December 2024

How to apply for endorsement on a non-Kenyan passport

It is required by law that the passport of any other country that is held by a dual citizen may, upon application by the holder, be endorsed to indicate that the holder is a citizen of Kenya.   Apply Online The first step is to register with the Kenya electronic Foreign Nationals Services (eFNS) portal through the following link eFNS Online Platform. Click on create account then click on...

The day Martha Karua defended Koigi wa Wamwere and Mirugi Kariuki, in court when Moi accused them of treason

The Iron Lady of Kenyan Politics In the vibrant tapestry of Kenyan politics, few figures stand out with the same tenacity and unwavering principles as Martha Wangari Karua. A lawyer by profession and a politician by conviction, Karua's journey is one of remarkable resilience, fearless advocacy, and a relentless pursuit of justice. From her early days challenging the Moi regime to her recent run for Vice...

Updated: Accurate legal procedure for buying land in Kenya

Land buying follows the basic principles of law of contract. The seller is supposed to disclose any defects on the title, e.g. if it’s being used as a security against a bank loan. Land buying requires that all legal and contractual procedures are followed to avoid future conflicts, which may lead to double loss. Before investing your money on any piece of land, follow the following steps: Search at...

ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI, not a search engine like Bing or Google

ChatGPT is designed to generate text based on patterns it learned from the large amounts of text data it was trained on. If you want to search for something using Bing, simply go to the Bing website, type your query in the search bar, and press enter. Bing will then display a list of results related to your query. Here's what it had to say about itself;   "I am an AI language...

Strawberry farming: How to make Ksh 100,000 every month on 1/8th acre land

Strawberry farming has huge income potential and can easily turn you from a job-seeker to a job-creator or from an employee to an employer in less than 12 months.    Strawberry Farming in Kenya Strawberries can grow in almost every part of our country provided there is constant water supply and stable temperature in the range of 10 – 30 degrees Celsius. Step 1: Getting Started Of...

Is the tenant protected if they unable to pay rent

COVENANTS IN A LEASE LESSOR Peace and quiet possession Not to abrogate from the user of the property. Not to do anything that renders the property unfit or materially unfit. Keep the premises in a proper state of repair, external and the structure therein. Fit for human habitation at the commencement of the lease and throughout the lease period. Suspension of rent if the premises or part...

Drama as police officer arrested after robbing an M-Pesa shop, attempts to hide inside bank

A police officer has been arrested after his robbery attempts were thwarted by members of the public in Ruiru town, Kiambu County. The officer, who is of Inspector rank, was arrested by police officers who were manning Equity Bank Ruiru branch, where he ran for safety after a mob baying for his blood began chasing after him. According to Ruiru police boss Alex Shikondi, the suspect, who was armed with...

Kenya Import Procedure

Pre-Clearing Procedure   Step 1: Register to be a seed merchant   Body in charge and office contact Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts. Documents Required to complete the process Dully filled application SR1 form Certificate of incorporation of the company Cost (KES) New applicant pays KSh. 75,000 while...

Moi was not ready to handover power to Kibaki

All eyes were on the campaigning intrigues when, just a week before the 2002 General Election, the military staged a brief but crucially important ceremony in Nairobi.   It was Saturday, December 21, 2002. The place was Langata Barracks at a time of great tension, anxiety and uncertainty all rolled into an irrepressible nerve-racking bundle of national emotions.   The...

Top Ten Most Beautiful Mosques

Islam is one of the major religions on the African continent. With over 400 million adherents and growing, Islam is going to be on the African continent for a long time. Apart from being a religion, Islam has also influenced architecture in many parts of Africa. The beautiful mosques which can be found in most countries are proof of that. Here are some of the most beautiful mosques on our...

How to activate you safaricom fuliza

Here is how to activate Fuliza. Dial *234# on your smartphone – This is the Fuliza Code you need unless they change it. Select 0 as your first option, “Fuliza M-Pesa.” Then, select 1 (YES) to get started. Lastly, select 1(YES) again to accept terms and conditions, and you're good to...

12 Most important questions to ask before buying land in Kenya

You have already seen several pieces and this is the one piece that you have settled on. Before you sign on the dotted line, before you make that bank transfer and allege that the land is now yours. Here are the most fundamental questions that you must have concrete answers without ambiguity:   Where is the land? (establish the physical location-might require presence of experts) What is...

Area Code – Kiambu Town

Kiambu town is a busy and bustling administrative centre in the heart of Kikuyuland. But, unless you were born there, live there or work there, I guess you know very little about the place. Except may be you have heard the lurid stories of hijacks, killings or buried vehicle spare parts. It is not a town you would go to unless you have a reason to go to. It isn’t a town you pass through on your way...

Ugandan women sitting next to the driver blamed for the accidents

Female traders in Uganda will not be allowed to sit in the driver's cabin in a bid to mitigate road accidents.   The authorities claimed women were partly responsible for the accidents that occur in Lira City.   According to The Monitor, the decision was made following a road accident that killed nine people in the Lira area on January 10.   “The accident occurred after...

English Point Marina located by the harbour, and consists of 96 apartments, eight penthouses and a 26-room hotel

  The Sh5.5 billion marina which was under construction since October 2009 started its operations in June, 2015. The initial completion date was 2010 but there were delays due to difficulties experienced building on the sea front.   The marina sits on a four-and-a-half acre beach front and is strategically situated to overlook spectacular views of Mombasa old town, Fort Jesus and Old...

5 Easy Ways to Make a Room Feel Cozy at no Cost

You don't need to contract an interior designer or use up your every last coin to give a room a brisk upgrade with loads of effect.5 Easy Ways to Update a Room So whether you're preparing to sell, have recently moved in or feel like doing a quick upgrade, these five tips will make you appreciate the room you had always wanted in a matter of moments. A fresh Coat of Paint Whether you handle a whole...

Area Code – Makongeni Estate, Nairobi, strictly bachelors only

Many things happened in 1937, two years to the end of World War I in which over 44, 000 Kenyans died while serving as career corps. In England for instance, the coronation of George VI at Westminster Abbey meant Kenya as a colony was also ruled him. Among the changes taking place in the country were plans for housing estates east of the ‘Native Stadium’, now Nairobi’s City Stadium. They included...

Land rights for women: Widows, divorced, married

WHAT RIGHTS DO WOMEN – MARRIED OR SINGLE- HAVE? • Women have a right to acquire and own land whether individually or as a group. • Daughters have the right to inherit their parents’ land and property. • Women have a right to be elected and or appointed into land governance institutions. • Married women have the right to joint ownership of land and property acquired during marriage. •...

Kenya Export Procedure

Pre-Clearing Procedure   Step 1: Apply and obtain certificate of registration (For first time exporters)   Body in charge and office contacts Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) www.ics.kephis.org Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts Documents Required to complete the process Dully filled application SR1 form Certificate of incorporation of...