August 2024

Kitengela residents build their own sewer line worth sh 40million following years of suffering and frustration

A section of Kitengela residents in Kajiado County have come together to build a Sh40 million sewer line following claims of adverse health caused by lack of a sewerage system in the populous town. In two months, locals will have their dreams come true after a long bumpy road characterised by a myriad challenges. Residents comprising 286 landlords from Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) area...

Encroachment of Riparian: Legal advice on what to do if your property is on riparian land

Riparian land is land adjacent to an ocean, lake, sea, river, dam or water course. Over the last few weeks, the Government has embarked on demolishing buildings and structures in Nairobi that have been built on or close to a river. In recent years, the city’s rivers have been flooding due to several factors, including urbanisation and the rise of river side developments. Private land which has a river...

Never be Mentored by Losers

We are in a country where many people talk big with no real stuff! The media constantly lures young professionals to reach the top before they turn 40! On three different occasions I have been approached by fellows who want to feature my story. But their true motivation was a brown envelop. Not real stories. As you may rightfully guess, we couldn’t agree on principle. But this sent me thinking how...

How to apply for short-term Lipa Na Mpesa PayBill for medical bills, funerals, weddings, education and charity

This could be used to fundraise for emergency medical bills, funerals, weddings, education and charity.   Medical Fund Duly filled and signed short term Paybill application form and Terms and Conditions stating purpose and duration.(Provided by Safaricom) Copy of ID/Passport/Alien /Military card of the applicant Certified supporting documents from the hospital/doctor treating the...

How to Pay KWS Park Fees Via Phone on ecitizen

Paying Park Fees on Mobile Phone: In the latest directive, visitors can pay for the services on their mobile phone by simply following simple steps: 1. Download the e-Citizen mobile app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. 2. Open the app and create an account or sign in if you already have an account. 3. Tap on the "Services" tab. 4. Scroll down and select "Kenya Wildlife...

How to apply for a minor’s(child below 18) passport

If you intend to travel with your child outside Kenya, they'll need a passport. The immigration department no longer includes children on their parents' passports. This is intended to make international travel more secure for children and reduce the risk of kidnapping and child trafficking. Here's how to go about applying for a minor (anyone under the age of 18) in Kenya in 5 simple steps:...

Police to hold prime suspect in murder of Eric Maigo for 21 days

A Milimani law court has allowed Police to hold the primary suspect in the murder of Nairobi Hospital Finance Director Eric Maigo for 21 days to conduct investigations. The teenager, who had been evading authorities since last Thursday, was captured in Kibra by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The teenager was presented to the Milimani law Courts presided over by the...

Enziu River, Mwingi bus tragedy: Seven more bodies retrieved, total 31

The bus that plunged into river Enziu on Saturday has been retrieved.   The bus was retrieved on Sunday evening.   Seven bodies were recovered from the wrecked bus bringing the number of deaths to 31.   Twenty-four deaths were reported on Saturday after the bus capsized in the river in Mwingi East.   Twelve people were rescued.    The recovery...