2024

When being a landlord turns into a dreadful nightmare

After completing their rental houses many people think they will smile all the way to the bank but the joy soon turns into a dreadful nightmare Peter Kiruga regrets ever thinking of owning rental property in Githurai 44 estate.  “Had I known then what I know now, I would have bought a piece of land and become a dairy farmer instead,” he says.  His woes are caused by defaulting tenants,...

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Go into Business

You don't like your current role, Find another role with the same company. Find another jobYou don't like your current employer. find another employer. You want lots of free time. stop being lazy business ain't for lazy people. Everyone is going into business. once you get into business your bills remain your individual responsibility not everyone's. many times you'll be lonely sorting your own owes....

Angry Maasai community claims the land given to Nairobi Game Park was grabbed by colonialists without compensation

The decision to give out extra land to Nairobi National Park has angered the leaders of the Empakasi Oolera Trust that has been fighting for return of what they call their ancestral land. The land was hived off after several government task forces were appointed to determine the ownership of the disputed 10,000 acres. The land is known as the Sheep and Goats' land on the border of the Kajiado Kaputiei...

How a septic tank is constructed

A Septic tank is basically an underground structure made of concrete, fibreglass, or plastic thought which is domestic sewage water stored for primary treatment. A proper septic tank design is essential to the proper working of this underground system. A septic tank also known as a sewage collection system is also treats sewage on a small scale which is common in areas with no connection to main...

10 ranks of the Kenya Defense Force – KDF

There are ten ranks in the Kenya Defence Forces.   Members of the Defence Forces are guided by unmatched discipline and respect depending on the rank of an officer.   KDF comprises of three sister services, namely Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Kenya Navy. The three are under Service Commanders who oversee their operations.   Regardless of one’s service affliction,...

EIA – What kind of projects require Environment Impact Assessment be carried out?

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical examination of the effects of a project on the environment. An EIA identifies both negative and positive impacts of any development activity or project, how it affects people, their property and the environment. EIA also identifies measures to mitigate the negative impacts, while maximizing on the positive ones. EIA is basically a preventive process. It...

More and more Kenyans seeking divorce – Cruelty and adultery are top among the reasons spouses move to court to seek annulment of a marriage

In February alone, 149 cases have already been filed, court documents show. In January, about 95 people petitioned the court to dissolve their marriages. The number keeps rising. Last year, when the register was closed on December 31, some 1,108 people had filed petitions to dissolve their unions. In December 2017, it stood at 909 people and two years later, the number had risen to...

Protecting School Land

The Lang’ata Road Primary land dispute with a private developer is an eye opener. It unfortunate that a crisis has to occur to wake up our senses of proactiveness. We must agree that private developers are not going anywhere and that they are a vital element to the needs of our growing economy, they provide housing and other crucial amenities like Hotels, Hospitals, office blocks etcetera. However...

8 million dollars – the money Oprah Winfrey made from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview

Oprah Winfrey has validated her business strategy after reportedly netting US$8 million for the exclusive interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle. Besides making the staggering sum, the interview that was aired by CBS was watched by over 17 million viewers, according to The Washington Post, a figure comparable to numbers seen during major sporting events...

Fences make good neighbors, how to decide if you need a hedge or a fence

https://twitter.com/i/status/1324084923943342084 Perhaps because their primary objective is concealment rather than a complementary to the beauty of the main investment, boundary fences seldom get attention commensurate to their value. Yet a look at the sayings and quotes across communities and cultures vindicates the place of fences to mankind. A version of ‘good fences make good neighbours’...

Huge gas explosion and fire kills at least 2, injures hundreds in Nyayo Embakasi

https://youtu.be/qNG4Fc1SBGo https://twitter.com/i/status/1753182762213749151 A gas explosion in Kenya’s capital on Thursday night killed at least two people and injured 222 others, according to authorities. The blaze started when a truck carrying gas blew up in Nairobi’s Mradi, Embakasi area at about 11:30 p.m. local time, “igniting a huge ball of fire that spread widely,” government...

How to Build a House Foundation Step by Step

Building foundations is the crucial starting point when it comes to building a house. Your foundations will safely distribute the weight of your new home and prevent the subsoil from spreading, avoiding an unequal settlement of the structure, which could lead to structural issues down the line. Mistakes at this stage could prove costly so it’s vital to double check all measurements, mark them on the...

How to Advertise on Makao Bora

 To advertise your property on Makao Bora simply  Register with your email address(also as your username)   Check for a confirmation email with a verification link.  Follow the link to set a password and login. You can now start advertising your land/houses for-sale or to-let. Each Ad costs Ksh400 (Ad is displayed for 3 months) OR  You can simply send us the...

Top five estates where millionaires call home

They are known locally as the leafy suburbs where residents eat life with a big spoon. Living in any of the affluent neighbourhoods in the city is said to enhance one’s standing in society and result in better health and general well-being. For example, an individual’s motivation to exercise can be boosted by living in a neighborhood that has safe areas for walking, jogging or cycling. Conversely,...

How the missing Indians were taken to the forest and slaughtered

Details have emerged on how two Indians and their Kenyan taxi driver were trailed, abducted and killed inside Aberdare Forest by a four-man squad from the now disbanded Special Service Unit of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).   The three were marked men and it was a matter of when, not if, they would be killed. The motive for the murders is not yet known, but sheds light on an...