Real Estate Agencies
There are several real estate agencies around who are of great help in the search for a home. Usually, they are good at helping out with all the practical things.

Prices for housing
Apartments with 3 bedrooms are around Ksh 40,000 to 60,000 per month including 24h security of the compound. Maisonettes (or town houses) usually have a small garden and parking within the compound and go for around 40,000 to 80,000 per month. Houses with 3 to 5 bedrooms are around Ksh 60,000 to 150,000 per month, depending on location, size of garden, etc. For houses, the price does not include security. In Kenya it is advised to have 24h security. So you should add around 15,000 per month. for 24h security through one of the major companies.
Important numbers

Emergency
Police/ambulance/fire department 999
Central Police Nairobi 22 22 22
Central Police Mombasa (011) 22 55 01
UN Security Control Room (24h) 21 20 00

Ambulances
St. John (24h) 22 40 66
AAR 71 53 19
EARS Group Ltd. 56 29 96

Hospitals
Nairobi Hospital 72 21 60
Aga Khan Nairobi 74 25 31 / 74 76 76
Gertrude’s Children Hospital 76 34 74-7
Aga Khan Mombasa (011) 31 42 01
Coast General 011 31 42 01

Complaints
Water – Nairobi 22 52 22 / 22 42 91
Electricity – Nairobi 21 42 14
Nairobi City Council 22 42 81

Water – Mombasa 22 06 43
Electricity – Mombasa 22 45 33

Telephone
Operator (local) 900
Operator (international) 0195 / 0196
Telegrams 990

Embassies
In case of problems or loss of passport, you should contact your embassy.