https://twitter.com/i/status/1695741939176325237 American television host Steve Harvey's wife, Marjorie Harvey, has been accused of allegedly cheating on the star with his bodyguard William 'Big Boom' Freeman. As per news outlet GHPage, Marjorie has supposedly filed for divorce and has demanded $200 million from the star. William 'Big Boom' Freeman has been a longtime bodyguard of Steve Harvey. He is...
In December of last year, I was having a chat with a friend at a popular joint in Kiambu. Suddenly, three DCI Subarus pulled up, and a dozen men who looked mean jumped out and headed to the main bar. Within minutes, they arrested two female waiters and a male supervisor. A third waiter disappeared through the back door, and at the time, no one, including the manager, knew what was happening....
https://twitter.com/i/status/1729432958409339128 A High Court in Nairobi has declared the housing levy that was introduced by President William Ruto as unconstitutional. Judges Lawrence Mugambi, Christine Meoli and David Majanja on Tuesday ruled that the introduction of the levy was discriminatory since it imposed taxes on salaried Kenyans alone and excluded those working in the informal...
In the early ’80s, Buru Buru was an enviable middle-class estate in Nairobi, where many people wished to live, and those already living there were proud to be associated with. The estate was characterised by beautifully lined white maisonettes with orange brick tiles housed in sizable compounds designed in courts, with each compound having a low, neatly trimmed hedge. It was clean, serene and...
If you are buying land from an individual or a group, please follow the steps below: 1. Ask to see the title deed or copy of title deed. Then do a search at the ministry of lands to confirm who the real owners are or if the title has any Caveat on it. The search will cost you kshs 520. 2. Do a search with the local authorities to check if there are any unpaid land rates. If any, agree with the seller...
Most of us have hidden fears than we would care to admit. Fear of failure Fear of being exposed Fear of venturing into the unknown Fear of rejection Fear of job loss Fear of business failure Fear of a failed mortgage ...and such like. Unknowingly, we suffer from lack of or low self confidence. We don't feel adequate enough. We don't feel good enough. We don't feel credence enough. We live...
Kenya has a rich history of long-standing businesses that have stood the test of time. These companies have survived and thrived, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy. Here are some of the oldest local-run companies in Kenya: 1. Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Established in 1896 under the National Bank of India (NBI), KCB has evolved into a regional financial powerhouse. Over the years, it...
Amazing interiors: Sunken Living Room- this is my dream for entertaining. Sunken PreFab Wine Cellar Hideaway Parking Spot that leads to your underground garage and bunker Sunken Tub Backyard Movie Set Up Fish Tank Bedroom Halfway Decent Tree House- this will cost nothing if you have your contractor do it while building your...
As the world becomes more interconnected and the need for travel increases, passport holders of some countries have it easier than others when it comes to visa-free travel. Here are some of the top respected passports in Africa, according to data from Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index 2017 and other travel ranking firms. 1. Seychelles The archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean has...
Following his death last week, many Kenyans were surprised to discover that multi-billionaire industrialist Chris Kirubi was an honorary consul of Mauritius in Kenya. But it is hardly surprising; the tiny Indian Ocean nation is one of the world’s most notorious tax-havens. As a secrecy jurisdiction, the world’s super-rich stash their wealth there, and shell companies exist in...
LAND RATES Land rates are levies imposed on all parcels of land and payable to the county governments. Upon full payment of all rates, one is issued with the rates clearance certificate which is conclusive evidence that all rates due and interest accrued have been fully paid. County governments charge different amounts for the land rates. Pay for land rates online (Nairobi County) Pay for...
The construction industry accounts for about five per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), so a booming industry is an indication of a healthy economy. This is an election year and with a political showdown between the ruling coalition and the opposition looming, it is important to know the impact of politics on the construction industry. Mr John Wainaina, a construction manager with In...
The "Condom With Teeth" - female condom with internal ribs akin to jagged teeth that capture a man's penis was designed by Sonnet Ehlers, a South African physician, to counter rape. Sonnet Ehlers, who is white, got the idea to develop the device 40 years ago when she was a medical researcher at a hospital. A rape victim said she had wished she had had teeth in her vagina. Called the...
Elon Musk is preparing to take on Meta once again with the launch of another polarising Twitter feature. Audio and video calls will soon be available on the newly named 'X', as the tech titan seeks to make his platform the go-to 'global address book'. While this move puts X in line with Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, a cybersecurity expert has warned that serious questions surround its...
You don’t need to invest in real estate to begin making money from it. There are many paths that will help you earn income while you learn and grow, in preparation for when you are prepared to jump in and begin investing. Real Estate Agent, Residential- Many people often overlook this option, as it technically isn’t an “investment,” but becoming a real estate agent may help you earn income...
A person might want to subdivide land because he wishes like to leave different portions to each of his/her beneficiaries as inheritance. Financial hardships brought about by factors such as sickness in the family or raising funds for education abroad is a common reason for people to subdivide and sell off a portion of their land.” To get higher returns on your land, it is better to subdivide...
Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recently filed a legal action to reclaim land parcels originally designated for the Kenya Railways Corporation. The commission has filed several cases in Nairobi's Environment and Land Court against private entities and former Land Commissioners accused of engaging in questionable real estate transactions. The...
https://twitter.com/i/status/1624467219345178629 South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, better known as AKA, was shot dead in Durban. He was 35. According to the local police reports, rapper AKA was reportedly shot and killed outside a well-liked nightclub on Florida Road in Durban. Reportedly, AKA was standing on the pavement when the shooting broke out. Speaking to the media, Robert...
The origin of the crater is reported as a natural gas drilling accident. The Darvaza Gas Crater is reported to have formed in about 1971 while Soviet geologists were exploring for oil and natural gas. They began drilling and quickly realized that they had penetrated an underground cavern. Then the ground beneath their equipment began to subside. The crew managed to escape, but...
If you are buying land from an individual or a group, follow the following steps: 1. Ask to see the title deed or copy of title deed. Then do an official search at the ministry of lands to confirm who the real owners are or if the title has any Caveat on it. The search will cost you Kshs 520. 2. Do a search with the local authorities to check of any unpaid land rates. If any, agree with the seller on who...
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