
If Africa Is “Poor”… Then Why Is It Expensive? 🤔
One of the surprises for many first-time visitors to Africa goes something like this: “I thought Africa was cheap… so why is this hotel $150 a night? Why does a

Buying/selling a Bike in Kenya
Buying and selling a motorBIKE as a foreigner in Kenya When you first arrive in Nairobi, or even after staying in the country for a while, you will quickly learn

Our Motorbike Trip to East Africa
By Andrea Brodekova In the last few years we discovered the beauty of travelling on motorbike. We traveled around Asia and Europe, but never been to Africa (if we don’t

Riding Safely in Nairobi
If you ride a motorcycle or are planning to ride one in Nairobi, you are likely to sooner than later hear how dangerous it is. If everyone says it is

How did iRideNairobi start?
Moving to Nairobi When I first moved to Nairobi in 2017 I was not sure how long I would end up staying. The uncertainty around the duration of my stay

Getting stopped by the police
Never stop in the front row at a busy intersection One Sunday I was driving down Mombasa road. I was listening to music on my speakers and flying past cars