2024

In his first four years, our son, Zig, suffered recurrent tonsillitis, inflammation of the tonsils, or so we thought. And doctor after doctor from reputable hospitals diagnosed him as much and encouraged us that he will grow over it by the time he’s past four. But he didn’t. Then a close friend, Dr. Larry Kamamia advised us to go yet for another medical opinion! He even had the audacity to tell us that...

First and foremost, let’s make one fact clear: The purpose of a lease isn’t for landlords to put a leash on their tenants. Leases exist so the landlord/tenant agreement can be superclear. The purpose of a lease is to spell out any “what if?” scenarios and make sure everyone understands how to handle a variety of situations before they enter into an official relationship. Here are eight items you...

I had an incident recently, in which a residential tenant gave notice that they were going to vacate at the end of the month. Approximately one week before the end of the month, the caretaker contacted me and said the tenant had not made any attempt to box anything up. Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done at that point – other than to monitor the situation. The day before the tenant was...

Before starting the application process, there are two questions that you should answer first: 1. Are you eligible to apply? U.S. immigration laws provide a variety of ways for people to apply for a Green Card. The eligibility requirements may vary depending on the immigrant category you are applying under. Go to our Green Card Eligibility Categories page to see all the possible categories you can...

1.    Ensure no-contest on your title deed Is your title deed under your name and within your reach? You will be surprised by the number of people looking to build while they are not sure whether their plot legally belongs to them. I have witnessed many cases where another party shows up at a construction site with court orders arguing that they own the valid title to the land. Get a title deed...

Like many Kenyans, Ms Caroline Waithera’s ultimate dream was owning a home. After buying a piece of land in Ruai, Nairobi County, last year, she discovered that the Sh3 million she had saved to build her dream home was insufficient. “I wanted a three-bedroom master en suite house,” she says. “I had put aside Sh3 million to cater for the entire process. However, all the contractors I approached...

Kitengela town is located in Kajiado County just 30 kilometers south of Nairobi. The town is part of the Nairobi Metropolitan Area. Kitengela has an urban population of about 30,000. Kitengela begun as The Kitengela group ranch, made up of 18,292 ha and 214 registered members which was subdivided in 1988 in efforts by the Government to encourage private land ownership in pastoral systems, with the aim of...

I was casually scrolling my phone when I stumbled upon an old photo that took me back to the year it was taken. I had gone back to my parents house because life had thrashed me a good one. I had been out of work for close to three years and in between, Covid 19 had happened shattering all hope of things looking up. When it was clear that things were not easing up soon and I had drained every...

Many Kenyans miss a chance to travel abroad due to failing their Visa interview questions.   This is the last process in travel plans where the embassy of the country you are travelling to interviews you to determine if you should be granted travel permission.   There are various reasons why a Kenyan can seek to travel abroad. This includes but is not limited to the following; for...

According to a report by Inooro TV, Jeff Mwathi 23,was contacted by DJ Fatxo for some interior decoration work in his shop. The Excited Jeff called his mother who is outside the country to share the good news and also request for some money.   Jeff and DJ Fatxo spent the entire day together and later they went drinking in four different clubs. In the wee hours of the morning, the duo went to...

In a shocking turn of events at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, a senior police officer met his death after shooting and injuring Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. The magistrate had just wrapped up a case involving the officer's wife when the unfortunate incident occurred. The senior officer, who holds the position of Officer Commanding Station in Kisumu, had made the trip to Nairobi to support...

More than 70 percent of residential buildings in Nairobi are not compliant with the county government’s zoning policy on the number of floors. Nairobi County Assembly Planning, Housing and Lands committee chairman Anthony Karanja said only 25 percent of all city buildings adhere to the policy. “It has come to our notice that the planning department and unscrupulous developers have...

Police in Naivasha, Nakuru County, are looking for a woman said to have fled with her lover’s car after a night of merry-making.   The lovebirds arrived in Naivasha on Saturday from Narok County where after a fun-filled night, the lady, reportedly in her 40s, disappeared on Sunday without her partner's knowledge.   According to a police report filed by the man, he had kept a...

he United States (US) believes China may soon have a military base in Kenya. A Pentagon report published on Tuesday says China is eyeing military logistics bases in a dozen countries including Kenya and neighbouring Tanzania - keen on building and sustaining its military power around the world. "The PRC (Peoples Republic of China) has likely considered Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia,...

Here’s what you need to know about title deeds. A title deed is a legal document that proofs ownership of property either land or a housing unit. Do you know how a title deed looks like? Have you interacted with a title deed in the past? If yes, you may have come across these details. If not we will help you learn more about title deeds. A title deed is white in color and with a seal and signature....

When Simeon Nyachae retired from the Civil Service at the position of Chief Secretary at 55 years of age on February 6, 1987, his intention was to concentrate on managing his vast business empire. In his Autobiography; Walking through the Corridors of Service Mzee Nyachae from on which this story is based, Nyachae said that politics was the last thing that he had in mind at the time having decided to take...

There comes a time when you deeply feel that it is the right time to build your own house. However your are a bit hesitant because you have a limited amount of money. You begin to wonder if the money you’ve allocated for this project will be enough to cover the expenses from start to finish. You are not alone, Many people feel like this. And  it is a valid concern for many. Let's get you unstuck from...

Authorities have confirmed that the body of Peris Mugera, a political commentator and blogger in Tharaka Nithi County, has been found in Kirinyaga County. Family members of the deceased accompanying Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers from Tharaka Nithi County on Friday, March 8, 2024, confirmed that the body was Mugera’s. This is after images surfaced on the internet showing the...

High cost of buying homes and poor land tenure system are the main reasons Kenyans construct own homes as opposed to purchasing ready ones, experts  say.  Most Kenyans prefer building own homes unlike in most developed economies where majority of the people buy ready homes. Recent report says only 3 per cent of Kenyan households living in own homes bought them while majority,94 per cent, live in...

One requires the following documents: The prescribed form (Form R.L. 22) An affidavit explaining the interest the cautioner has in the land A copy of the title (or the title number) The prescribed fee It is important to note that no notice is required to be given to the proprietor of the land before one lodges a caution. The documents are filed with the Registrar of Lands who then gives...