2024

Kenya Power has issued a directive to customers enrolled in its prepaid power plan, urging them to update their meters, commonly referred to as token meters, by August in order to maintain access to electricity. This update is part of a comprehensive global initiative to enhance the security of generated tokens for all prepaid meters utilizing the Standard Transfer Specification (STS). Joseph Siror,...

The Palestinian group Hamas has launched a surprise attack from Gaza into Israel, in one of the most serious escalations in the Israel-Palestinian conflict in years. Who is Hamas? - Hamas, or the Islamic Resistance Movement, was founded in 1987 during the first Palestinian Intifada, or uprising. It is backed by Shi'ite Iran and shares the Islamist ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood, which was...

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta expressed outrage on Friday, 21 July, after the police allegedly conducted a raid at his son Jomo’s residence in Karen. Addressing the media in Karen, Uhuru confirmed that law enforcement officers had searched his eldest son’s home for firearms and other weapons, leaving him perplexed and questioning the government’s motives. “I now have a situation where my...

Africa’s millionaire population is expected to rise by 42 per cent over the next 10 years driven partly by the growth of cities, according to Knight Frank Wealth Report 2023 will hit 195,000 by 2032. The growth in number of millionaires has seen fast-expanding cities on the continent creating larger markets for businesses. Here is the list of top ten cities with the highest concentration of...

hief Officer for Fisheries and Blue Economy in Kilifi County Rahab Karisa is dead. Rahab was allegedly stabbed to death by her house help in Mnarani, Kilifi County on Thursday morning. She returned to the country on Wednesday from a trip to Italy. According to a private guard, the house help escaped before officers from a private firm arrived for their morning duties. Kilifi County police...

  https://twitter.com/i/status/1695730241266737446 Prominent businessman Jaswant Singh Rai made headlines after he was apprehended by gun-toting men in Nairobi, forced out of his car in traffic, and bundled into a pick-up that had blocked him. Although details about his kidnapping and subsequent release on Sunday are scarce, President William Ruto waded into the mystery on...

He became the acting president of Zambia after the death of Michael Sata He became the first white head of state in Africa since Fredrick De Klerk in 1994. He served in the Ministry of Finance as a planner. Scott is ineligible for the forthcoming election because the constitution of Zambia requires for presidential candidates to be at least third-generation. The provision was put in place by President...

Long term leases and attractive returns are some of the many reasons why investors are looking forward to checking out a Commercial property list in Houston these days. But, as you can see with most investments, purchasing these assets will have their share of risks as well. First time buyers need to be aware of these points, per the experts. The lease term and returns are enough to attract the first-time...

A personal applicant for registering Estates of the deceased person in Kenya must take the following steps Step 1 : Obtain a file and death report at a fee and attach it on personal applicants from the Local Administrative Officer Offices and fill it out. Step 2 : You also need Take the file to a Legal Officer for Sanctioning after filling the relevant information about the deceased...

A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier has shot and killed a woman alleged to be his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself in Nanyuki.   Maximila Wairimu, a resident of Nanyuki town, alerted police that she heard the sound of a gunshot near her neighbour’s house at around 9:30pm Thursday night.   Laikipia County Criminal Investigation Officer (CCIO) Onesmus Towett confirmed the...

With all of the information (and inspiration) in magazines and on the web, it is easier and more affordable than ever to decorate your home yourself. However, if you can’t visualize what a room or space will look like after it is done, how do you even know where to begin? Start by creating a decorating plan. Planning is essential to not only staying on track during a decorating project but also to...

You’re going to build your dream home and you’ve thought it all through – or so you’ve thought. You know exactly what you need and want to have in your home, but have you thought about what you don’t want and what you don’t need? Have you really thought the whole thing through? You have given much thought and consideration to what will work for you, but have you taken the time to think about...

An Australian farmer says he is lucky to be alive after repelling a crocodile attack by biting back at the animal. Cattle producer Colin Deveraux has spent a month in hospital after being bitten by the 3.2m (10ft) saltwater crocodile in the Northern Territory. He told ABC News he bit the crocodile's eyelid in his struggle to survive. Mr Deveraux said his ordeal began after he stopped at a...

Are you self-employed and have not contributed for more than 12 months? You can reactivate your NHIF card by paying at least KES 1,500 to resume usage of your card . You can pay via M-PESA (paybill no 200222) or at EQUITY, NATIONAL BANK, KCB, or CO-OPERATIVE BANK You will then wait for 2 months (60 days) to start enjoying regular services.  Note that you need to continue with the regular...

 5 Steps How to Calculate Quantity for Paint. 1. First, assess the size of the area that you’re painting. Grab a friend to help measure the width and height of walls with a metal tape measure and multiply these together to calculate the overall square metre measurement.    2. Subtract the space used by windows and doors using the same calculation method as above, and remove these from your...

Android Here's how to set up your Android smartphone as a webcam. IP Webcam does not work with Skype, so you'll need to install DroidCam and its PC client for this to work: 1. Install DroidCam Wireless Webcam on your phone. 2. Download and install the DroidCam client on your computer. Both the phone and the computer should be on the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open the Android app and note down...

Lighting has evolved beyond its practical purpose of providing illumination to become a significant part of home décor. It can be used to create a particular ambience, highlight a building’s specific features, as well as for security reasons, among other functions. This trend has seen bulbs change, with the old, incandescent bulb slowly giving way to more subtle, stylish and energy-saving...

Kenya's third president Mwai Kibaki passed on today. The late head of state was married to the late Mama Lucy Kibaki and the couple was blessed with 5 kids; Jimmy Kibaki, Tony Kibaki, Wangui Mwai, Judy Kibaki, and David Kibaki.   Those kids were also blessed with several cute and wonderful grandchildren among them Mwai Junior, Sean Andrew, and Muthoni Kibaki.   Other less well-known...

Before building a house do your homework to avoid inconveniences and counter obstacles that may arise. Simple checks and covering all your bases before deciding to take the leap to build your dream home can save you from foreseeable losses. Here’s a checklist that will make the building process more conducive, especially for a first timer: Get legal Documents in...

If you are a forex trader, then you know that Metatrader 4 is one of the most popular trading platforms around. But with so many brokers out there, it can be hard to know which one to choose. That's why we have put together a list of the 5 best MetaTrader4 brokers in 2022. So whether you are just starting out or you're a professional trader, we have got you covered with some information. Let’s begin...