baseball, only ... | |
| getting married to kenyan man on visitors visa | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: my Kenyan boyfriend and i are discussing marriage, and found out I can get married to him even with ... A: you might need to change the type of visa you have, especially if you're going to stay in the ... | |
| engagement | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: What is the normal procedure for an engagement in Kenya. Does the man give a ring, or is that only a ... A: Engagement varies from couple to couple. Not all give a ring, which is more Western than African. If ... | |
| children/celebration | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have read a bit about rites of passage sorts of milestones, but need more re/birthdays especially. ... A: The rites of passage you are referring to is male circumcision, am I right? It is still celebrated ... | |
| kenyan citizenship | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: hey hi, I lived in kenya for a period of 8 years i.e from 1990 to 1998. Thereafter i went to india ... A: If you're over 21, then you can't ride on the citizenship of either of your parents. And by taking ... | |
| Getting kenya citizenship | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: On September 13, 2009 I will be marrying a Kenyan Citizen here in the USA and then relocating to ... A: Congratulations!! It's much easier to apply for citizenship once your married to a Kenyan, but it's ... | |
| women in kenya | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: i am doing a research project for school and i have two questions. where do the women in kenya give ... A: About 40 per cent of Kenyan women give birth in clinics or district/national hospitals. There's ... | |
| Marriage | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I just have a question I hope you may be able to answer for me. I am a US citizen going to marry a ... A: Congratulations!! Well, first Kenya does not allow dual citizenship yet, so you would have to revoke ... | |
| citzenship | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm dating a lovely lady from Nairobi and we are running into road blocks for here to move here for ... A: As our constitution stands, you cannot have dual citizenship. If you take Kenyan citizenship, you ... | |
| inter racial relations | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Please could you map out any differences between the Kenyan and Western approaches to dating. Also ... A: I'm not too sure how dating's done in the West, but I can tell you how we do it here. Usually, the ... | |
| Dating | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I am an African American woman who tends to recently attract African men. No complaints about that ... A: Hey Renee, Sorry, by the time you get this email, it'll be 2009....I wasn't working on the first so ... | |
| nairobi to mombasa | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: do u recommend taking a matatu from nairobi to mombasa? what is the cost? how long is the trip? are ... A: A bus trip to Mombasa from Nairobi is a good idea. It's cheaper than taking a flight, which costs ... | |
| Kenyan Tribes | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a sponsored child in Voi, Kenya. Trying to find out what possible tribe he is from. Do tribes ... A: If he's from Voi, he's most likely a Taita or from the Mijikenda community. Most tribes are not ... | |
| kikuyu diet | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: i am doing a focussed assessment in school abot the kikuyu tribe and don't know what to write i do ... A: With globalisation and all, the Kikuyus are merging with all the other tribes, very few traditional ... | |
| Kenyan christmas foods | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm a freshman at my school in world history, my teacher assigned us a project about what the ... A: Well, we don't have a specific type of food, but we certainly try to have more of it, whatever it ... | |
| exploring kenya for kids | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you suggest some foods and "experiences" we can give school children to help them learn about ... A: You can prepare roast maize cobs, ugali, which is prepared using maize flour and hot water, mixed ... | |
| food | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: what kind of foods do you eat on Christmas A: Most families that can afford to, tend to eat more meat over christmas, so there's usually the ... | |
| Wedding Planners | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I am getting married next year and would like to have the contacts of good wedding planners in ... A: you could check out some of the websites, see if they have anything. See www.harusi.co.ke and ... | |
| Lifestyle | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: What's your lifestyle like in Kenya? Do you guys get to play games and hang out with friends? Also ... A: Our lifestyle is rather Western. We meet up with friends for coffee, drinks, lunch, dinner, whatever ... | |
| Kenyan Lifestyle | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: What is Kenya's lifestyle like? What do they do daily, from morning to midnight, how do they travel, ... A: Lifestyle in urban areas if fast-paced, we do coffee dates, movies, plays, lunches and dinners, ... | |
| music | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: How did Africa get influenced by the music from America and/or other countries? A: Sorry for the delay. We had our own type of music before colonialism, then that changed with the ... | |
| Kenyq | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: What is the most popular dish? What are two special holidays? What is a game that the children play? ... A: Kids play hide and seek, bladder (A game where long piece of rubber is tied to form a kind of ... | |
| How Kenyans get around | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: What do Kenyans travel on? By foot (if by foot what kind of shoes do they wear), car, camel, etc? A: Sorry for the delay. Kenyans get by on foot, by car, train, bus, 14-seater public vehicles we call ... | |
| Kenyan Pop music | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Do you know what the most popular music in Kenya are (top 10)? A: Sorry for the delay. As of last Sunday, the top 10 most popular songs here were: 1. No one like you ... | |
| Kikoromeo | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm not completely sure about what the Kikoromeo is. I think it is supposed to make designs for ... A: Jeans, t-shirts, spaghetti tops, dress tops, skirt suits, tailored pants, suits, skirts, sweaters, ... | |
| Kikoromeo | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm not completely sure about what the Kikoromeo is. I think it is supposed to make designs for ... A: Uh, yes and no. Among those who can afford them, they're popular as they're unique and of great ... | |
| Kikoromeo | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm not completely sure about what the Kikoromeo is. I think it is supposed to make designs for ... A: Kikoromeo is a local design house. They make designs using African material, which we call leso. ... | |
| Marriage | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if I could legally get married to two women in Kenya. A: Under the law, a man/woman is allowed to marry only one woman. Before conducting another marriage, ... | |
| Kenya's new clothing trends? | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I've been trying to find out about Kenya's newest clothing trends/what kind of new clothing is ... A: Urban areas are the more industrialised towns, where the main economic activities are white-collar ... | |
| Kenya's pop culture | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: What is Kenya's pop culture (now) like: (trends for) clothes,popular music, food, sports,and media? ... A: The traditions are not very rampant. Most people have moved away from their rural areas to urban ... | |
| AG Marriage | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: i have read your answer regarding Amir question on Ag marriage. I have understood except for one ... A: The 21 days is the mandatory wait. The three months varies, but the AG's office is the one that sets ... | |
| Kenya's new clothing trends? | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I've been trying to find out about Kenya's newest clothing trends/what kind of new clothing is ... A: Our clothing culture is almost the same as that in the West. It's almost a safe bet that what is ... | |
| Kenya's pop culture | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: What is Kenya's pop culture (now) like: (trends for) clothes,popular music, food, sports,and media? A: Our popular culture is almost the same as that in the West. It's almost a safe bet that what is done ... | |
| Customs, family, communication no no's etc | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I am from Canada and for one of my university courses I am comparing certain things between Canada ... A: Sounds like an interesting paper. Well, first, traditional \African norms have largely been eroded ... | |
| Kenya building industry | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I've just read your answers about Kenyan building materials to Gabriela, an architecture student. I ... A: I'll have to ask around more for more technical information. I might need to find that out from an ... | |
| marriage | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: im english and got married to an english man in kenya in 2006. i would like to know am i legally ... A: By getting married in Kenya, you were given a valid marriage license that met all requirements for ... | |
| blood and honey | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: what is blood And honey? A: I'm not sure in what context you're asking. Blood and honey as a meal or as rituals or? I'll hazard ... | |
| MORE QUESTIONS | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: Your info is of very great help. I have few more questions about migrating to Kenya. 1.Our daughter ... A: Your daughter is doing the GCSE system, right? The British system? There are several schools she ... | |
| marriage | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: hey there just wanted to know what are the procedures of getting married to a person whose parents ... A: well the AG is the only one that can make it legal. However, you can swear an affidavit of marriage. ... | |
| marriage | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: hey there just wanted to know what are the procedures of getting married to a person whose parents ... A: Well, as concerns getting legally married without parental consent, it's possible in Kenya as long ... | |
| START NEW BUSINESS IN KENYA | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I am US citizen and wish to migrate to Kenya by investing in a business. 1.What is the minimum ... A: I've checked the immigration website for the minimum capital requirement, but all they say is that ... | |
| Diversity in Kenya | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing a paper on the diversity in Kenya and was wondering if you could help me with some of the ... A: Hey Tracy, Sorry for taking so long. My response might receive a lot of flak as diversity is hard ... | |
| Migrating to Kenya | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I AM A US NATIONAL AND MY FIANCEE IS INDIAN NATIONAL. I LIVE IN US AND SHE IN INDIA. WE WANT TO MOVE ... A: Congratulations! Since you can't settle in Kenya without a work permit of some sort, you need to ... | |
| Marriage to a Kenyan | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I hope you arae able to answer a couple of questions. I am planning to marry a Kenyan man next ... A: Congratulations on the marriage! The issue of citizenship is still being analysed by the government ... | |
| Permanent Residence permit/ kenya | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: ...I have a Kenyan boyfriend of a couple of years now and we intend to get married, I am a British ... A: So sorry, I though I sent a reply. Turns out I didn't. Oops! And now I understand your dilemma. ... | |
| Permanent Residence permit/ kenya | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: ...I have a Kenyan boyfriend of a couple of years now and we intend to get married, I am a British ... A: Congratulations on the marriage! In as far as the Kenya constitution is concerned, you cannot be a ... | |
| marriage | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a black woman from America who fell in love with a Kenyan man. We have been together almost ... A: Hi, sorry about your dilemma. I can imagine how anxious it's making you. African culture's the ... | |
| Gifts | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I am going to Kenya in September to visit my sponsored child. Her family is very poor, living in a ... A: That's very nice of you!! I'd suggest some clothes. Maybe a nice, not too tight dress for your ... | |
| moving to Kenya | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: My family just found out that we will be living in Kenya for 2 years. We are very excited! I had a ... A: and it's very nice of you to be so concerned about offending others! Don't hesitate to ask, I ... | |
| company products in kenya | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: i appreciate your assistance in identifying various companies in kenya that deals with production of ... A: The most popular brands of tomato sauce are those manufactured by Peptang and Zesta. The Peptang one ... | |
| Clothing customs | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking of packing a black dress for use in church and other social gatherings while in Kenya. ... A: Most Kenyans dress in whatever they have, but we do tend to be a bit colourful. Black would be ok ... | |
| Common construction materials | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: ! I'm an architecture student and I would like to know which are the common materials used for ... A: Aw, shucks!! Thanks! But it really is no bother. We have Magadi that is a great source of soda ash, ... | |
| Common construction materials | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: ! I'm an architecture student and I would like to know which are the common materials used for ... A: Geez, I hope I answer this right. (If I tell you about the nature of the buildings, will I have ... | |
| sheng | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: how many categories of sheng do we have in kenya A: I actually have no idea how many categories there are. But, Sheng in itself is a form of slang, so ... | |
| Kenyan communication | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: What would you say are some of the main differences between everyday communication in Kenya and that ... A: Sorry for the delay; overworked. I remember studying this in school. However, most of it was not ... | |
| Foods | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: .. What i mean by low income food is what do the low income families eat and also for the high ... A: Low income and high income foods, sounds interesting. Well, those in low income areas eat quite ... | |
| Luo cuisine | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend is Kenyan and id like to know more about Luo cuisine. Since he doesn't agree with ... A: How long has your boyfriend been out of Kenya for? Usually, it takes some time for people to adapt ... | |
| Kenyan Men | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I am dating a Kenyan man, who has been in the states for over 20 years. We're talking about the ... A: Well, from experience, the less influence to African friends an African man has, the less likely he ... | |
| safety | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: Is it safe to volunteer and travel in Kenya? A: It should be safe, depending on how you take care of yourself and the general precautions like not ... | |
| clothing | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: what types of clothing do these people wear????????? A: Sorry, I don't get you. What people? Is this related to the question on what people from Nakuru ... | |
| Women of Nakuru | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Going on Mission trip to Nakuru and in order to not offend anyone, I am looking for specific dress ... A: I know what you mean. I was really surprised that the women and men there take church really ... | |
| wedding planner | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I live in Brussels,Belgium and is planning on having my wedding in Kenya next year.Am trying to ... A: Got one lead so far. They look good and the wedding they are planning is turning out well. They give ... | |
| moving to Kenya | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I was recently in Kenya and met a nice Kenyan, he has suggested that we buy land together and build ... A: I'd really hate to jinx your relationship with this man. And don't worry about the attention. You'll ... | |
| food | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: what is the diffrence between the poorer kenyans food and drink to the richer populations food and ... A: Well, poorer Kenyans eat healthier! Most food that the richer population can access is fast food or ... | |
| moving to Kenya | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I was recently in Kenya and met a nice Kenyan, he has suggested that we buy land together and build ... A: Sadly, the Coast has become notorious for preying on white women and men, with many Kenyans seeking ... | |
| the wedding planner | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I just happened upon this brief exchange on weddings, and was wondering if you ever came up with ... A: I finally got one lead, yaay! I've been told one of my neighbours is involved in wedding planning, ... | |
| kenyan man | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: Do kenyan culture allow men to have intercourse with his wife while married. My husband said it is ... A: I don't think there should be a problem unless the doctor says it is not healthy for the child or ... | |
| women in kenya | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: I was hoping to get some information on women and children in Kenya. I am doing a report with 3 ... A: Glad to be of service. Now, on healthcare. The system actually isn't so bad if you compare it to ... | |
| women in kenya | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: I was hoping to get some information on women and children in Kenya. I am doing a report with 3 ... A: Hope I'll help! First, women make up 52% of the population of Kenya, not that you would know. Our ... | |
| Driving in Kenya | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: My friend and I would like to go to Kenya in December, over Christmas and New Year. We have managed ... A: Over Christmas and New Year, there's a lot of activity and drunk drivers are on the rise. You will ... | |
| kenya shrines | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Do u have any knowledge of a shrine in kenya, established by a woman for her son who was bitten by ... A: That's an interesting story! I'll ask the resident historian at my workplace to see if he knows ... | |
| Are there foods which Kenyans do not eat? | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a delegation of Kenyan visitors coming to Northern Ireland and I am unsure what to provide ... A: I'm afraid I don't know what you have in Northern Ireland. But Kenyans are quite reserved in what ... | |
| Wedding | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I am a kenyan currently living in the UK and i am planning to hold a wedding in Nairobi. But i am ... A: So sorry for the delay. And Congratulations on the wedding!! Kiss FM did some huge wedding expo ... | |
| Clothing in December | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are arriving from Texas toward the end of December. What should we pack in terms ... A: Sorry for the delay. With global warming (as they say), the weather patterns have been quite skewed ... | |
| buying a house | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: my parents want to buy a house in kenya for when they finally retire from work in about 2 yrs.they ... A: That's a grand plan, I think. They would be best off buying a house in the Kenyan highlands (Central ... | |
| Kenya employment | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a project for college and it would be my first one as I am moving up from secondary ... A: congratulations on the move on up!! All the best with college, I'm sure it'll be a breeze once you ... | |
| Divorce question? | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: To whom it may concern, My friend needs some help with a divorce? She went to Kenya 3 years ago ... A: Well, I don't see this being a cheap process, but I believe our law firms can do the necessary ... | |
| Kenyan Products. | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a research for a South African Company. I need a list of different companies producing ... A: Sorry, but this might take some time, can I get back to you late tomorrow or early Wednesday? I'll ... | |
| ladies clothing customs | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: My wife is concerned that if she wears shorts or tee shirts without arm being covered this will be ... A: Also, if yours is a 2-day trip, you might want to consider a five percent of total cost as a tip at ... | |
| Kenya's Weather | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a project for school and require information about the general weather, temperature, and ... A: I so hope it's not too late to help you out. This is the earliest I've been able to check my mail. ... | |
| ladies clothing customs | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: My wife is concerned that if she wears shorts or tee shirts without arm being covered this will be ... A: Bare arms and legs are really not a bother in Kenya, even in areas away from the city. More rural ... | |
| Clothing needs | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: We are going on safari in the Masai Mara. How cold will it be? Do we need coats or warm clothes ... A: I'll be going to the Mara too this month!! Yes, it is likely to be cold, so you will need warm ... | |
| Resident permit | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: Am a kenyan but my husband is French and he doesn´t want to revoke his french citizenship, so we ... A: Sorry, I was editing the response in a bit of a rush, so I see I also wrote 'introcution' instead of ... | |
| Geography | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: Is Karen considered a suburb of Nairobi or is it a separate town -if so, how many kilometres from ... A: So sorry for the delay, hope the answer will still be relevant. Karen is a suburb of Nairobi, it's ... | |
| Resident permit | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Am a kenyan but my husband is French and he doesn´t want to revoke his french citizenship, so we ... A: Hope you are well. Ok, this is what I found out. Your husband (or someone else) would have to ... | |
| Resident permit | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: Am a kenyan but my husband is French and he doesn´t want to revoke his french citizenship, so we ... A: I'm assuming you are not based in Kenya, but for the longest time, legislators over here have been ... | |
| AIRFARE | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: I just made friends with someone in Kenya.She will be visiting me this winter.I am trying to find ... A: Well, arifare from Kenya to States is pretty expensive, and I have no idea why they do that. ... | |
| becoming a citizen. | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: my mother and i are thinking about buying a house and moving to kenya. we have lived in america for ... A: I think its great you'd want to be a part of our lovely country!! Well, constitutionally, you can ... | |
| school project Kenya | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: At school we are looking at Foods that are exported from Kenya to the uk. Can you help? Thanks A: Sorry about the delay! Well, I'm not sure if I fully understand your question, but let me try and ... | |
| marriage | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: am a german citizen and i want to marry my kenyan girlfriend in nairobi and bring her with me to ... A: Congratulations on your impending marriage. Sorry for the delay though! If you marry her in Kenya, ... | |
| driving | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: Kagure, I am planning to take my wife + 2 kids (we are from the Netherlands) to visit Kenya, and ... A: Sorry for the delay in replying. Oh, you'll have a fabulous time driving down to the Mara! The area ... | |
| Marriage | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I'm a UK citizen and would like to emigrate to Kenya and marry my Kenyan girlfriend who is a Kenyan ... A: Sorry about the delay! Weekend and all! Well, check out www.lawsofkenya.org (not too sure about the ... | |
| Marriage | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm a UK citizen and would like to emigrate to Kenya and marry my Kenyan girlfriend who is a Kenyan ... A: Congratulations on your intended marriage!! Well, first, constitutionally, you cannot have dual ... | |
| Dating Kenyan men in America | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I have been seeing a man from Nairobi for 8 months. He has been in the US for 5 years and I am ... A: Well, thanks for the kind remarks! I'd love to help you out! I can't think of any books right now! ... | |
| clothing for safari & weather in june and july | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: A: I'm so sorry for taking so long to reply, our Yahoo at work was inaccessible for most of last week! ... | |
| housing | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: what kind of houes do they have in kenya. A: I'm so so sorry I have taken so long to reply!! I don't have a computer that can access mail, so I ... | |
| Dating Kenyan men in America | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: I have been seeing a man from Nairobi for 8 months. He has been in the US for 5 years and I am ... A: You know, I've been wondering the same thing! I thought that Kenyan men treat women archaically ... | |
| wedding cost | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I live overseas but am planning to come home and get married to my sweetheart whos in Kenya. i was ... A: Hope you're keeping well. You must think I'm the worst!! It's been so long. I'm sorry for taking ... | |
| wedding cost | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I live overseas but am planning to come home and get married to my sweetheart whos in Kenya. i was ... A: I hit a dead end following up on my cousin's planner! My cousin flew out and has refused to reply my ... | |
| Kenya | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: Hi my name is Toaila and my Question to be asked is what are 20 different things between Australian ... A: Sorry for the late resopnse! Well, I have to admit I don't know much about Australia, but about ... | |
| work in the disability sector | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: am currently working abroad as a support worker/carer for people with disabilities. I would love to ... A: There are several centres that have opened to help people with disabilities, and even an umbrella ... | |
| wedding cost | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I live overseas but am planning to come home and get married to my sweetheart whos in Kenya. i was ... A: Congratulations!! I have a cousin who recently got married, can I get in touch with her and find out ... | |
| baggage rules for kenya | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I am going to Kenya for Job. I want to know how much baggage is allowed in Kenya airlines - is it ... A: The load allowed on is 20kgs, if you have luggage that exceeds this, you would have to pay extra. ... | |
| baggage rules for kenya | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I am going to Kenya for Job. I want to know how much baggage is allowed in Kenya airlines - is it ... A: I'm sooo sorry, I would have to ask for more time to confirm the details before I can answer you ... | |
| Kenyan foods | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: it's Nicole again. First I would like to thank you for answering my question on marriage. It was ... A: This has got to be a record, I feel so guilty about being so late!! So sorry! Now, the people in ... | |
| Marriage | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I have met a Kenyan man and am very fond of him. However, I fear that if I met his family and the ... A: I really am sorry about the long delay in answering your question. Really sorry. Well, first, ... | |
| Kenyans in America | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: How do food habits change for Kenyans when they come to America? Do they start eating a lot of fast ... A: Well, on Kenyans in America, I would have to give a purely subjective view. I've never been to ... | |
| Kenyan woman, and their status in the society | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: What status do women have in Kenya? Is it ok for a woman to be independent in a village, and can she ... A: Well, the Western female aid-worker is generally viewed as a non-threat. However, there are those ... | |
| Kenyan woman, and their status in the society | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: What status do women have in Kenya? Is it ok for a woman to be independent in a village, and can she ... A: Failed the punctuality thing already, huh? I'm sorry for the late response. Well, in the village, ... | |
| class project | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: Brittany A: Sorry about the delay, I wasn't able to check mail yesterday! So your class project certainly does ... | |
| kenyan migrants | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: which countries do kenyan migrants go? would you know the migration statistics per country that have ... A: Sorry for the delay, we were on Easter break!! No electricity in my upcountry home, so no ... | |
| Homes | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a project on Kenya as I said before in the last question. I'm almost done with the project ... A: Sorry about the delay. My computer's got issues with the 'net, so I've got to use my colleague's. ... | |
| Nzoo | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: what is Nzoo? A: Easter break kinda made me forget to get back to you...well, that and in my rural home, we have no ... | |
| class project | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: My name is ezra and I am a 5th grade at Cleburne County Middle School, and we are doing project on ... A: Your project sounds interesting! Are you having any fun with it? Hope so! Well, the only Kenyan item ... | |
| kikuyu clothing | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a report on the Kikuyu tribe for a project in school. The problem is I can't seem to find ... A: The project certainly sounds interesting. The Kikuyu, like most of Kenya, have been thoroughly ... | |
| Kenya food | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: My Son is doing a school project on Different types of Food in Kenya. can you give me some examples ... A: The project sounds exciting...I hope your son enjoys it! First, what is popular in the West, is ... | |
| Language | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: Now that we know the Japanese, French and Chinese among others developed without Westernisation and ... A: Would't it be lovely if it came to that! Google is already in Kiswahili, but that was done with a ... | |
| SAFARI | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: IS SEPTEMBER A GOOD MONTH TO GO ON SAFARI IN KENYA A: September is a good time to be on Safari. I think the weather is just perfect, it's not too hot (as ... | |
| SOME WORDS AND INFO | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: HOW ARE YOU???? MY SON IS DOING A PROJECT IN SCHOOL ON KENYA. THE SCHOOL HAS ADOPTED A VILLAGE SO ... A: The project certainly does sound exciting! You've done a great job with the translations, but a few ... | |
| help | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: what is the people's favourite food in kenya A: I'm really sorry about the delay. Favourite foods vary among Kenyans depending on age and tribe ... | |
| Question | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: Karibu I'm jake. I am doing a project in school about Kenyawhat attracts tourists to Kenya, what ... A: I'm really sorry I've taken so long to get back to you. The Internet system was down all of ... | |
| Kenya Holiday | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: How much do general things cost in Kenya. I am going on holiday there in a week and would like to ... A: Holidaying in Kenya will definitely be an experience! Depending on where you're going, price varies. ... | |
| Marriage | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I am contemplating marriage to a Kenyan woman, we have met in the UK the wedding would be in Kenya. ... A: I'm really sorry for the delay, hope I'll still be relevant!! Anyway, first, congratulations on your ... | |
| The kikuyu people | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: Beth A: I'll have to check on getting you the map, so please give me some more time! However, in short, the ... | |
| Education in Kenya | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: its really really good!!!!! Just a few extras, how well would an average Kenyan be educated, like ... A: really sorry for taking so long, we were working on a Tanzania project that took a straight 48 ... | |
| Follow up on Kenya | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: A follow up question on Kenyans, how do they dress? In wraps, in bright colours or dull colours, in ... A: this is a good question! I sent a rather lengthy reply to this question before the Internet ... | |
| Education in Kenya | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I am doing an assignment on Kenyan migrants to Australia, where I have to be a migrant to Kenya that ... A: I assume you are a Kenyan migrant in Australia, and you are welcoming newly arrived Kenyan migrants ... | |
| women in Kenya | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: i come from Poland and i would to know something about situation of women in Kenya.Tell me if she ... A: Um..I don't know that i fully understand your question, especially the 'situation of women in Kenya ... | |
| FOOD | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: What are some of the traditonal foods because Im doing a world cultures project on Kenya. A: Sorry for the delay, I've been meaning to get back to you for sooo long! I'm really sorry! Hopefully ... | |
| sheng - follow up question | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: Hey, I just read your answers to previous questions on Sheng. I've done research on Sheng before, ... A: Sorry, the internet connection at work's been down for the past few days, hence the delay...I always ... | |
| Preparing for a Kenyan negotiation | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: My research paper is dealing with negotiation. Assume I work for a large automobile manufacturing ... A: Your research project certainly sounds interesting. I cannot conclusively give you references to a ... | |
| MARRIAGE TO KENYAN | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I have been corresponding for several years with a kenyan man & we have decided that I, a white ... A: I'm sorry for the delay..the Internet's been down! Well, as concerns your being treated by the ... | |
| kenya culture | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: i have recently met a gentleman from kenya. he is an acrobat in a circus. what are some do's and ... A: Hmm...I believe Kenyan men have realised that Western women are different from Rural Kenay women, so ... | |
| Greeting | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: When other cultures visit how do Kenya people greet them. A: I'm really sorry about the delay in replying...Internet access down here is not as we'd prefer it to ... | |
| what do they eat in kenya | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: what are the main foods that people in kenya eat could u please send me a list of the meats veg and ... A: In Kenya, we eat most foods that you eat...I'm assuming you are in the West..so we have the burgers ... | |
| kenyan dress, food | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: our primary school is hosting an international food festival and my sons class has selected Kenya, ... A: I'm sorry for the late response, got caught up at work trying to beat deadlines! Now, on to your ... | |
| food | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: what kind of food do kenya eat? A: this is beginning to be the standard response to all my questions...sorry for the delay! But I ... | |
| American woman in Nairobi | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I'm a young American woman who is planning to go to Kenya in July for research (I'm planning on ... A: Travelling in Nairobi shouldn't be too hard for you. there are many white people around, so you ... | |
| driving in Kenya | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: Im thinking of going with my wife to a lodge in the rift valley (about 2.5 hrs drive from Nanyki). I ... A: I'm really sorry about the delay, work, internet connections, etc conspired against me... Anyway, ... | |
| follow up on Kenya language | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Hi Kagure G., You did not disappoint. More of what you sent me would ... A: Okay, my excuses are just too many, let's gloss over my lateness, pleeease! Now, down to getting you ... | |
| Swahili language | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me the roots of Swahili language and culture? A: I'm sorry, I seem to have sent you the message that I had already answered your question. Thing is, ... | |
| Swahili language | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me the roots of Swahili language and culture A: Sorry for the delay, work has really piled up. The Swahili language traces its origins to the late ... | |
| where to buy inexpensive clothing on internet | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: Kagure G., Would you send me a sample of your writing (language). Thank you, DavidDear Kagure G., ... A: I'm sorry I've taken so long to reply, my work has been piling up so... anyway, I'm sorry I might ... | |
| weather and visa | 5/6/2006 |
| Q: i am travelling to kikambala on holiday on may the 11th and wondered what the weather will be like ... A: It has been raining heavily in parts of Kenya and the Coast has reported floods, so Kikambala is ... | |
| sheng in Kenya - in various Tribes aspect | 3/19/2006 |
| Q: The various Kenyan English [ sheng / slang ]as used by the diverse peoples and age - groups. >>>> ... A: Sorry for the delay. Busy time trying to beat deadlines. Young men conversing: this would depend on ... | |
| What to get sponsor child. | 3/18/2006 |
| Q: Kevin Sammy is my sponsor child in Kenya. For his birthday I'd like to send a shortwave radio. ... A: No, the question is quite alright don't worry. Kabiria is pretty remote and I assume kevin is ... | |
| sheng in Kenya - in various Tribes aspect | 3/17/2006 |
| Q: The various Kenyan English [ sheng / slang ]as used by the diverse peoples and age - groups. Is ... A: Sheng in Kenya is a very dynamic language structure. Any research done on it seems to be on the ... | |
| MASAI THALER SPOON | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE AQUIRED A VERY INTERESTING SPOON A FEW YEARS AGO AND CAN'T STOP WONDERING WHAT IT IS AND ... A: You can direct the pictures to kagureg@yahoo.co.uk I would love to see the pictures. infact, why ... | |
| MASAI THALER SPOON | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE AQUIRED A VERY INTERESTING SPOON A FEW YEARS AGO AND CAN'T STOP WONDERING WHAT IT IS AND ... A: Carvings done in Kenya are a dime a dozen. There are a number of self-help groups that sprung up to ... | |
Kagi
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions on the overall Kenyan culture, our history (given some time to confirm the facts), and our way of life in the towns and rural areas. I'm not claiming expertise, but if you want my opinion, I'll give it to you.
Experience
I am a Kenyan, I have worked with various children's homes and aid organisations to get a hint of the other side of the street, and I enjoy observing Kenyan life. I have also done a number of courses in culture.
Organizations
I Choose Life (ICL), Kenya Book Foundation (KBF), and SIFE
Publications
A local magazine in Kenyan estates in Nairobi, AdPaper, and my university newspaper, Involvement.
Education/Credentials
A liberal B.A in Communication.
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