Moving to East Africa
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We get this question from people considering a longer stay or relocation, not just a holiday, so we want a genuinely honest comparison rather than vague generalities. How do Kampala, Nairobi and Kigali actually compare for someone moving there, in terms of rent, everyday costs and overall value for money? Real numbers and trade-offs would […]
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Work permit requirements for Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda all look reasonably clear on paper, but we know the reality of actually getting one, and keeping it valid, is often more complicated. What should someone moving for work genuinely expect: processing times, sponsor requirements, and any common pitfalls that trip people up?
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For anyone relocating to Uganda, Kenya or Rwanda, what is the realistic order of operations for banking? Can you open a local bank account as a foreigner without permanent residency, is mobile money enough to get by on early on, and what would you genuinely recommend doing in the first few weeks?
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House hunting from abroad, or in the first few weeks after landing, is one of the more stressful parts of relocating. What actually works for finding decent housing in Kampala, Nairobi or Kigali: agents, online listings, word of mouth? And what should people watch out for with contracts, deposits and unexpected costs?
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For families considering a move to East Africa, what does the overview look like for schooling and healthcare across Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda? We are thinking about international school availability and cost, and what standard of healthcare is genuinely available locally versus when people typically fly out for treatment.
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