METHOD 1 To reverse an M-Pesa transaction sent to the wrong paybill, you have to forward the Mpesa transaction SMS or text message you received to the shortcode 456. When you send the SMS to the Mpesa reversal code 456, the refund will be made within 24 hours. METHOD 2 Call Safaricom customer care for the reversal of the transaction, you can dial 234 or 100. Also, you can try...
What You Need cellulose sponge, dishwashing liquid, painter's tape, primer, paint, paint tray, paint roller, two-inch angled paintbrush, ladder Step-by-steps instructions: Clean the walls Using a large cellulose sponge and a solution of water mixed with a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid, clean your walls to remove any dust, dirt, and grease. Tape the trim Use blue painter’s...
The growing shift to solar power systems by heavy-consuming industrialists seeking reliable and cheaper supply has rattled electricity distributor Kenya Power amid thinning revenues. The utility firm said some of its industrial customers — who account for about 54.8 per cent of its sales revenues — are gradually shifting to own-generated solar power, dealing a further blow to its already dwindling...
A long Jogoo Road, a few metres from the bus stage dubbed Kwa Odinga by residents of Jerusalem Estate in Nairobi’s Eastlands area stands a house whose neighbours share memories of one of the country’s prominent families. Children play in an open space overlooking the house in the neighbourhood of Dr Livingstone Primary School that the doyen of opposition politics in Kenya and former vice president,...
If you do not feel safe, no matter where you live, you will not be a happy tenant. Even if you live in a leafy neighbourhood that has running water all day-long, has a sewerage system that works, or is near amenities such as schools, hospitals and one-stop malls, if you do not feel secure when you go to sleep at night, you will be a dissatisfied homeowner. Several years ago, residents of Ngei Phase II in...
A university don is the talk of town after she was caught pants down with her driver in a car. Her marriage is now on the rocks, with her husband threatening divorce. The don is now trying everything to save the marriage. On the other hand, the affair seems to have emboldened the driver, who is now accused of harassing fellow staff in the don's office. The staff are consequently avoiding him to...
A section of Kitengela residents in Kajiado County have come together to build a Sh40 million sewer line following claims of adverse health caused by lack of a sewerage system in the populous town. In two months, locals will have their dreams come true after a long bumpy road characterised by a myriad challenges. Residents comprising 286 landlords from Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) area...
Riparian land is land adjacent to an ocean, lake, sea, river, dam or water course. Over the last few weeks, the Government has embarked on demolishing buildings and structures in Nairobi that have been built on or close to a river. In recent years, the city’s rivers have been flooding due to several factors, including urbanisation and the rise of river side developments. Private land which has a river...
We are in a country where many people talk big with no real stuff! The media constantly lures young professionals to reach the top before they turn 40! On three different occasions I have been approached by fellows who want to feature my story. But their true motivation was a brown envelop. Not real stories. As you may rightfully guess, we couldn’t agree on principle. But this sent me thinking how...
This could be used to fundraise for emergency medical bills, funerals, weddings, education and charity. Medical Fund Duly filled and signed short term Paybill application form and Terms and Conditions stating purpose and duration.(Provided by Safaricom) Copy of ID/Passport/Alien /Military card of the applicant Certified supporting documents from the hospital/doctor treating the...
Paying Park Fees on Mobile Phone: In the latest directive, visitors can pay for the services on their mobile phone by simply following simple steps: 1. Download the e-Citizen mobile app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. 2. Open the app and create an account or sign in if you already have an account. 3. Tap on the "Services" tab. 4. Scroll down and select "Kenya Wildlife...
If you intend to travel with your child outside Kenya, they'll need a passport. The immigration department no longer includes children on their parents' passports. This is intended to make international travel more secure for children and reduce the risk of kidnapping and child trafficking. Here's how to go about applying for a minor (anyone under the age of 18) in Kenya in 5 simple steps:...
A Milimani law court has allowed Police to hold the primary suspect in the murder of Nairobi Hospital Finance Director Eric Maigo for 21 days to conduct investigations. The teenager, who had been evading authorities since last Thursday, was captured in Kibra by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The teenager was presented to the Milimani law Courts presided over by the...
The bus that plunged into river Enziu on Saturday has been retrieved. The bus was retrieved on Sunday evening. Seven bodies were recovered from the wrecked bus bringing the number of deaths to 31. Twenty-four deaths were reported on Saturday after the bus capsized in the river in Mwingi East. Twelve people were rescued. The recovery...
A marriage partner is not automatically entitled to a half of the couple's property in case of divorce. This is according to the Court of Appeal, which last week ruled that a case in which a woman had been awarded 50 per cent of property in Kenya and the UK, be heard afresh. Three judges said it was erroneous for Justice William Musyoka of the High Court to assume and hold that the Constitution...
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They are essentially an entire wall transformed into a collage of windows. Of course, there are a lot of advantages to having a window wall including vastly improved natural light and a closer connection to nature. Yet seemingly placing so much glass in your home is going to hijack the cost of the home. Of course, there is also the maintenance of keeping the glass clean and reaching higher places in...
This is one lonely job... Japan PM Yoshihide Suga has appointed a minister of loneliness to deal with icreasing depression as a result of the continuing pandemic. Tetsushi Sakamotonow former regional revitalization minister is the man to address loneliness and isolation. Days before the appointment, Japan had recorded an sharp increase in suicides mostly involving women and...
Most of us have been charging our phones wrong, according to a phone repair expert who specializes in refurbishing old handsets. The way many of us recharge our phones - including leaving it on charge overnight or plugged in while we work - can actually damage the battery, permanently diminishing the amount of charge the device can hold Letting phones run out of battery altogether...
To obtain a passport in Kenya, you need to follow the application process outlined by the Department of Immigration. Here are the general steps involved: Gather the required documents: You will need the following documents: Completed passport application form (Form 19), which can be obtained from the Department of Immigration offices or downloaded from their official website. Original birth...
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