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That's very handy to know FL410, asante sana. Richard

During the 2 or 3 weeks that we use our various cards, the rates go up and down like the proverbial fiddler. We notice that the cards which add on an transaction charge give a slightly higher rate than those who don't. They get you all ways when you exchange currencies.

dundee01, I don't know what your bank would charge you for using an ATM here because my accounts are local - that's something you need to check with them as many UK banks charge a "transaction fee". I know when I occasionally withdraw from my UK account here using an ATM I'm charged £1.99, or £1.25 for a debit card transaction.

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Somak have an excellent reputation .....

Hi Dundee, 3 and 4 have not been used in southern Africa for many years, as they are completely ineffective EXCEPT in one area of Malawi , where they have become completely effective again, much to the surprise and great interest of the scientists. Ivan

You are right about the convenience, I use ATMs just as I would do at home but I usually have a bit of sterling tucked away just in case the ATMs are down, It does happen, power cuts sometimes cut their communications links, but its rare for it to affect the ATMs at Barclays Bamburi and the several ATMs at Nakumatt, Nyakli at the same time. If you do change sterling, another vote for Shaban as the best rates on the North Coast

No photos required when purchasing Visa on arrival. Yes, complete the application (download from High Commission site) beforehand and on arrival at Immigration go right up to the counter (to Purchase Visa) with cash and passport. On the plane you're provided a Landing Card to complete, then with Visa application and passport, get your visa.

Hi Doeshen Kisumu being on Lake Victoria has some great water related excursions. You can hire a boat, and go birding and/or fishing. Also you can go water skiing from Rusinga Island. You could go to Kogelo, from where Obama hails from. Also ask the locals (whose wedding you are going for) what you could do. Good luck and enjoy.

Dear Sylvs Another good idea is what we do, is to buy a kenyan sim card and put it in your mobile and buy a scratch card which costs about 500ks for the dearest and use that for 'phone calls home. The cost from the hotel is extortionate and from your mobile and the money soon runs out!! As you are going at New Year, it should quiten down after the 3rd and 4th of January. If going safari, Ferdinand of beach air tours and safaris - a very...