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Exercise extra caution when crossing the roads<br />
even at Pedestrian crossings since it is not a<br />
guarantee that drivers will always slow down at<br />
these points.<br />
Applying for a Kenyan driver’s license<br />
<strong>Expatriates</strong> driving in Kenya must be in possession<br />
of the correct paperwork.<br />
International driving permits or a license from<br />
another Commonwealth country can be used for<br />
up to three months. Thereafter, <strong>Expatriates</strong><br />
should contact the Automobile Association of<br />
Kenya (AA Kenya) to find out the requirements to<br />
exchange their foreign license for a Kenyan<br />
driver’s permit.<br />
Hiring a car in Nairobi<br />
Before you hire a car, ensure you are engaging with<br />
a reputable company, preferably one referred or<br />
recommended to you. Read the rental contract<br />
carefully to check for rules on insurance liabilities in<br />
case of an accident or the theft of the vehicle.<br />
Local car hire firms in Nairobi often operate on a<br />
cash-in-advance basis.<br />
Please reach out to you HR advisor for contacts of<br />
recommended car hire companies that have<br />
existing agreements with the Firm.<br />
Summary<br />
Most Kenyans use public transport (matatus).<br />
Recommended modes for expatriates:<br />
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Taxis<br />
Car hire with driver<br />
Self-driven<br />
Heavy traffic during rush hour from 7:00-9:00am<br />
and 4.30-6.30pm<br />
International driving permits or a license from<br />
another Commonwealth country can be used for up<br />
to three months. To obtain a Kenyan driver’s<br />
license, contact the Automobile Association of<br />
Kenya to find out the requirements to obtain a<br />
Kenyan driver’s permit. The following are the<br />
requirements:<br />
passport size photos<br />
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Original valid foreign license from a<br />
commonwealth country that keeps left or an<br />
international driving permit from any country<br />
and copy<br />
Original valid passport and copy<br />
Original valid work permit/dependent’s pass<br />
and copy<br />
Prior registration to eCitizen platform using<br />
you alien card.<br />
Original alien card and copy. If you are a dependent<br />
you will need a copy of the principals member’s<br />
work permit.<br />
Filled in application form(the blank form can be<br />
collected from the AA Kenya office).<br />
Chargeable fee applicable to be advised by the<br />
AA Kenya office<br />
The process takes about two weeks<br />
Note: Make sure that you do not have travel<br />
plans during this period because your original<br />
documents will be held for about five(5) working<br />
days
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