2024

The day Raila wept and shook uncontrollably

 Miguna theatrically reveals how Raila wept one afternoon after a meeting with President Kibaki at the apex of the friction sparked by the pronouncement of the 2007 disputed presidential results.    “Eeeeh ... eehhhh ... eiiii... Please save me from Kibaki! Eeeeeh... eiiiii ... Please don’t let me go back to that man ... I don’t want to go back to Kibaki!  Please save me from Kibaki!”...

Estate Street Foods That Give Kenyans Abroad a Bout of Homesickness

We all must agree that street food can be very inviting and it is very hard to resist the aroma, from chips mwitu, to samosa’s, we all look forward to it. Below are some of the street foods that every Kenyan and foreigner should try Kuku Choma This might be kinda new to most people, but it has been adopted in sub-urban estates and roughly go for Ksh 150-200 a piece. With this little amount, be...

Why serviced apartment is the next big thing in real estate

When planning leisure, conference or business tourism, local and international tourists give special consideration to accommodation, and for a long time, hotels were the common choice. This is changing as more and more tourists are opting for serviced apartments. “Hotel rooms have been the most common accommodation option, even though they do not allow much flexibility and are also not very...

How to use your smartphone as a WiFi hotspot

Here are the steps of sharing internet connection by enabling mobile hotspot: Swipe the Home screen up or down to bring up the apps and open Settings. Tap Connections, then scroll down and tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, and then tap Mobile Hotspot to enable it. Depending on your software, your menu wording might be different (such as “Wireless & networks” instead of “Connections”),...

Here is why there is always a slum next to every posh estate in Nairobi e.g. Langata and Kibera

A low concrete wall is all that divides posh Lang’ata and the expansive Kibera slum, a settlement of tin shacks. In many other areas, the only boundary is an imaginary one that seems to exist only in the minds of residents from both sides. Indeed Kenya is a country of confounding contrasts and nowhere is this division between the wealthy and the impoverished better illustrated than in the capital,...

Terror gangs of Nakuru that are making residents pee in their houses

In the good old days, Kivumbini, Kaloleni, Flamingo, Paul Machanga, Baharini and Ojuka estates in Nakuru town were the most sought after residential areas for low income earners. This was for a good reason. Unlike other estates, these had all the amenities including round-the-clock water supply at a subsidised cost and a consistent supply of electricity. Garbage collection was done weekly, making...

Area Code – Embakasi Village formerly“Satan’s Paradise”

Embakasi Village started off in the 1950s as the location of the infamous Embakasi Prison, nicknamed “Satan’s Paradise”, one of the most notorious prisons during the State of Emergency imposed by the British Colonial government at the time. The mau mau suspects detained in this Prison were forced to construct Embakasi Airport between 1954 and 1958.   This airport was later renamed Jomo...

Blow by blow account into the investigation of how Tecra died daughter of Keroche Breweries owner Tabitha Karanja

Chronology  surround death of Tecra, arrest and acquitting of Omar Lali: May 3, 2020: Tecra Muigai, daughter of Keroche Breweries owners Tabitha and Joseph Karanja is airlifted to a Nairobi hospital to receive treatment after she fell down the stairs. Her family in a statement, said she died after "a tragic accident”. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) immediately begins...

Condo vs Duplex: What Is the Difference?

"Condo" and "duplex" are terms used to describe different types of residential properties. They have distinct characteristics and ownership structures. Let's explore the differences between them: Condo (Condominium): A condominium, often referred to as a condo, is a type of housing where individual units within a larger building or complex are privately owned. Condo owners own...

The Real History of Halloween

Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2022 will occur on Monday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of...

How can I write a will? Do I need a lawyer for me to write a will?

What is the importance of a will? A will enables you to have control over your property even after you are deceased. For instance, how your estate should be distributed. If you die without a will, your estate will be distributed to your relatives according to a certain legal formula. This can be very different from what you wanted or intended to happen. It can also cause complications, delays and extra...

eSIM (embedded SIM), a digital SIM that enables to connect to any network worldwide without SIM swap

https://twitter.com/i/status/1628708017829978112 eSIM is a new technology that is revolutionising the way people use cellular network services ranging from voice calls and mobile banking and is largely meant to phase out physical sim cards.   Currently, the eSIM service is available to select devices but with its rising popularity, most leading phone manufacturers are embracing the...

Like Love Wealth Comes Softly @KenyanTraffic

Some people in their zeal will jump to anything thing that promises money and call it a business. Some businesses could leave you in hospital under heavy doses of antidepressants or even in hole, literally dead. Here is why. 1. Get Rich Quick Strategies You have already heard or even been fleeced by get-rich-quick schemes like the pyramid plans and betting companies where the founder swims in millions...

Teachers thought Jomo Kenyatta was only good enough to be a mason

Whether or not that ever comes to pass, Jomo Kenyatta will continue to capture the imagination of Kenyans born before independence and those who grew up under his rule. Was he a man who just happened to be in the right place at the right time or was there something truly magical about the man with the fly whisk and glowing eyes? It is a question that has exercised...

EBRU TV Live

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How to use your ID to recover your lost KRA PIN

KRA runs a free kra pin checker service and which requires that you have your national id card. Scan your original ID (from a cyber or office) and send an email saying you can’t recall you pin and that you need them to send it to your email to callcenter@kra.go.ke. Kra guys will respond within a few hours and voila, you will have your long lost kra pin back.   Call using the following...

Prof George Magoha’s final moments, he collapsed 4 times before he died

https://youtu.be/tJC09hGGWeI The late Education CS George Magoha somewhat knew his time to leave this world had come hours before he collapsed and died.    His colleague Walter Mwanda told the media at Lee Funeral Home where Magoha's remains were taken after his death on Tuesday that he had a premonition he was going to die.   "He had a premonition and told his wife, I suppose,...

How long will it it to get back your money from your rental property -ROI

Rental yields are moderate to good in Nairobi, expect around 6.5% from an apartment. How much will you earn? Gross rental yields on Nairobi apartments are moderately good, at around 6.0% to 7%. Townhouses yield around 5.0% to 6.0%. Yields on detached houses are lower, at 4% to 5.5%. Nairobi property is attractive, with significant capital gains potential. The best combination of rental yield and...