I want to give my friend a notebook in Kenya. These are cheaper in Germany, so I would like to buy it here. That the language in the operating system is German is not a problem.
Two questions arise for me: 1. Do I have to declare the device? (It could be my own…); 2. Does the required updates for Windows 10 work in Kenya? Is there anything else to consider?
She just needs internet that's all. If you just take it with you, you do not have to worry about customs.
Whether you have to declare it, - it could also be yours, but should be "functional" set up and already have some data on it…
But it would work everywhere and Windows 10 does not need an entry permit. Wherever you have internet, you also get updates.
In Kenya network operation with 240V and 50Hz and that should handle the notebook. The operating system has mostly different language versions, windows even has Swahili. Simply select in LANGUAGE and download Swahili. The mains plug ("English / type G / three pins) is not a problem in itself." There are adapters from G on everything so also on German standard. The customs question does not arise in Kenya in my opinion, since the customs officers there are very nice, If you smile and declare it as a present for your girlfriend, there's a big difference between brought and commercially exported computers to Kenya.
https://www.ictworks.org/importing-computers-kenya-beware-import-declaration-fee/#.XDpIFcH-RhE
While there's no actual duty, there are still fees. You'll need to pay 5,000 Kenyan Shillings ($ 65 USD), plus 2.25% of the total value, to process the Import Declaration Fee (IDF) which is payable to the government.
The problem seems to be used computers; they cost real money on import. So better, if there are no individualized files and programs on it. But that's a matter of the moment when you arrive…
For new PCs allegedly 'only' 5000 KES charge is due plus 2.25% of the value. So you definitely have to plan for "worst case". In total, with 100 euro if the laptop flies in the customs… Whether Tabasamu or help rushwa, that will show.
