A police officer attached to the Nyakiang'a Police Station in Murang'a County died by suicide on Monday. The police constable, according to a report, was at the police quarters inside the station when the incident occurred at around 2:30 pm. At this specific moment, the officer's colleague was manning the report office when he heard several gunshots coming from the police quarters, prompting him to...
https://twitter.com/i/status/1699980245833769471 There are three main methods that are used by Civil engineers to build these marvellous structures namely; battered piles, case drilling, and the cofferdam technique. 1.Bartered Piles. The battered piles are the method that was used to build our very own Nyali bridge in Mombasa County whose construction was completed in 1980. The...
A man in Awendo will start his new year in jail, after he was found guilty of disconnecting electricity illegally. Jared Omollo was found in contravention of Section 168 (1)(d) of the Energy Act No. 1 of 2019. The law states that; a person who disconnects, or permits to be disconnected, any conductor or apparatus from any electric supply line without the consent of the licensee; commits an offence...
From mentoring women entrepreneurs to campaigning against police brutality, the Kenyan lawyer, businesswoman, human rights activist – and former prime-time radio disc jockey – has taken up many social causes over the years. But Ngamau’s latest crusade to protect Kenya’s urban playgrounds has perhaps hit home more than most as she finds herself fighting to save her own housing estate from losing...
You painted a room a certain hue because you were drawn to it, but do you know why? Color expert Betty Nyagah reveals the meanings behind your color choices. Blue As tried and true blue, you bring a no-nonsense attitude to most endeavors, and your strong belief in the things you undertake is often the key to their success. Light Green Celadon indicates that you are a good listener, have genuine...
A family is in distress after unknown people invaded their palatial home in Lavington, Nairobi and fenced part of their land. According to renowned activist Boniface Mwangi, a private developer invaded the multi-million property while in the company of police officers. An elderly couple that lives in the posh home were arrested and taken to custody. After their arrest, the private developer...
Most people seeking land for development end up with unsuitable ones for the projects they had in mind simply because they did not understand the various categories of land and the tenure system applied in Kenya. Understanding types of land ownership is of paramount importance especially when it comes to purchasing land. Land tenure is the act, right or period of holding land. There are two types of...
Miguna theatrically reveals how Raila wept one afternoon after a meeting with President Kibaki at the apex of the friction sparked by the pronouncement of the 2007 disputed presidential results. “Eeeeh ... eehhhh ... eiiii... Please save me from Kibaki! Eeeeeh... eiiiii ... Please don’t let me go back to that man ... I don’t want to go back to Kibaki! Please save me from Kibaki!”...
We all must agree that street food can be very inviting and it is very hard to resist the aroma, from chips mwitu, to samosa’s, we all look forward to it. Below are some of the street foods that every Kenyan and foreigner should try Kuku Choma This might be kinda new to most people, but it has been adopted in sub-urban estates and roughly go for Ksh 150-200 a piece. With this little amount, be...
When planning leisure, conference or business tourism, local and international tourists give special consideration to accommodation, and for a long time, hotels were the common choice. This is changing as more and more tourists are opting for serviced apartments. “Hotel rooms have been the most common accommodation option, even though they do not allow much flexibility and are also not very...
Here are the steps of sharing internet connection by enabling mobile hotspot: Swipe the Home screen up or down to bring up the apps and open Settings. Tap Connections, then scroll down and tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, and then tap Mobile Hotspot to enable it. Depending on your software, your menu wording might be different (such as “Wireless & networks” instead of “Connections”),...
A low concrete wall is all that divides posh Lang’ata and the expansive Kibera slum, a settlement of tin shacks. In many other areas, the only boundary is an imaginary one that seems to exist only in the minds of residents from both sides. Indeed Kenya is a country of confounding contrasts and nowhere is this division between the wealthy and the impoverished better illustrated than in the capital,...
In the good old days, Kivumbini, Kaloleni, Flamingo, Paul Machanga, Baharini and Ojuka estates in Nakuru town were the most sought after residential areas for low income earners. This was for a good reason. Unlike other estates, these had all the amenities including round-the-clock water supply at a subsidised cost and a consistent supply of electricity. Garbage collection was done weekly, making...
Embakasi Village started off in the 1950s as the location of the infamous Embakasi Prison, nicknamed “Satan’s Paradise”, one of the most notorious prisons during the State of Emergency imposed by the British Colonial government at the time. The mau mau suspects detained in this Prison were forced to construct Embakasi Airport between 1954 and 1958. This airport was later renamed Jomo...
Chronology surround death of Tecra, arrest and acquitting of Omar Lali: May 3, 2020: Tecra Muigai, daughter of Keroche Breweries owners Tabitha and Joseph Karanja is airlifted to a Nairobi hospital to receive treatment after she fell down the stairs. Her family in a statement, said she died after "a tragic accident”. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) immediately begins...
"Condo" and "duplex" are terms used to describe different types of residential properties. They have distinct characteristics and ownership structures. Let's explore the differences between them: Condo (Condominium): A condominium, often referred to as a condo, is a type of housing where individual units within a larger building or complex are privately owned. Condo owners own...
A two bedroom bungalow complete with Dsq and own compound on sale at Imara Daima Estate. Call owner...
Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2022 will occur on Monday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of...
What is the importance of a will? A will enables you to have control over your property even after you are deceased. For instance, how your estate should be distributed. If you die without a will, your estate will be distributed to your relatives according to a certain legal formula. This can be very different from what you wanted or intended to happen. It can also cause complications, delays and extra...
https://twitter.com/i/status/1628708017829978112 eSIM is a new technology that is revolutionising the way people use cellular network services ranging from voice calls and mobile banking and is largely meant to phase out physical sim cards. Currently, the eSIM service is available to select devices but with its rising popularity, most leading phone manufacturers are embracing the...
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