2024

In its letter dated 5th September and addressed to the Managing Director of the Kenya National Trading Corporation, the Kenya Bureau of Standards concluded; “The consignments have been rejected and the importer is hereby advised to reship them back to the country of origin within 30 days from the date of this letter, failure to which they shall be destroyed at the importer’s cost. "Kenya Bureau...

It can now be revealed that Mwai Kibaki was packaged by the international community and local patriots to contest the 1992 General Election so as to block the opposition firebrand Kenneth Matiba from seizing state power.   Longtime career administrator Joseph Kaguthi, who has served all the four governments since independence says "omitting the sensitivities around the issue, it can safely be...

Aberdare Hills Golf Resort aims to create an environment whereby the lucky few will have the opportunity to live, work and play in a unique location,more information as attached. Phase one of the project has been set aside for the luxurious residential area punctuated by an 18 hole championship golf course designed to international standards, a five star hotel and spa, a club house and other sports...

Here are some of the cheapest building materials in Kenya: Sun-dried mud bricks: These bricks are made from a mixture of clay, sand, and water, and are then dried in the sun. They are very cheap to make, and are a good option for building small homes and other structures. Interlocking bricks: These bricks are made from a variety of materials, including concrete, sand, and...

Kenya’s telecommunications industry is witnessing a high-stakes battle between Safaricom, the dominant player, and Starlink, the satellite internet provider founded by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The conflict reached new heights when Safaricom recently wrote to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), urging the regulator to deny Starlink a direct operating license. Safaricom, which has enjoyed years of...

Due diligence on land is not just a search at lands office. Here are 4 other ways to carry out land due diligence:-   1. Local administrators: Sometimes we forget that there are Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs even in cities/towns hence we overlook them. These people’s insights on land history is invaluable. They will tell you a family history not in any book. Don’t demur their rich...

A pictisque view from a cavern at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The area's named after its colourful sandstone cliffs, which stretch for 15 miles along the shores of the largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior.   As groundwater leaches out of the rocks, it carries minerals such as iron, manganese and copper that paint the cliffs in shades of red, pink,...

It happened to me many times, end month comes and you've no cash in sight, even Fuliza is empty. Rent payments are a crucial aspect of maintaining a positive landlord-tenant relationship, but unforeseen circumstances can sometimes lead to delays in fulfilling this obligation. When faced with the challenge of explaining a delayed rent payment to your landlord, effective communication and proactive steps...

Travelling is one of the few pure pleasures in life but if you are African, you know how hard this can get especially when you want to travel abroad. Having an African passport is one of the few things that will make your travel dream not be realized fully. For the majority of countries, you will need to show six months’ worth of bank statements to prove to them that you are not about...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1717842732402516450 Embakasi East MP Babu Owino now says the controversial Njiru farm does not belong to former Starehe MP Gerishon Kirima or his family. This is despite the Environment and Land Judge Samson Okong’o finding Kirima to be the rightful owner of the disputed property that was being claimed by numerous people. But Babu in a press address on Thursday said...

New Property Registration Process   Under the new process, the nine steps have been condensed into three (3) steps namely: Step 1 to be concluded within five (5) days: (i) issuance of land rent clearance certificate; (ii) issuance of consent to transfer, lease or charge; and (iii) valuation for stamp duty assessment.   Step 2 to be concluded within three (3) days- site visit and...

Idi Amin Dada was Uganda’s third President between 1971 and 1979. One day during his visit to the UK, he delivered a speech that has gone down as one of the most embarrassing addresses by a head of state.   Here is the speech: “Mr. Queen, Sir, Horrible Ministers, invented guests, ladies under gentlemen. I thank the Queen very plenty for what he has done to me. I tell you, I have eaten so...

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s interview on Jeff Koinange Live show turned ugly on Wednesday night, forcing Citizen TV editors to abruptly cut it short. The decision to stop the interview midway was prompted by Sonko’s claims that he has damning evidence against Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris. Governor Sonko insisted he was ready to proceed with the interview to no...

Tattoos have hidden messages, and your intended meaning is probably not the one portrayed by the ink. It might be the place on your body where the tattoo is located or even worse, the tattoo itself. The placement of the tattoo is more often than not as important as the tattoo itself and it should not be a random choice; neither should you just pick an image nor go for it simply because you have seen...

5 Reasons That Renting Isn’t “Throwing Money Away” https://youtu.be/_7BtJzVLbrs To many of us owning a house is a dream that tops our bucket list. The security that comes with not having to answer the landlord's knock or being asked to move.   Reasons for Renting: FLEXIBILITY: With renting you can be able to choose which neighborhood to live in and for how long, you can also be...

A man on Sunday night died as he stepped out of his car moments after having sex with his lover. John Gacheru, 46, died after he stepped out of his Subaru car a few minutes after making love with his lover known as Apofia Oyego, 25. In a police report, the two had been dating for the last year. Moments after Gacheru fell down dead, Oyego informed the compound’s watchman who in return informed...

Hot showers are popular especially with the cold weather being experienced in Nairobi and across other parts of the country. Many Kenyans use instant water heaters commonly known as shower heads as their main source of heating bathwater. While shower heads provide a cheap alternative to getting warm water, the risk of electrocution cannot be overlooked. Here are four life-saving safety tips to...

These restaurants around the world offer wonderful  aerial views that are instagram worthy and perfect for impressing that special someone. 1 Rooftop Sunset Bar at Double-Six, Bali With its 1700 square meters it, the Sunset Bar on top of Double-Six Seminyak is the largest rooftop bar Bali has to offer. And really living up to its name, the views you get over the Indian Ocean, especially around...

Located about 15km from the Nairobi Central Business District in the affluent Karen neighborhood of Nairobi, lies the historical and majestic Karen Blixen. This property was first owned by famous Danish author Karen Bror and Baron Bror, her Swedish husband. Sitting at the foot of the famous Ngong Hills, this ancient farmhouse is now a national museum and has a history that spans over 100...

Questions linger over the death of upcoming designer Jeff Mwathi.   A 23 year old interior designer is said to have been in the company of well-to-do Kikuyu musician DJ Fatxo, when he met his death.   As a tradition here we ask questions, to open up cases of public interest. Who? Where? When? How? and why? Here we analyse, examine and reconstruct the knowns to help unearth the...