August 2024

The government has launched the New Higher Education Funding(NHEF) model for both scholarships and loans for students placed by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). The NHEF model takes effect with the admission of the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates into universities and colleges for the 2023-24 financial year. The launch follows a...

Safaricom has announced availability of its “Reverse Call” feature. The service, also known as 'call collecting' is available to its more than 31 million customers and allows for one to transfer the call cost to the receiver. To access the feature, a caller will have to add ‘#” before the number they are calling. For example, to transfer the cost of the call to 0722000000, a customer will...

Here are the requirements: 1. A duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices 2. Original Birth Certificate and a copy for citizens of Kenya by birth 3. Certificate of Registration for citizens of Kenya by registration 4. Original applicant’s national identity card and a copy for adults 5. Copy of the recommenders national identity card 6. Duly filled Consent Form for...

Headquartered in San Francisco, US, AirBedandBreakfast (Airbnb) is a global online marketplace and hospitality service accessible via its websites and mobile apps. Members can use the service to arrange or offer lodging, primarily homestays, or tourism experiences. The company does not own any of the real estate listings, nor does it host events; it acts as a broker, receiving commissions from every...

Kenya Power token meters have this annoying moments, and quit embarrassing also. The whole neighborhood knows when you are broke and your electric units are running out, all because of the beeping alarm. But know you can breath easy because we are going to show you how to turn off the low electricity units alarm depending on your prepaid meter model. Notice that token meters come in different types...

In the late 1980s, he switched careers to take over as head of Kenya's Wildlife Service at a time when poachers were wiping out the country's entire elephant and rhino populations.   He told his rangers to shoot poachers on sight and organised the spectacular public burning of a huge haul of ivory.   In 1993, the small plane he was flying in lost power and crashed. He...

1. If you love photography buy a professional camera and hit the road. 2. Buy a few sets of skating boots/boards and begin training children in your 3. neighborhood, charge per hour. 4. Buy equity in a friend's business and agree on profit sharing. 5. Pay it out to acquire some short professional training which you can in turn train or apply e.g. video editing, baking, lifesaver/swimming trainer,...

Part 1: From Meek Catholic Boy To Gutsy Rookie Advocate When Senior Private Hezekiah Ochuka and his batch of Kenya Airforce accomplices - Pancras Oteyo Okumu, Joseph Ogidi Obuon, Charles Owira, Walter Odira Ojode and Bramwel Injeni Njereman set out to overthrow the four year old government of President Daniel arap Moi on 1 August 1982, they weren’t aware that the coup d'état would abort, after...

The Land Amendment Bill number 2 of 2023 is stirring up quite the controversy! This bill proposes to shake things up by making freehold land owners pay an annual land levy. That's right, folks - no more free rides for those who enjoy perpetual ownership and can do whatever they please with their land. If this bill passes, the Land Act 2012 will be amended to include a new section that requires freehold...

This time of year, you’re supposed to feel grateful for the roof over your head, for the fact that you have one. But what if you’re not feeling very thankful right now due to the chaos of stuff barely contained beneath that roof? That most likely means one thing — you’re suffering from a serious case of clutter. Having clutter in your home is like being in a bad relationship. But there comes a...

During this astronomical rise in the cost of living, If you feel that Nairobi has become unbearably expensive,just know where to shop to save a-few coins   WHERE TO BUY THINGS AT A BARGAIN IN NAIROBI 1. Cereals – Get them in Nyamakima in that kichochoro for Molo matatus. Groundnuts from the market aren’t overpriced. You can also get apples and other fruits at a good price. 2. Diapers...

Real estate developers could within five years be required to incorporate car charging stations in their new projects. This is as the new technology starts picking up, with the State trying to foster adoption of the less polluting vehicles. In a new strategy meant to boost uptake of electric cars in the next five years, the Ministry of Energy has ordered all new buildings, including those owned by the...

Police have arrested five suspects believed to be part of a gang that broke into a businessman's car in Nairobi's South C area and robbed him of close to Ksh.3 million a fortnight ago. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the five suspects used a catapult to smash the vehicle's window before making away with a bag containing Ksh.900,000 and another USD 15,000 (about Ksh.2...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1425739711830806533 Notice how this majestic lone leopard tracks its prey, if you observe clearly the antelope seems to sense that there is danger approaching but the fright instinct doesn't kick in until it's too...

After completing their rental houses many people think they will smile all the way to the bank but the joy soon turns into a dreadful nightmare Peter Kiruga regrets ever thinking of owning rental property in Githurai 44 estate.  “Had I known then what I know now, I would have bought a piece of land and become a dairy farmer instead,” he says.  His woes are caused by defaulting tenants,...

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You don't like your current role, Find another role with the same company. Find another jobYou don't like your current employer. find another employer. You want lots of free time. stop being lazy business ain't for lazy people. Everyone is going into business. once you get into business your bills remain your individual responsibility not everyone's. many times you'll be lonely sorting your own owes....

The decision to give out extra land to Nairobi National Park has angered the leaders of the Empakasi Oolera Trust that has been fighting for return of what they call their ancestral land. The land was hived off after several government task forces were appointed to determine the ownership of the disputed 10,000 acres. The land is known as the Sheep and Goats' land on the border of the Kajiado Kaputiei...

A Septic tank is basically an underground structure made of concrete, fibreglass, or plastic thought which is domestic sewage water stored for primary treatment. A proper septic tank design is essential to the proper working of this underground system. A septic tank also known as a sewage collection system is also treats sewage on a small scale which is common in areas with no connection to main...

There are ten ranks in the Kenya Defence Forces.   Members of the Defence Forces are guided by unmatched discipline and respect depending on the rank of an officer.   KDF comprises of three sister services, namely Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Kenya Navy. The three are under Service Commanders who oversee their operations.   Regardless of one’s service affliction,...