The restoration of Quick Response (QR) coding system has made it easier for Nairobi property developers to have their development plans approved virtually. The QR system eliminates the need for stamping the plans, which required the applicants to present them physically. Successful applicants will be issued with e-construction permits. The notice from the county authorities reads: “It...
In the quaint, historic city of Charleston, South Carolina, lies a piece of Hollywood history that few are privy to. Legendary actor Morgan Freeman, known for his deep, resonant voice and commanding screen presence, has been living in a secluded, serene estate that he acquired from his own parents over three decades ago. This isn't just any property; it's a sprawling 124-acre haven that...
https://twitter.com/i/status/1710579277995888952 Haitians living abroad have taken to the streets to protest the Kenya government's decision to send Kenyan police officers to help quell the runaway gang violence ravaging the streets of the Caribbean nation. On Monday, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution authorizing a multinational security mission - led not by UN peacekeepers but...
Built by the Nairobi City Commission in the 1970s mainly to provide housing for the growing urban population, Umoja Estate has grown to be one of Nairobi’s densely populated residential areas. Just like other housing projects by the City Council, the original occupants had to pay a given amount of money based on the type of house provided for. However with time, the council could not construct the...
The planned auction of houses in Athi River’s Sunset Boulevard Estate over a defaulted loan has been stopped amid a court order handing reprieve to more than 200 home owners. Leaky’s Auctioneers, appointed to oversee the sale of 204 houses 390 units on the estate said the principals — I&M Bank and Sunset Boulevard Limited — cancelled the auction planned for Wednesday July...
The biggest hurdles boil down to two main factors: the gradient of the slope and whether the site is upslope or downslope. You can get a rough idea of how challenging a particular site will be to build on by its gradient rating. Less than 10% incline is considered slight and is the easiest to build on, while 11-20% is considered moderate. Anything above 20% is deemed steep. Beyond about 15%, costs...
On a basic level, flat roof construction comes in the form of roofing timbers, or joists as they are more commonly known or steels that are laid across two uprights (walls in most cases). The steels, or RSJ’s (Rolled Steel Joists) are often built into one or both walls to give added stability to the roof structure. The joists are then either laid on top of the steels or cut into them. These joists...
A man was shot dead 36 times in a puzzling attack in Mihango, Utawala, Nairobi. Police identified him as Kevin Otieno Oyimba from Busia county. An unknown number of gunmen aboard two vehicles cornered the man on Gesora Road and rained bullets on him, killing him on the spot. Witnesses told the police the incident happened at 1pm on Friday. During the incident, a female companion who was with...
It was all about the money. All about the planes. All about the bottles of expensive champagne and sleek suits. All about an unattainable dream sold to a population trying to pry itself out of poverty and into a better life. For close to two years, Crowd1, an online-based investment opportunity promised the key that would open the doors to a magical kingdom. Until it all came down, bringing with it the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqsoavpkzu8 The heartbroken family said a private company Lariak Properties, emerged to lay claim to the one-acre land. A teary Avani Shah said his family had been in that land for 46 years, and it has been her home for the last 22 years. On Monday, a mob deployed by a private developer invaded the resident's homes to complete their assignment of evicting...
Maina was playing with his two brothers aged eight and six years when the accident happened. The three were playing under a mango tree just outside their house when their uncle Hussein Njau heard a scream from one of the older boys, who said Travis had been hit on the head. ''I jumped on a motorbike and rushed Maina to Ndula Dispensary, but unfortunately, nothing...
Former K24 news anchor Betty Kyallo on Wednesday, November 11 put up their Ongata Rongai family home for sale. Kyallo revealed that the family is seeking to move to a bigger house after outgrowing the residence where they grew up. "We have outgrown our beautiful family home in Ongata Rongai and we want to look for another new home." "So my mommy Is selling this quarter-acre gem comprising of 4...
Suraya projects have flopped causing many Kenyans to count their losses in millions of shillings. This comes as the off-plan investment in real estate is gaining popularity in the nation. Lynx -Royal Estate a project of Suraya was to be completed in 2014, Investors were paying in installments. The final installment was to be settled after the keys were handed over. Suraya has gone quiet on this...
Consumers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) are headed back to the old regime of having to exchange their empty cylinders for same brands, ending a decade of shopping convenience. The revised Energy (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Regulations of 2009, which take effect this week, have abolished the mandatory cylinder exchange pool that marketers blame for opening unsafe parallel refilling...
On June 20, 1967, boxing legend Muhammad Ali was convicted for refusing the draft for the Vietnam War in Houston, Texas. Ali had been a vocal opponent of the US war, expressing his views by saying, "Why should they ask me to put on a uniform and go 10,000 miles from home and drop bombs and bullets on brown people in Vietnam while so-called Negro people in Louisville are treated like dogs?" In an attempt...
Property worth Sh12million was on Friday evening reduced to ashes at Nzoia Sugar Company in Bungoma county following a fire outbreak at the factory plant. The fire is said to have started around 5.15pm after a hot steam pipe ignited bagasse at one of the mill turbines at the factory during cane crushing. “The fire was caused by a hot steam pipe, which ignited bagasse at the Mill...
Wall tiles and floor tiles are both types of ceramic or porcelain tiles used in different areas of a building, mainly for interior decoration and protection. While they share some similarities, there are key differences in their design, durability, and suitability for specific applications. Design and Surface Finish: Wall Tiles: Wall tiles are generally thinner and lighter than floor tiles. They are...
INTESTATE SUCCESSION This is when there is no will left by the deceased (intestate). In case the deceased left one surviving spouse and a child or children, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to:- • The personal and household effects of the deceased • The intestate property but cannot sell this intestate property as the spouse is holding it on behalf of the children. If the spouse remarries,...
Divorce is the dissolution of a marriage that has subsisted for three or more years. There are five forms of marriages in Kenya: Civil Christian Hindu Islamic Customary The common grounds for dissolution of all forms of marriage are: cruelty adultery desertion exceptional depravity irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. For customary marriages,...
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