http://www.kenya-advisor.com/Kenya-blog.html Visit my Kenya Blog to stay updated with Kenya news, special events, new pages, etcetera. Subscribe to my RSS feed to get automatic notifications of anything newsworthy. en-us kenya Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:33:07 GMT Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:33:07 GMT kenya-advisor.com http://www.kenya-advisor.com/what-visitors-say.html Read here what visitors say about Kenya-Advisor.com - and please add your own comment if you like the site, or would like to suggest improvements. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:33:07 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-embassies.html Heres a list of Kenya embassies and high commissions abroad for those countries where most travelers to Kenya are from. Usually, you can get a visa for Kenya here. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:56:48 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-airways.html Kenya Airways is the main airline in Kenya. It's has an excellent reputation for quality and flies to over 40 destinations in Africa, Europe and Asia. It has a good safety record too. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:55:01 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/banks-kenya.html There are three major banks Kenya. All banks have ATMs, though not all accept all cards. Locate all branches and ATMs at this page. Changing currency is better done elsewhere. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:50:16 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-travel-practical-information.html Heres a my overview page about the practical stuff of Kenya travel: visa and passport information, getting there, getting around, money, maps, weather, health, and on. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:09:20 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/flights-to-kenya.html Compare prices of all airlines who offer flights to Kenya on this page. The best way to get cheap flights is to get as much quotes as possible, and to check alternative dates, times and routes. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:06:15 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/tribes-in-kenya.html A page about the tribes in Kenya. There are more than 40 tribes in Kenya. The Maasai are the most famous. They can be divided in 3 main groups: Bantu, Cushitic and Nilotic. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:00:08 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-customs.html Heres a short overview of everything you have to know about Kenya Customs: passport and visa requirements, what you can bring in and out of the country, mandatory vaccinations, etc. Thu, 29 May 2008 13:58:12 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/nairobi.html Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, nicknamed Green City in the Sun. It's the hub to East Africa, the safari capital of the world, and the business center of the region. Tue, 27 May 2008 17:32:08 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/air-kenya.html Air Kenya is a small airline in Kenya, which operates chartered and scheduled flights within Kenya, Tanzania and other regional destinations at clients requests. It has an excellent reputation. Mon, 26 May 2008 20:44:14 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/cheap-flights-to-kenya.html Here's how to find cheap flights to Kenya. If you apply these tips, you could save hundreds, possibly thousands of dollars on your tickets. Mon, 26 May 2008 19:29:56 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/getting-to-kenya.html Except when youre coming from some neighbouring countries, the only feasible way of getting to Kenya is by air. Over land, traveling to Kenya is only possible from Uganda or Tanzania. Mon, 26 May 2008 19:29:18 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-airports.html Here's an overview of Kenya airports. The major Kenyan airport is Jomo Kenyatta in Nairobi, but Kenya has a dozen of secondary airports and even more airstrips that can be used by light airplanes. Mon, 26 May 2008 11:25:44 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/jomo-kenyatta-international-airport.html Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the only real international airport in Kenya. For African standards, it has good facilities. Here's an airport guide for travelers. Sat, 24 May 2008 12:58:23 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-real-estate.html Property specialists argue that Kenya real estate has seen a boom during the last years. There are three major growth areas in Kenya real estate: Nairobi, the beautiful coast area, and national parks. Fri, 23 May 2008 21:31:37 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-economy.html The Kenya economy is doing better than many other countries in Africa. It has seen economic growth almost every year since 1990. Main earners are tourism, tea, flowers and coffee. Fri, 23 May 2008 21:27:30 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-peace-deal.html On 28 February, 2008, Kenyan president Kibaki and opposition leader Odinga signed a Kenya peace deal that should put an end to the riots after the probably fraudulent elections. Fri, 23 May 2008 21:18:27 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-election-violence.html This page explains the backgrounds of the Kenya election violence. Tribal politics and tribal favoritism are the root causes of the Kenyan riots. Fri, 23 May 2008 21:16:48 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-adoption.html Adopting a child from another country can be difficult, and a Kenya adoption is no exception. The amount of red tape can be overwhelming, and the process can be lengthy and time-consuming. Fri, 23 May 2008 17:49:14 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-coffee.html There are a number of famous coffee-producing regions in the world, and Kenya coffee ranks up with the best of them. Kenya is ranked the 17th largest coffee producer in the world. Fri, 23 May 2008 15:17:05 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-government.html Though countries in Africa may seem distant and exotic, the Kenya government isnt that different from Western countries. Both the head of state - the President - and the Parliament are elected... Fri, 23 May 2008 14:55:20 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-politics.html In a formal sense, the system of government and Kenya politics isn't all that different from the political systems in North America and Europe. Like most countries in Africa, Kenya is a republic. Fri, 23 May 2008 13:19:18 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/transport-in-kenya.html What are the best means of transport in Kenya? Basically, getting around the country on the surface can take a lot of time, as roads are generally bad. Domestic flights are available, but expensive. Thu, 22 May 2008 15:08:10 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/supermarkets-in-kenya.html There used to be few supermarkets in Kenya, but their number is increasing quickly. Their quality is usually quite high. The two big supermarket chains are Nakumatt and Uchumi. Thu, 22 May 2008 15:06:18 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/phone-calls-kenya.html How to make (cheap) phone calls in Kenya? In general, Kenyas communications system is relatively good and (international) calling can be done in many ways. Thu, 22 May 2008 15:05:38 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-weather.html Being located at the equator, the Kenya weather is sunny and hot throughout the year. February-March is the hottest and July-August is the coolest, but the differences arent really big. Thu, 22 May 2008 15:04:45 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-voip.html You might not think of high technology with regards to Kenya VOIP is becoming a common telecommunications feature across the country. VOIP is the latest form of communications. Thu, 22 May 2008 15:04:00 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-visa.html Citizens from most countries (including Americans, Canadians, Europeans, Australians and New Zealanders) now need to get a Kenya visa to enter that country. Regular visas cost US$ 50. Thu, 22 May 2008 15:02:11 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-tourist-information.html Kenyas ministry of Tourism operates offices both inside Kenya and internationally, where you can get Kenya tourist information about destinations, parks, things to do, accommodation, etcetera. Thu, 22 May 2008 15:01:08 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-police.html The Kenya police seem to have improved during the last decade, but many still take bribes. They are strict on expired tourist visa, so don't let yours expire. Thu, 22 May 2008 15:00:25 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-health.html Hows the Kenya health situation? Heres a list of all the diseases and health dangers in Kenya that you may encounter as a traveller. Its quite a list. But dont let it scare you. Some of these... Thu, 22 May 2008 14:58:41 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-currency.html The Kenya currency unit is the shilling (KSH), divided in 100 cents. The Kenyan shilling has been quite stable. One US dollar equals about 65 shilling and one Euro is 95 shillings. Thu, 22 May 2008 14:54:51 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/internet-access-kenya.html Internet access in Kenya is fairly widespread, and cheap if you use public computers. Internet access is available in all cities and towns - only very rural areas may have to do without. Thu, 22 May 2008 14:52:36 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/hiv-in-kenya.html While there are still many people infected with HIV in Kenya, their number fortunately is declining. This page gives alle the details about HIV and AIDS in Kenya. Thu, 22 May 2008 14:51:37 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/health-advice-kenya.html Before traveling to Kenya, its crucial to get good health advice. Kenya has a lengthy list of diseases and health dangers, but if you prepare well, your stay should be trouble-free. Thu, 22 May 2008 14:50:23 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/embassies-in-kenya.html Heres a list of major foreign embassies in Kenya limited to those countries where most international travelers to Kenya are from. They include Australia, Canada, the UK and the United States. Thu, 22 May 2008 14:49:18 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/crime-in-kenya.html Crime in Kenya unfortunately runs high. Its one of the countries biggest problems. However, if you stick to some common-sense safety rules, your stay in Kenya should be trouble-free. Thu, 22 May 2008 14:48:37 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/car-hire-in-kenya.html There are many possibilities for car hire in Kenya, from small cars to big 4WD. But it's expensive and there's lots of small print, especially on insurances. Know the facts before you decide. Thu, 22 May 2008 14:47:55 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-national-flower.html Does a Kenya national flower exist? Kenya has never adopted a flower as it's national symbol but unofficially, the tropical orchid comes close. Thu, 15 May 2008 11:40:32 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-quotes.html Browse through my collection of Kenya quotes. I don't always agree with them, but they're either funny, revealing (about the topic or the speaker!), noteworthy or simply right enough to include them. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:17:58 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/question-about-kenya.html Kenya Q&A - Kenya-Advisor.com answers your question about Kenya. Just use the form here to submit them... Wed, 14 May 2008 08:41:56 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-travel-advice.html Looking for Kenya travel advice? Here's a general picture of the safety situation in Kenya, with links to government resources on travel safety. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:12:25 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/conflict-in-kenya.html This timeline shows the major events of the recent conflict in Kenya. They riots began after the Election Commission suddenly announced Kibaki to be the winner of the Kenyan elections. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:33:41 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/kenya-election-results.html Here are the official Kenya election results, both of the presidential and parliamentary elections. The campaign was mainly between Kibaki and Odinga. There was probably massive fraud. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:18:59 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/safety-in-nairobi.html Nairobi doesn't have the best reputation regarding crime, but if you follow some simple rules, maintaining safety in Nairobi isn't hard. Don't let it stop you from visiting the city. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:06:07 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/time-in-nairobi.html Nairobi is in the East Africa Time zone, meaning it's 3 hours later than Greenwich Mean Time (London). Watch the clock here to see what's the time in Nairobi at THIS moment. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:24:40 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/nairobi-travel-guide.html A basic Nairobi travel guide: my favorite places to stay, sight-seeing in the city, tourist destinations in the region, travelers safety and how to get around the city. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:11:45 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/nairobi-area.html The Nairobi area isn't the main tourist destination in Kenya, but I think that's undeserved. Nairobi and it's surroundings have enough to offer to spend days, if not weeks there. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:21:51 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/nairobi-administration.html The Nairobi administration is even more complex than the rest of Kenya. This article describes how the system works - at least as far as I've been able to get the facts... Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:27:26 GMT http://www.kenya-advisor.com/nairobi-life.html Whats Nairobi life like? Nairobi is a huge city with a relaxed, easy-going inhabitants. Despite it's reputation for crime, the city has lots to offer. Don't miss it. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:35:11 GMT