A concerned resident of Tassia Estate in Embakasi has raised an alarm over a gang that is similar to the Mungiki sect that has been harassing traders in the area. The gang demands for protection fee from small traders around the area and if you don’t comply, they threaten to kill you. This guy reveals how he was harassed by the dreaded gang that operates in broad-daylight, after constructing some shops...
December 2024
The Sadist He’s hell-bent to cause you as much suffering as possible. from day one he will warn you of dire consequences if you don’t remit your rent before the 2nd day of every month. He will go ahead and spell out his unwritten version of draconian by-laws and their penalties including things like no one will be allowed in after 7pm, you must not host a guest overnight without prior notice …the...
While urinary tract infections are more common in women, men can still get what’s commonly known as a UTI. Here are 10 things I’d like you to know about urinary tract infections, including who’s more at risk and how to get treatment. 1. So what exactly is a UTI? UTI is short for urinary tract infection. It’s an infection of the organs in your body – I call them...
Private citizens in Kenya who are licensed gun holders are allowed carry a concealed gun with them for personal protection. For those of youseeking thrilling outdoor activities other than the usual road trip or a safari, visiting a shooting range could be a creative addition to their bucket list. There are places in Kenya where a private citizen can head out to practice guns safely and under...
Adults born of non- Kenyan parents in Kenya need to fill and submit in person registrations form at Civil Registration Department offices near them for vetting ahead of registration Requirements; 1. Parent’s entry permit/ passports (compulsory) 2. Clinic card/ birth notification 3. Religious certificate 4. Death certificates where parents are dead 5. School leaving certificate/ letter from...
Are you looking into Africa? The world of investment is looking into Africa and the case of the continent cannot be overstated. For quite a long time, Africa was considered non resourceful but with realization of great economic growth in the continent, investors have cast out their economic nets wide into nearly all the countries in Africa. Africa is the new frontier of global economic activity. This...
Relationships are determined in large part by physical and functional distance, leading to a common phenomenon known as the 'Proximity or Propinquity Effect'. You are more likely to fall in love with somebody you are physically close to. Even in this era of online dating studies show, potential partners are likely to choose those that are within distance. Neighbourhoods, where dating happens...
Bail – is the amount of money that a person who has been accused of a crime pays to a law court so that they can be released until their trial. Payment is a way of making certain that a person will return to court for trial Bond – is a written promise to pay or forfeit money or perform some acts upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of a specified act or passage of a specified amount of...
Cost according to Type of Passport/Application and Number of pages: 1 Ordinary passports A Series (34 Pages) Ksh. 4,550.00 B Series (50 pages) Ksh. 6,050.00 C Series (66 pages) Ksh. 7,550.00 2 Diplomatic passports Ksh. 7,550.00 3 Mutilated passport Ksh. 10,050.00 4 Lost passports Ksh. 12,050.00 5 Certificate of Identity (for Foreigners) Ksh. 3,050.00 6 Temporary permit Ksh....
With the continent colloquially named the richest continent in the world due to its rich natural mineral deposits, favourable weather and fertile arable soils, it also boasts some of the world’s biggest water reservoirs. 1. Grand Renaissance Dam (Ethiopia) The Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Ethiopia is currently the biggest dam in Africa and was previously known as the Millennium Dam. It is located...
Jimmy Chérizier, also known as "Barbecue," is the leader of the Haitian gang and has issued a dire warning to Kenya and any other foreign forces considering sending security forces to the war-torn Caribbean country. According to "Barbecue," the gangs in Haiti will view the 1,000 police officers that Kenya plans to send there on a mission to restore peace as "invaders" who threaten the lives of...
To get your account status via your mobile phone: Compose a new sms Type the letters "ID", a space, then your ID number (or passport number if applicable) e.g ID 12345678 Send to 21101 Note: Charge for this service is Kshs 10...
It is 4.30am. As the rest of the city drags itself from sleep, Kiamaiko Market in Nairobi is abuzz with activity. At an open field, business is booming and around 20 trucks are parked. On one side, women with makeshift eateries are busy making tea, chopping vegetables and preparing for the long day. On the other side, the bleating of goats rents the air. A group of about 20 people cluster the goats...
Before you build the dream house it is essential that you calculate the amount of money that will be spent on the project as there are several factors affecting cost of building construction in the country. Here is how you can capitalise on these factors to cut your total cost of owning a home, according to property development experts. 1. Look for economic building plots Many people prefer to own a home...
This is the story of Ruaka, previously a dusty, tick-sized township hanging on the backside of Nairobi. Located in Kiambu County on the northwest of Nairobi at the Western end of the northern bypass, Ruaka, just a 20-minute drive from the city centre, is surrounded by the UN Complex, the Two Rivers mall, Rosslyn Riviera mall, posh estates, entertainment and lifestyle centres, as well as bustling...
The platform enables vendors such as electricians, carpenters, jua kali artisans to register their business for free and advertise to end users seeking the services through a simple tap on their smartphones. “Taffuta is a mobile app that enables vendors to register their business for free and advertise to the thousands of end users seeking their services. The businesses are mapped...
Form 1 Selection To find out what secondary school your child will be joining SMS Index Number to 22263 each sms costs ksh 25. How to Check KCPE/KCSE Results via Website – http://www.knec.ac.ke To be able to check KCPE/KCSE results online, go to the Kenya National Examination Council website: http://www.knec.ac.ke/ XXXXXXXXX(replace XX with the correct Index Number of the...
https://youtu.be/V55f60nu2YQ The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday said they had commenced investigations after two men were captured on CCTV robbing a pedestrian in Kilimani in Nairobi. The chilling early morning robbery shows a well-clad man being robbed at gunpoint by two thugs, one wielding a gun and the other a knife. The man, who was...
Lake Magadi, lake, in the Great Rift Valley, southern Kenya. Lake Magadi is 32 km long and 3 km wide and is located about 240 km east of Lake Victoria. It's north of Tanzania's Lake Natron. During the dry season, it is 80% covered by soda and is well known for its wading birds, including flamingos. It occupies the lowest level of a vast depression, and its bed consists almost entirely...