The Reception Booklet

Culture Transport Housing Climate About Kenya

Entertainment Money Matters

Hello, Thank you for your choosing AIESEC in University of Nairobi. This booklet contains all relevant information about your stay with us. Kindly go through it as it will help you be better prepared.

We are looking forward to having you in Kenya! And hope that you will enjoy your experience with us. *Kindly note that some of the fees and moneys mentioned are subject to change any time.

Maasai men playing

cricket.

The main aim is to improve and develop the schools so that they can attain sustainability in their everyday activities through the KULEANA Initiative.

Kenya, officially stated as the

Republic of Kenya, is a country in

Eastern Africa with a shoreline on

the Indian Ocean.

Her capital is Nairobi with a

president as her official head of

state.

The Leaves by Mutua

Matheka Photography

The main aim is to improve and develop the schools so that they can attain sustainability in their everyday activities through the KULEANA Initiative.

WHAT TO PACK Summers, between November and

February, are warm and pleasant,

with temperatures ranging between

50°F (10°C) and 77°F (25°C).

Winter days, between June and

August, are mild with slightly cooler

evenings, but temperatures much like

summer. The rainy season in Nairobi

is during late summer and into

autumn, when it is often cloudy and

damp, but rainfall is seldom very

heavy. The drizzliest months are

March to May and October to

December.

Generally visitors flock to Kenya in

the country's dry seasons, between

January and March, and July and

October, because these are the best

months to go on safari in the national

parks. The best time to visit Nairobi is

in summer, between November and

February, but ultimately any time of

year is okay in the city and it is

recommended that visitors decide on

the time of their visit to Kenya

according to their desired activities

rather than the city's climate.

Nation centre building in the CBD of

Nairobi by Mutua Matheka Photography.

The main aim is to improve and develop the schools so that they can attain sustainability in their everyday activities through the KULEANA Initiative.

BUDGET The Kenyan currency is known as the Kenyan Shilling

(KSHS). The currency calculator can be found at the link:

bit.ly/1Vzm5jQ The cost of living can be found at the link:

bit.ly/1SkEXFz

Swahili pattern on a door by Mutua

Matheka Photography.

The main aim is to improve and develop the schools so that they can attain sustainability in their everyday activities through the KULEANA Initiative.

• Soccer, basketball and rugby are popular games

watched and played.

• Kenyans are known for being runners in ‘track

athletics’.

• Kenya’s population is mainly made up of Bantus,

Nilotes, Cushites, Arabs, Indians and Europeans.

• Staple food eaten widely is Ugali, Sukuma-wiki and

nyamachoma.

• The National language is known as Kiswahili,

however the official language is English.

• Independence day is 12th December 1963.

• Local music is known as genge of kapuka

‘Railed’ by Mutua

Matheka Photography

The main aim is to improve and develop the schools so that they can attain sustainability in their everyday activities through the KULEANA Initiative.

On arrival the intern shall be

picked up by their buddy but is

liable for the cab fare which is

Kshs 3000 ($30)

The main form of public

transport is ‘matatu which are

either buses or small minivans.

The costs to be incurred in a

day to and from work ranges

from Kshs 200-Kshs 300 ($2-

$3) depending on where one is

currently living.

• Nairobi nights by Mutua Matheka

Photography

The main aim is to improve and develop the schools so that they can attain sustainability in their everyday activities through the KULEANA Initiative.

The intern house rates are as follows:

Kshs 18,000($180) for 6 weeks Includes:

2 meals (Breakfast and Dinner) till Saturday

Laundry is done at an extra of $2 per week

The host family rates are as follows:

Kshs 8,000($80) for 6 weeks Includes:

2 meals (Breakfast and Dinner) till Saturday

Laundry at least once a week.

**They are dependent on availability

‘Nairobi Nights-Stanley’ by

Mutua Matheka Photography

The main aim is to improve and develop the schools so that they can attain sustainability in their everyday activities through the KULEANA Initiative.

WHERE TO BE Nairobi has a vibrant nightlife with the hottest clubs being in

Westlands, Lang’ata and CBD. Find a descriptive bar list here:

bit.ly/1FBhGsb

WHERE TO EAT Nairobi has various restaurants with a great list found here:

bit.ly/1WWLSE2

WHAT TO DO There are so many great places to see and many amazing

things to do while in Kenya. Find a great list here:

bit.ly/thingstodoinKenya

bit.ly/EventsCalendarwebsite

Kilifi Rower by Paul

Obuna

The main aim is to improve and develop the schools so that they can attain sustainability in their everyday activities through the KULEANA Initiative.

REQUIREMENTS • Insurance is MANDATORY: kindly ensure it is acceptable here.

• Take all the necessary vaccinations and have their documentation.

• Tourist visas are acquired at the airport at $50 except for Chinese citizens who must acquire

it at home and are renewable at www.immigration.go.ke • Take care of your personal belongings well and attend IPS.

• One may carry their country flag, traditional foods and alcohol to display.

AIESEC in University of Nairobi office is located within the Main Campus, CBD area. It is home to the very amazing AIESECers working hard to make your experience in Kenya worthwhile.

Feel free to pay us a visit and interact with some wonderful individuals.

ACTIVITIES • MSS (AIESEC weekly meeting) at the office – Thursday from 4:00pm-5:30pm

• Swahili classes for EPs at the office – Friday from 12:00pm-1:00pm • Crafts for Cure (art therapy program for paediatric cancer patients at KNH) – Friday from 2:00pm-

4:00pm

AIESEC UON CONTACTS Facebook: bit.ly/AIESECUON

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