KLM and Kenya Airways - Travel Information

KLM SkyTeam and Kenya Airways are pleased to be the official supporters of #Scratch2019NBO, offering exclusive discounts of up to 15% on all SkyTeam Kenya Airways airlines serving 1,150 destinations in 177 countries with over 14,500 daily flights.

To book follow this link or visit www.skyteam.com/globalmeetings Click on "Attend your event" and enter our unique event ID 4186S.

Discount Details:

And Kenya Airways Through https://www.kenya-airways.com/ke/ Discount code: SCRATCH2019

Accommodation Information

Tamarind Tree Hotel- RECOMMENDED

Brookhouse:

Park Place:

Weston Hotel:

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About Brookhouse School

Brookhouse School is an independent British curriculum co-educational day and boarding school offering Early Years, preparatory and secondary schooling. It is located in Langata, a suburb of Nairobi, about 10 km from the Nairobi's CBD and 27 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

About Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya, with a population of 4,556,381. Described as the city in the sun, Nairobi is the only city in the world to have a National Park (Nairobi National Park). It is home to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), a leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. ​

Entry Information

A valid passport is a MUST to enter into Kenya (See conditions).

The general principle is that if you are not a Kenya citizen, you MUST have a visa to enter the country. However, there are citizens from certain countries who DO NOT need a visa. Check your countries status.

General requirements

Submit an original passport, valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Kenya and with at least 1 blank page for a visa. Amendment pages are excluded.

Standard travel documents such as national passports apply for East Africans and non-East Africans alike, although East Africans may use the East African Passport or temporary travel documents in place of either national or East African passport.

Safety and Security

VACCINATIONS (VERY IMPORTANT) Everyone entering Kenya MUST bring a Yellow Fever Certificate.

Kenya being a destination for a lot of tourists, investors and global citizens, most visits are trouble-free and Nairobi is relatively safe. Though be vigilant at all times, avoid walking alone at night and don’t display valuables or money.

Avoid withdrawing cash from ATMs at night. Be extra vigilant and avoid travelling places that you are sure of after dark.

If you are a victim of any form of crime, contact the local police immediately and get a police report. If your passport is stolen you should also contact your High Commission and inform the local immigration authorities.

Language

English and Swahili are the official languages and most widely spoken language across nation. Most Kenya living in the cities speak English.

Transport

Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt are available and operate throughout the city.

For Intercity Road Travel:

Nairobi is accessible by road from all East African capital cities. Our team can further assist with advice on bus arrangements. Feel free to get in touch. It is advised that participants organize travel as a group. We can support by negotiating reduced rates with bus companies for group booking. We can also, put all participants in a coordinated group to ease or facilitate travel planning.

Currency

The official currency is the Kenya Shillings (Ksh).

Make sure you can access money in a variety of ways.

Credit cards are accepted and most point of sale charge 3% as transaction fee. You should contact your bank before using your card in Kenya. Estimated exchange rate: $1= Kshs. 102

Conference Meals

The conference ticket caters for conference meals i. e. tea breaks and lunch


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