Fraudsters are known to use tactics that take advantage of customers; they require you to provide information or do something yourself. To avoid being party to any frauds or scams on M-PESA, please take note of the following: Check M-PESA balance When you perform an M-PESA transaction, you will receive a text message that confirms your transaction and tells you your new balance. You can also check...
If you are applying for a U.S. visa in Kenya, you will need to go through the following steps, including the visa interview: Complete the online application: Visit the U.S. Department of State's Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website and complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form. Make sure to fill in all the required information...
This is how you register for NHIF cover both offline and online. You are eligible if you are a resident in Kenya and has attained the age of 18 years, if your income(formal and informal) from salaries or self-employment is more than Ksh 1000 per month and Ksh 12,000 per year. This includes foreign visitors legally working in Kenya. You can always check the NHIF Rates to know precisely the amount you...
Many people think house-hunting journey ends with finding a vacant space, read on to find out why this is just the beginning. 1. Rent You definitely want a house that you can afford. In addition, you don't want to spend the entire month's sweat in house rent. Financial advisors recommend not more than 10% of your take home on rent expenditure. Where do you stand? 2. Security This is a major factor. Of...
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(1) A person who is not a citizen may hold land on the basis of leasehold tenure only, and any such lease, however granted, shall not exceed ninety-nine years. (2) If a provision of any agreement, deed, conveyance or document of whatever nature purports to confer on a person who is not a citizen an interest in land greater than a ninety-nine year lease, the provision shall be regarded as conferring on...
Requirements: Fill the online application form Attach the following documents: Copy of National Identity Card or valid Passport or valid Alien Card for Refugees One coloured passport-size photo for each Applicant Copy of Death Certificate (if widow or widower) Copy of Divorce Decree Absolute (If the partner had been married before and is divorced) A sworn affidavit to...
America was Irene Gakwa's dream nation. But her mysterious disappearance has continued to intrigue her friends, neighbours, and family, who cannot determine her whereabouts. And, what could have gone wrong, went wrong. Irene, 32, was supposed to be home with her family in Kenya for Christmas. Her father, Francis Kambo, was to buy her an air ticket and had high hopes of seeing his...
If you are small real estate dealer, here are simple ways you can increase the value of a low-priced piece of property and sell it at a premium rate:How to sell cheap property at premium rate EXTRA ROOM An additional room may dramatically increase the overall value of your property or the rental income. Only make sure that such modifications are permitted in your zone. EXTRA GARAGE Just like an...
It is believed that the two men left Kwenia for Nairobi at about 8pm. When they got to the main road, they were stopped by GSU officers who, according to the police, were responding to reports that a stolen vehicle had been sighted in the area. The police say the GSU officers, under the command of the inspector on duty, had been dispatched to set up the road block, in a...
Learning the basics of building construction helps to construct a building project successfully. The steps involved in building construction are explained below: Basic Steps in Starting a Building Project When there is a plan to develop a new building, it is very necessary to have an idea about the start and the end of the building project. The flowchart below shows the construction flow from the start...
Steve has lived in Nairobi’s Harambee Estate for the last six years. It is a second home to him, a place where he has set up a life and brought up his young family. When he relocated here, he was attracted by two major things; the open spaces where his children could play, and the easy availability of good schools in the neighbourhood. For him, therefore, the three-bedroom bungalow that the city...
Mlango Kubwa estate served as an important entry point into Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) back in the 1950s. The estate, Mlango Kubwa, lies some 3.7 kilometers from Nairobi CBD. Not far from it, on the opposite side of Juja road, lies the famous Mathare. Mathare valley, to be specific. Locals arriving in Nairobi, in 1950s, especially from villages in Muranga, Kiambu areas of Thika had to be...
Celebrated media personality Betty Mutei Kyallo has opened up about her pregnancy experience, dwelling on the pain that came with delivering her now 7-year-old daughter, Ivanna. In a recent video on YouTube, Betty recounted how she is still tormented by the labor pains. “I don’t want to discourage any person who is watching this and is expectant. Everybody has her own experience, but...
An expose on Citizen television by journalist Lulu Hassan has sparked anger among Kenyans who have called upon the Communications Authority to jam signals around Kamiti Maximum Security Prison. The expose centered on convicts who continue to fleece Kenyans even when they are in jail. Undated video footage showed prisoners in Cell A colluding with warders who provide them with phones...
How to Check Your Water Bill Using Your Mobile Phone Dial *888# on your phone. You will be directed to a window that has 7 options. Key in '2' on the dialogue box to get to query your bill. Enter you meter number Your current bill will be displayed. Source: Nairobi...
This article is a continuation of "Renting Vs Owning a house" If you missed the first part please find here Reasons for Renting. Reasons for Buying: INCREASED EQUITY When you pay rent you are increasing the landlords equity. However with each installment paid towards your mortgage to get closer to owning that house and you increase your home equity. You can use it later to acquire credit...
Looking for the best property listing websites to sell your house fast? Well, you’ve come to the right place. With so many real estate websites out there, it can be challenging to find the one that is most suitable for your needs. However, there are a lot of real estate agents in the market but you should only go for the best consultants in specific areas like property dealer in Bahria. Whether you are...
“Okoa Stima”, is a service that enables customers to borrow any amount within their credit limits and pay back within 7 days. This is a loan facility from Safaricom – serviced at 10 percent fee via Mpesa money transfer service. Users can register up to 3 meters. Un-registered meters cannot use this facility. How to register for Okoa Stima service; Dial *885# and accept terms and...
Your home truly connotes your style, personality and way of living in an outspoken manner. So it is very essential that your home should be designed in a proper and trendy way. With some easy and creative interior design tips you can design and decorate your home in a more stylish and elegant manner. Here are a few easy tips for your interior design that will add a pleasing, fresh and entirely...
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