2024

Tht day in September, an ugly incident occurred at Luanda Kotieno beach in Kisumu. A vehicle belonging to Agriculture minister Sally Kosgey was ordered off a ferry headed for Mbita Point, to give room for Ida Odinga’s motorcade of three cars. The minister, just like Ida, was heading to Rusinga Island to attend the burial of Hon Millie Odhiambo’s mother.   It was reported that Sally had...

The Ministry of Interior State Department for Immigration staff members will be required to work during the weekends and at night to clear the enduring Kenyan passport processing backlog. This is according to the acting Director General Evelyn Cheluget who also noted that they plan to increase the number of staff members and deploy others abroad. Chelugut announced the new measures while addressing...

The rule of thumb  is to never spend more than 30 percent of your salary on rent.Too Much Rent! You've most likely heard it from a parent, financial advisors, loan specialist and so forth. This is because it's essential to avoid spending a greater part of your pay on housing costs. Beside housing, there are still many different costs that we need to cover in a given month. One of your next year's...

The macabre execution of Kevin Otieno, 24, who was shot 36 times in Mihang’o, Utawala, in Nairobi County, it remains a mystery why his killers were so brazen.   Those who knew him say he was generous almost to a fault and could even pay Sh1,000 for a motorbike ride worth Sh50 and not ask for his change. It has also emerged that Mr Otieno was a close ally of Joseph Ng’endo...

Talk about 'leading by example complete with teaching aids. Member of Parliament Kuria Kimani showed up for a meeting drunk. Ironically, the meeting had been called to address the rise in consumption of illicit brew in the...

It's important to choose a floor finish that's durable and easy to clean. Also, think about how it can complement and work with your chosen theme.  Here's a guide on the common types of floor finishes you can work with. Be sure to review the advantages and disadvantages of each before making your decision: Hardwood Wood Hardwood floors mostly come in solid planks but can also be in smaller pieces like...

One of the co-founders of Wananchi Online, a once-popular Internet Service Provider (ISP) is dead. The circumstances under which Njeri Rionge died remain unclear but a family source said she fell victim to suspicious religious teachings that emphasized intensive religious fasting, prayer and repentance above her health and work. This led to depression and death on Monday October 2. The matter is...

Former President Mwai Kibaki will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 30, at his Othaya home, Interior CS Fred Matiang'i has announced.   Speaking after the inaugural meeting of the National State Funeral Steering Committee, Matiang'i said the State funeral service will be held on Friday at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi.   "We have finalised preliminary plans for the state funeral of His...

An Australian professor Abbas Mohajerani has found a way of turning human waste into bricks for building. “By turning biosolids into bricks, you can recycle the world’s stockpiles of treated sewage sludge and boost sustainability in the construction industry,” Mohajerani and his team of researchers wrote in their study, “Green building materials”, and published in a special edition...

Poisoning was not the cause of the death of Lawyer Paul Gicheru, the family lawyer has revealed.  Dr John Khaminwa said the autopsy carried out on Gicheru’s body on Friday, September 30 found that the lawyer was not poisoned.   “Investigators have ruled out poison, we wait now for inquest to hear what will be said. There are other tests to be carried out but...

Police officers in Kitengela, Kajiado County are investigating a case in which a 48-year-old man allegedly died by setting himself ablaze inside his house on Chuna Street. Vincent Opon Kisangi allegedly ordered his house help to leave the house immediately before he committed the harrowing act. At that time, Kisangi was bleeding profusely after he allegedly stabbed himself several times. Police are...

Decorating with a Warm Color Scheme The side of the color wheel that is comprised of reds, yellows, oranges, and yellow-greens, along with various other combinations of these colors, are typically referred to as the warm colors. The side of the color wheel that is comprised of reds, yellows, oranges, and yellow-greens, along with various other combinations of these colors, are typically referred to...

While basements are often a standard feature of new homes in other countries, such as the USA, this is not the case in Kenya. There are simply not enough basements being built here. A basement is a fantastic way to add more living space to your house, but is it right for your property?  Obviously, it’s far simpler to build a basement when you’re constructing a house from scratch, but even if...

3 bedroom bungalow for sale at Imara Daima Estate. It's a corner house with a large compound. Call:...

Land tax is a local tax with rates varying depending on the location of the land. Land tax applies to land regardless of whether or not income is earned from the land. Land includes: vacant land, including vacant rural land. Land where a house, residential unit or flat has been built. This is the tax levied on land based on: 1. The market value of land. 2. Value of land increases as it is serviced...

It is an immutable fact that only houses built on solid foundations transform into strong, long-lasting structures. However, as many Kenyans living in parts of Kiambu, Nairobi, Kajiado and Machakos counties have found out, getting that steady foundation often comes at a steep cost. This is because land in some areas of those counties is notorious for being covered with black cotton soil. “Building...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1422907579622170626 A 42-year-old man is alleged to have killed his wife before committing suicide at their home in Kiambu County.   According to a police report on the incident, Jonathan Mukundi Gachunga, who was a licensed firearm holder, is said to have shot his 30-year-old wife in the head before taking his own life using the same weapon.   The...

If you spend the night in Kenya on August 24, you will be counted whether you are a citizen or...

People are mostly focused on curating home decor for their home office or installing daybeds in their living room, and considering the indoor floor space for their interior design. They neglect this beautiful outdoor living space that actually serves more purpose in entertaining and finding personal tranquility. Therefore, whether you have a small balcony or a big one, it...

A Carrefour supermarket shopping bag has reportedly sent residents of the Kiangua area in Imenti South, Meru County into a frenzy over fears of a big cat in their midst.   Photos shared online by Twitter user @AKenyanGirl on Thursday show the bag, with its signature lion face branding, hidden under a leafy shrub.   In the bag are avocado seedlings which give it bag a ‘filled up’ look,...