July 2024

A marriage partner is not automatically entitled to a half of the couple's property in case of divorce. This is according to the Court of Appeal, which last week ruled that a case in which a woman had been awarded 50 per cent of property in Kenya and the UK, be heard afresh.  Three judges said it was erroneous for Justice William Musyoka of the High Court to assume and hold that the Constitution...

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They are essentially an entire wall transformed into a collage of windows. Of course, there are a lot of advantages to having a window wall including vastly improved natural light and a closer connection to nature. Yet seemingly placing so much glass in your home is going to hijack the cost of the home. Of course, there is also the maintenance of keeping the glass clean and reaching higher places in...

This is one lonely job... Japan PM Yoshihide Suga has appointed a minister of loneliness to deal with icreasing depression as a result of the continuing  pandemic. Tetsushi Sakamotonow former regional revitalization minister is the man to address loneliness and isolation. Days before the appointment, Japan had recorded an sharp increase in suicides mostly involving women and...

Most of us have been charging our phones wrong, according to a phone repair expert who specializes in refurbishing old handsets.   The way many of us recharge our phones - including leaving it on charge overnight or plugged in while we work - can actually damage the battery, permanently diminishing the amount of charge the device can hold   Letting phones run out of battery altogether...

To obtain a passport in Kenya, you need to follow the application process outlined by the Department of Immigration. Here are the general steps involved: Gather the required documents: You will need the following documents: Completed passport application form (Form 19), which can be obtained from the Department of Immigration offices or downloaded from their official website. Original birth...

Greek realtors have launched an Africa-wide charm offensive targeting affluent investor-families keen on moving to the European Union (EU) member country through purchase of at least Sh30 million property. Enterprise Greece board member George Zissimatos said the campaign officially launched in Nairobi last week is aimed at exciting the Greece real-estate sector, which lost up to 50 per cent...

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1. How do you register as a voter? An eligible voter must present himself or herself to the registration officer with his/her original identification documents at the designated registration centre during working hours. The applicant fills the Application for Registration form (Form A) Registered voters will be issued with a registration acknowledgement slip bearing the voter′s...

Kenya's capital Nairobi has been named the best city to travel to in 2024 by United States-headquartered travel firm Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel 2024" list showcases 10 travel destinations across four categories: countries, cities, sustainability, and value. Nairobi claimed the top spot in the cities rankings, followed by Paris (France) and Montreal (Canada) respectively. The...

A criminal gang is allegedly harassing and extorting money from prospective homeowners at Murema estate in Juja. Owners of undeveloped plots accuse those already settled of hiring the Mungiki to man the entrance of the estate and extort Sh1,500 per lorry full of building materials. They claimed that their settled neighbours had fenced off the estate and erected a gate where all vehicles bringing...

  Linda Mama provides a package of basic health services accessed by all in the targeted population on the basis of need and not ability to pay, positioning Kenya on the pathway to Universal Health Coverage ( UHC). A public funded health scheme that will ensure that pregnant women and infants have access to quality and affordable health services. Linda mama's goal is to "Achieve universal cases to...

1. Nairobi National Museum   2. Giraffe Centre     3. Karura Forest     4. Ngong Hills     5. Paradise Lost     6. Oloolua Nature Trail     7. Nairobi Arboretum     8. John Michuki Memorial Park   10. Diguna High Ropes Challenge It’s a great spot for group activities and it costs KES 150 per...

The body of an NLC official who went missing on Friday has been found at City Mortuary. Police say the body of Jennifer Wambua was collected from Ngong area on Saturday. Wambua, who was the commission’s deputy communications director, had not been seen since Friday, and a missing person report was filed at the Capitol Hill Police Station, Nairobi by her husband. Joseph Komu, her husband, said...

If your passport is lost or stolen you must immediately report this to your nearest police station and make a report.   You should get a duly filled, signed and stamped police abstract Requirements for Lost passports   A duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices Original ID and a copy for Adults Personal Statement explaining circumstances for the damage...

Section 97 of the Land Act 2012 requires banks to exercise duty of care on reposed properties and empowers defaulters to sue if their assets are sold off cheaply. Chargee’s power of sale  The Act already provided that where a chargee exercises the power of sale by private contract, the sale must be at the market value and where the power is exercised by public auction, it must be at the best price...

Once you have completed their application for the Business till on the Self Onboarding portal: https://m-pesaforbusiness.co.ke  you will: Receive till number via SMS Download the Lipa Na M-PESA sticker from the Self Onboarding portal: https://m-pesaforbusiness.co.ke#FAQs Activate the Business till Change PIN and begin transacting Automatically begin receiving payment notifications...

Yaya Towers West Wing building a super-prime piece of real estate has been abandoned for over 3o years. It is part of the vast estate owned by former powerful cabinet minister the late Nicholas Biwott. Although many knew him as the Total Man, he had another nickname only known in certain circles - Bull of Auckland. He acquired the name as a tease by GG Kariuki in Parliament back in the 90s after an...

Application of initial IDs are done at the National Registration Bureau offices countrywide - usually located within County Commissioner's offices or Chiefs camp.   At the National Registration Bureau office, you will fill a form detailing your bio data after which your finger prints and passport photograph shall be taken.   Requirements; •Above 18 years Requirements for proof...

During this colder months of the year, it’s time to make sure our homes are as warm and inviting as they can be, both in terms of actual temperature and coziness. Today we’re sharing 7 things you can do to help create a warm cozy living room that doesn’t include simply cranking up the heat. 1. Bring in Cozy Textiles Blankets and pillows both have the ability to soften and warm up a cold, uninviting...