AMAZING KENYA - WELCOME BOOKLET Relocation Guide for United Nations Secretariat Staff & Families THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE IN NAIROBI (UNON) Credits: Written and designed by Karla Rodriguez Harvey ([email protected]) in coordination with UNON Staff Development and Training Unit ([email protected]) Cover Photography by Dietmar Temps ([email protected]) May 2016 CONTENTS Visiting Kenya ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Nairobi at glance ............................................................................................................................... 8 Where to stay ...................................................................................................................................... 1 What to do ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Travel in Kenya .................................................................................................................................... 6 Dining.................................................................................................................................................... 7 Airport - Transportation ...................................................................................................................... 8 Car Rental ............................................................................................................................................ 8 Emergency Contacts ......................................................................................................................... 9 Moving to Kenya .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Career Support ................................................................................................................................. 11 Education .......................................................................................................................................... 11 Preschools and Kindergarten ...................................................................................................... 12 Primary / Elementary – Secondary and High Schools .............................................................. 14 Entry Procedures ............................................................................................................................... 21 Entry Visa ........................................................................................................................................ 21 Residence Permit .......................................................................................................................... 21 Immunizations ................................................................................................................................ 21 Duty Free Privileges ....................................................................................................................... 21 Driving ................................................................................................................................................. 23 Driving in Kenya ............................................................................................................................. 24 Driving Licences ............................................................................................................................ 24 Buying and Selling a Car .............................................................................................................. 25 Importing Vehicles into Kenya by Air or Sea ............................................................................. 26 Buying and selling secondhand cars ......................................................................................... 27 Availability of spare parts ............................................................................................................. 27 Car Insurance and Registration .................................................................................................. 27 Health ................................................................................................................................................. 29 UN Joint Medical Service ............................................................................................................. 29 Recommended Doctors/Health Practitioners .......................................................................... 30 Hospitals and Urgent Care Clinics .............................................................................................. 31 Insurance ........................................................................................................................................ 31 FAQ ................................................................................................................................................. 31 Hiring Staff .......................................................................................................................................... 33 FAQ About Salaries and Benefits ................................................................................................ 35 Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 39 Preferred residential neighborhoods within the UN Blue (safe) zone .................................... 39 Index of accommodation categories ....................................................................................... 39 Commute ....................................................................................................................................... 40 Real Estate Agents ........................................................................................................................ 40 Leasing Information ...................................................................................................................... 40 Short-Term Housing ....................................................................................................................... 41 Property Insurance / Local Insurance Options ......................................................................... 41 Lifestyle ............................................................................................................................................... 42 Health and Wellness ..................................................................................................................... 42 Arts and Music ............................................................................................................................... 43 Kids Zone ........................................................................................................................................ 43 Moving in or out ................................................................................................................................ 48 Choosing a Customs Clearing Agent ........................................................................................ 49 Shipping Companies .................................................................................................................... 49 Clearing Agents ............................................................................................................................ 50 Moving Companies ...................................................................................................................... 50 Security ............................................................................................................................................... 52 Recommended Security Companies for Residential under MORSS ..................................... 53 Services .............................................................................................................................................. 54 Banking ........................................................................................................................................... 54 Credit Card Use ............................................................................................................................. 55 Mpesa ............................................................................................................................................. 55 Utilities ............................................................................................................................................. 55 UN Support and Services ................................................................................................................. 56 United Nations Recreation Centre (UNRC) ............................................................................... 57 UN Commissary ............................................................................................................................. 57 UN Petrol Station ............................................................................................................................ 57 Shopping ............................................................................................................................................ 58 Shopping Malls .............................................................................................................................