2024

Kenya Power has halted the provision of multiple meters for housing unit blocks owned by a single customer in a strategy aimed at sealing revenue leaks due to illegal connections. In new guidelines, the utility said that applications for meter separation will also not be processed, although sub-metering would be allowed. “Management has recently revised guidelines on metering new connection...

In the developing story on Ngong Forest land controversy covered extensively by Citizen TV, it has emerged that the late Francis Lotodo, the then minister for natural resources might have duped the country on the reasons for hiving off 53 hectares of forest land. Lotodo vaguely claimed the parcel of land was meant for a fictitious school with no name or even acreage. Parliamentary proceedings of April 1998...

New audio has been released of Princess Diana talking about how Britain’s Prince Charles – now King Charles III – was disappointed that they were having a boy, not a girl, when Prince Harry was born. The late princess recorded a series of audio tapes in the 1990s and had them secretly delivered to author Andrew Morton before her death in a high-speed car crash in 1997. Some of the audio is being...

Media personality and philanthropist Janet Mbugua recently shared her journey almost two years since quitting alcohol. Janet shared on her YouTube channel that giving up alcohol was a decision she took on her own and wasn't forced to do so by anyone or anything. However, she didn't set a deadline for her sobriety. “It was something that I felt that it was the right decision for myself and it’s...

There’s a reason nearly high-end property sellers use a reputable listing agent: Selling land or a house takes time, knowledge of neighborhood trends, and negotiating skills. So while eliminating the agent’s commission of the sale price, on average—sounds mighty tempting, try to resist. The agent’s chief tasks are to help set the right price and then get buyers in the door. Agents have access...

The earlier architects designed buildings with front view facades that would give them aesthetic appeal from passersby. More like the American concept the Europeans who first put up permanent structures modelled them on the ones back home. Home owners were somehow proud to show off the beauty of their structures. Did you know that as late as the year 2000, Kenya’s State House just had simple kei...

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER AND SEWER APPLICATION a) Water Application Instructions Individuals 1. Clear the existing bills in the LR/ Property or bills on any other existing contracts with NCWSC. 2. Attach Photocopy of applicant’s ID and KRA PIN. In case of a company attach certified copies of KRA PIN and Certificate of Incorporation. 3. Attach Property location sketch map (draw on space...

Westlands Member of Parliament Timothy Wanyonyi had never in his wildest dreams imagined he would be a politician, leave alone a MP after he almost lost his life in a carjacking incident about 21 years ago. Filled with ambition and motivation, Timothy was fresh out of law school was working at his elder brother Moses Wetangula’s law firm, Wetangula and Company Advocates when disaster struck and left...

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria is set to undergo stem cell surgery in Dubai.   This comes after the MP's feet exploded after standing on an electric mat for four hours, sustaining third-degree burns.   Speaking to Capital FM on Tuesday, Kuria revealed that he will be among the pioneers to undergo the stem cell surgery in the world.   “I am scheduled for stem cell surgery...

Bail and Bond in the Courts  The courts have powers under the Constitution and the CPC to admit an accused person to bail or to release him or her upon executing a bond with sureties for his or her appearance. The exercise of these powers entails the performance of the following judicial and administrative functions: Determining whether or not an accused person should be granted bail;...

Builders can steal from homeowners in a variety of ways. Some of the most common methods include: Overcharging: Builders may overcharge homeowners for materials, labor, or the overall cost of the project. They may also add unnecessary charges to the bill. Using inferior materials: Builders may use cheaper, inferior materials than they agreed to in the contract. This can save them money, but it...

Don't buy the latest model in the market. Whether a phone or a computer wait for a couple of months go back to the store and you'll buy the gadget for a fraction. In a new job, don’t immediately begin pointing out mistakes and what needs to be changed. Keep your cool, compliment what's working and learn the characters and ranks so you know who to share your ideas with and predict their...

Application to correct names in the register is permissible where there is a spelling mistake, which makes the name differ from the one on the national identification document. It is also permissible where a proprietor has acquired an additional name to previous ones. To commence the process of correction of name, the proprietor must get a letter from the local administration stating that the names are...

A lease is an interest in land for a specific period of time and subject to payment of rent. Likewise there are also restrictions or conditions imposed by the lessor (land lord) to the lessee (tenant) on what he/she can do with the land. For example in the question above the person holding the 99 year lease is the lessee while the government is the lessor/land lord. In Kenya the government grants leases...

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspected serial killer and rapist who has been terrorizing residents of Ruiru, Kiambu County.   According to the DCI, 29-year-old Paul Magara Morara, who is believed to be a member of a cult, has been killing women and strangely stealing their panties.   The DCI says the suspect, who was arrested...

A deputy director at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) bought the bulk of 35 apartments in the four months to September 2019 when Kenya withdrew the old Sh1,000 banknote to tackle illicit financial flows. The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) has raised the red flag that the apartments worth Sh374.5 million and Sh94 million in bank accounts linked to Margaret Wanja Muthui were the products of illicit...

By loveKenyan businesses have received a boost in storage and warehousing after Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) launched a $6million (S653.1 million) warehousing facility in Limuru. The ALP West facility sits on an expansive 49 acres that comprise of seven phases. There has been a huge local warehousing demand in recent months, especially in the wake of Covid-19,  as businesses adapt to e-commerce...

Drone Technology Where are all the drones that were purchased 3 years ago? You could set up a repair shop for broken drones. You can train beginners on how to fly a drone. You could find idle drones and hire them out at a commission to people who need to use them. App Market There’s a worldwide headache, the silent ache of slow smartphones as a result of installing numerous apps, some of which we...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1701838064631291932 Epoxy flooring is a type of flooring that is made from a combination of resins and hardeners. It is a popular choice for commercial and residential applications because of its durability, versatility, and low maintenance requirements. Here are some of the pros and cons of epoxy flooring: Pros: Durable and long-lasting: Epoxy flooring is resistant...

Starting a business in the are of your passion is a big plus. However you must not think even for one moment that it's going to be easy. All the vagaries of trade will hit you just the same way they hit every entrepreneur. Passion doesn't attract profits it only motivates you to begin and to keep going. There will also be lonely days and stormy days that you'll seriously consider quitting your passion....