January 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evWEuVR1XIs Undercover Al Jazeera reporters, on Thursday  exposed how Kamlesh Pattni, alias Brother Paul turned dirty money into gold and established Southern Africa's largest smugglers ring.   A four-part investigative series revealed that Pattni would turn dirty money into gold and export it from Zimbabwe to Dubai, where he allegedly owned gold trading...

These days, you are more likely to be robbed during the day than at night in most Nairobi estates. And I’m not talking about house robberies or carjackings, the thieves pounce on you as you are going about your day-to-day activities. You might have forgotten to buy something or you realize that your cooking oil ran out when you are about to cook. So you decide to go rush to a nearby shop to get...

The iconic Hilton Hotel - located at the heart of Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) - is shutting its doors after 53 years of operations in the country. An official from Hilton Hotel confirmed the hotel will cease operations in Kenya in December this year. The official, however, did not divulge more details as to why Hilton was closing down, noting that the management will issue a detailed...

A person ceases to be a director if the person— (a) ceases to be a director under the Act or under section 411 of the Insolvency Act, 2015, or is prohibited from being a director by law; (b) becomes bankrupt or makes any arrangement or composition with the person’s creditors generally; (c) becomes a mentally disordered person; (d) resigns the office of director by notice given to the other...

Not long ago I got a call at about 11:45 PM on a weeknight. Being a landlord, I always answer the phone: Me: (groggily) Hello? Caller: Hi, I was calling about the apartment for rent, is it still available? Me: Yes... Caller: Can you tell me more about it? When can I see it? Me: (thinking maybe she didn't realize about different time zones) Are you calling from abroad? Caller: No, I'm...

Identify the bulb-type that needs to be changed. Check whether it is a screw-in or bayonet type, and whether you have a new one in stock. Note: Keep a torch handy. You may need it to change a bulb after dark. Switch off the mains switch on the distribution board or electricity dispenser. Switch off the light at the light switch or wall socket. Note: If a lamp's bulb is to be...

Former US President Ronald Reagan described African delegates to the UN as “monkeys”, in newly-unearthed tapes published by a US magazine. He made the comment in a 1971 telephone call with then-President Richard Nixon. Mr Reagan, who was governor of California at the time, was angered that African delegates at the UN sided against the US in a vote. Members of the Tanzanian delegation started...

This is a detailed design layout of a concrete kitchen island. The design includes various labeled components, such as a cast-in counter slab, tap, sink, storage drawers, under-sink cupboard, and a dishwasher. Here are some key dimensions provided in the image:   - Overall length: 3300 mm - Height: 900 mm - Width of each section: 620 mm - Height of the counter slab: 100 mm - Depth of...

As friends and family of the murdered NLC deputy Communications Director Jenniffer Wambua gathered at Machakos Golf club for a funeral service, homicide investigators pitched tent at the nearby Machakos police station. The investigators from Nairobi spent the better part of the day reviewing investigations files into a car accident that occurred only weeks before her mysterious death. The...

Buildings linked to the high and mighty in society have been reduced to rubble as the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) cracks on structures erected on riparian land. Shell Petrol station, Java Restaurant, South End Mall, all in Nairobi, are some of the major establishments whose owners have been left counting losses amounting to millions of shillings in this crackdown. There are...

When  it comes to painting your home's exterior in hot climates, the choice of color isn't just about aesthetics; it's also about functionality. The right paint color can help keep your house cooler, protect against UV damage, and potentially save on energy costs. Here’s a comprehensive guide on selecting the best outdoor paint colors for hot environments.   Why Color Matters in Hot...

Choosing other roof structures with timber trusses has already become the standard choice for building construction, especially for residential buildings. When it comes to the roof, there is no doubt that there is a need for stable and high-quality structure, and the roof trusses offer a number of advantages in this regard, as compared to, for example, traditional rafter solutions. Timber trusses are...

WHAT IS LEASE EXTENSION? A Lease extension is granted by the government through the National Land Commission (NLC) when the lessee applies for an extension of term before the existing term has expired. A good example is the question above where the lease term of 99 years with effect from 1st January, 1920 still has 4 years before it expires. In this case if the lessee applies for an extension they...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1585734426956566528 Mount Longonot is a stratovolcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, Africa. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s. Its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong'ot, meaning "mountains of many spurs" or "steep ridges".   Mount Longonot is protected by Kenya Wildlife Service as part of Mount...

A P3 form is used to request for medical examination by a Medical Officer of Health, in order to determine the nature and extent of the bodily injury sustained by a complainant(s) in assault cases. The P3 form is in two parts.  Part I. This is filled out by the Police Officer assigned to the case, indicating details of the complainant or suspect in question in a particular case, as well as a...

Kenyans must have invented the traffic jam. Boy! don't we love the excuse? it always works like charm. How we wish we had the Winter too. Kenyans are a peculiar people: - They come late but still don't want to queue or be kept waiting. - They come late but still want the best seat at the front row - They won't vote but still want a president of their choice Kenyans are lovers of...

The Kenyan human rights community is in mourning following the abrupt death of Roseline Odede, the esteemed chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Known for her fearless advocacy and dedication to justice, Odede's passing after a brief illness has left a void in the fight for human rights in Kenya. A Beacon for Human Rights Roseline Odede was not just a leader within KNCHR...

The City of Nairobi owes its development to the Kenya to Uganda Railway project, initiated by the colonialists in 1896. The railway ran from the coastal town of Mombasa to Kenya’s neighbor country Uganda. The town was then demarcated around 1905 through racial segregation and land was designated to different races; the Europeans, Indians, and Africans. Africans, who were mainly laborers and...

Goodnews! you can now move funds between your PayPal and M-PESA accounts. What is the PayPal Mobile Money Service with M-PESA? This is a money transfer service for PayPal and M-PESA customers, enabling joint customers to move funds between their own accounts. The service is provided by TransferTo in partnership with Safaricom and PayPal. Who operates the service? The Service...

There are three main approval stages in the building plan approvals in Kenya. Namely: A) County Government Approvals B) NEMA Approvals C) Project Registration by National Construction Authority (NCA)   1.COUNTY GOVERNMENT APPROVALS REQUIREMENTS -Architectural drawings behind them a registered Architect/Firm by BORAQS. -Structural drawings behind them a registered Structural...