Can anyone recommend a good swimming instructor for a 5-year-old around Kilimani?
Top answer from Wanjiru: Little Stars in Kilimani — heated pool, four kids per instructor. My daughter went from terrified to jumping in within a term.
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Chicco stroller, lightweight — KSh 8,500
Folds one-handed, fits in a small boot. Recently serviced wheels. (Good — used 1 year)
School uniform bundle, age 6–7 — KSh 2,000
Two shirts, one sweater, one pair of shorts. Washed and pressed. (Very good)
Wooden puzzle & book set — KSh 1,200
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Kilimani Mums Coffee Morning
No agenda. Just mums, coffee and an hour that belongs to you. 14 mums going · Free
Toddler Playgroup at the Arboretum
Bring a mat, a snack and a ball. We meet by the second picnic clearing. 22 mums going · KSh 200 entry
School Uniform Swap
Bring outgrown uniforms, leave with the next size up. Everything left over is donated. 31 mums going · Free
Little Stars Swimming — recommended by 38 mums
Small heated pool, four children per instructor. Mums wait in a shaded garden with proper coffee. KSh 1,500 / lesson · Sat & Sun, 9am–12pm · ages 3–8 years
Saturday Art Studio — recommended by 21 mums
Clay, paint and printmaking in a courtyard studio. Aprons provided, chaos welcome. KSh 1,200 / session · Saturdays, 10am · ages 4–10 years
Junior Football Academy — recommended by 44 mums
Proper coaching on grass pitches, with a girls-only session on Saturdays. KSh 6,000 / month · Wed & Sat mornings · ages 5–12 years
Kilimani Saturday Circle is meeting up
Coffee at Kilimani, Sat 29 Aug, 10am. Children 4–6 years.
Westlands Walk & Talk is meeting up
Morning walk, Wed 27 Aug, 7am. Children 0–3 years.
Lavington Little Ones is meeting up
Planning the next meetup for children 2–4 years.