News Laws Coming to Effect March 1st
I told someone I run a website that shares info on German laws and the first question was, “Their laws change?”…..Yes. German laws tend to Read More
Category: Laws
Celebrate Becoming German: Kenyans at the Einbürgerungsfeier
In most German cities, the handing over of the naturalisation certificates is an occassion to be celebrated and usually graced by the mayor of the Read More
Swiss Court Allows Use of “Dirty foreigners” and “filthy asylum seeker” to Refer to Foreigners
According to a court in Lausanne, Switzerland, it is ok to refer to foreigners as dirty, sloppy and filthy or even alluding to that by Read More
Kenyan “Pastor” in Stuttgart Charging €100 for Prayers that “Secure” Visas
As most people say, church today is a business. And like with any other business you have to supply what is in demand for your Read More
Kenyan TV-Show Featuring a Kenyan-German Highlighted in German Media
The first ever Kenyan tv-show to be highlighted on German media. The low budget tv-series is getting more international acclaim and attention than most other Read More
21 Things you Shouldn’t do When you Don’t have a Valid Visa
This has to be the most serious yet funniest advice you’ll ever get on such a serious topic. Check out the video and let me Read More
Winter rules for tenants
White snow landscapes, sparkling meadows, shiny crystalline lakes are a beautiful sight that enchant us. However after a second or third day of snow, it Read More
Private Individuals Now Allowed to Snoop at Your Schufa Credit Score
Schufa has now opened shop for ordinary citizens. It is now possible for private individuals to obtain information about the financial position of companies, other Read More
Mkenya Radio Feb 2014: Real Estate Market, Financial Planning and Becoming an Insurance and Investment Expert in Germany
This month’s Mkenya Radio Show discussed the Real Estate Market and Financial planning. Our insurance and investment expert also gave tips to those interested in Read More
New Opening Hours & Booking System at the German Embassy in Nairobi
The German Embassy in Nairobi has updated their booking system to reduce the waiting time and encourage better planning for applicants and the embassy. The Read More
German Ambassador to Kenya Supporting The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves
If you have followed the Global Alliance to Clean Cookstoves you might know that some of its supporters include: Julia Roberts, Wanjira Maathai, Hillary Clinton Read More
New Property Laws and How they Affect You
In some cities the rising rents and scarce living space have become a massive problem. The government has decided to intervene in this matter and Read More
Getting a German Visa and Keeping it
For non-EU citizens, staying in Germany for longer than three months requires a residence permit. This can be a tricky process, as visa expert Christoph Read More
Homosexuality unAfrican? Not Really
Homosexuality almost like death is a sensitive topic to talk about. Most Africans/Kenyans are too traditional to talk about it, while the others are too Read More
Kenyan-Germans Cry Foul Over Visa Charges
Dual citizenship or lack thereof is contentious issue. Kenya embraced dual citizenship with its new constitution but things have pretty much been upside down since Read More
German Embassy Nairobi Commends Binyavanga Wainaina’s Coming Out
World renowned artist and author, Binyavanga Wainaina made headlines this week when he declared to the world that he was gay. The announcement caused mixed Read More
German Universities Gaining Popularity Among Foreign Students
According to a report by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), foreign students find Germany quite attractive. The number of foreign students moving to Read More