Here are simple steps to be followed when constructing a house Obtain a Survey Plan from Survey of Kenya Obtain a project report from an environmental expert and submit to National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Obtain approval of the environmental impact study from NEMA Submit and obtain approval of the Architectural Plans – The required documents to be submitted are the following: i. The...
Lending money is one of the oldest, and most profitable, businesses on the face of the earth. As a good friend of mine once said, “You aren’t making money until your money is making money.” Hard Money Lender – A hard money lender is a person who lends money for the acquisition and/or improvements to an investment property – based almost entirely off how good the deal is. If you are looking...
Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza has revoked the appointme nt of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s son Kevin Muasya and blogger Pauline Njoroge as members of the Tourism Board. The CS made the announcement in a Gazette Notice dated March 9, 2023, dismissing the pair alongside three other members before the conclusion of their term in the Ministry. The...
A would-be thief in Houston who was locked inside a cellphone store by an employee tried to escape by shooting the locks, and when that failed, fell to his knees to pray, according to a video recently released by police. John Bell tried to rob Latino Cellular, but an employee at the store refused to open the register and walked out along with the customers — and then locked the door, trapping Bell...
Treasury bonds are a secure, medium- to long-term investment that typically offer you interest payments every six months throughout the bond’s maturity. The Central Bank auctions Treasury bonds on a monthly basis, but offers a variety of bonds throughout the year, so prospective investors should regularly check for upcoming auctions. Most Treasury bonds in Kenya are fixed rate, meaning that the...
So you think with your title deed under lock and key your property is safe? You pity those who get evicted and wonder how they got duped into buying someone else’s land. But just how safe are your important land ownership and transaction documents at the lands office? Just ask Mr Reuben Wamburu Karoba from Githiga in Githunguri, Kiambu County. In 2012, Mr Karoba was given a quarter-acre piece of...
https://twitter.com/i/status/1729033860770419091 South Sudan President Salva Kiir made some verbal slip-ups during his maiden speech as the East African Community (EAC) chairman. While addressing the heads of state on November 25, 2023, for the first time as the EAC chair, President Kiir struggled to read out his speech. He began his speech by thanking the dignitaries and acknowledging the...
What is Rent? Rent means payments received from a right granted to another person for use or occupation of immovable property which includes premium or similar consideration received for the use or occupation of property. Rental Income Taxation Under Annual Regime Rent is charged on actual amount received Expense incurred to generate rent is allowed under section 15 of the Income Tax Act. Tax...
Philomena Njeri, who was killed by her husband on Tuesday, was a jovial, party-loving woman who ate life with a large spoon but was unfulfilled. According to Njeri's friends, she wanted a child so badly that she kept talking about babies. "She had lived her life and after her birthday in March this year, her desire to give birth grew," said Anne Wambui, who was her friend. Wambui said Njeri's...
https://youtu.be/GUdDXx-prgo?si=tY47DEdMs0FBXFSg In an exciting breakthrough for environmental science, Kenyan researchers have discovered that larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm, a species of darkling beetle, can digest plastic. This discovery could revolutionize how we address the growing problem of plastic waste, particularly here in Africa, where despite contributing just 5% of global plastic...
1. Ruaka- "Rui rua aka" Meaning "River of women" The river, known as "Rui-Rwa-Aka", meaning "women’s river", was reserved for Kikuyu girls during circumcision for its cold-morning anaesthetic waters. Ruaraka was the corrupted version of the name. 2. Dagoretti- "Ndagurite" Meaning a place that's not yet bought as Karen Blixen had already the rest of the area. 3. Rumuruti (in Laikipia)- The town...
Although, for building construction requires lots of time and it is tedious work, yet its result is a permanent asset for us. Therefore, care should be taken in building construction process. Before planning, building construction projects must consider important aspects like the purpose of construction, utility, financial proficiency, the demand for work, etc. As the decision of building construction...
Viewing a house can be one of the most stressful and time-consuming parts of the moving experience, especially for first time buyers who have no experience and no idea of what to expect. Your ideal house Before you have even chosen your first house to view, it may be worth spending time creating an image of your perfect house. Make a list of the various features you want this perfect house to...
If there is someone who has both ears of President William Ruto, it is the little-known Farouk Kibet, who seems to be wielding immense power at State House. Mr Kibet, described as a humble man around President Ruto, exhibits the energy and power required in the country's top office. The thanksgiving Sunday event at Koilel Primary School, Uasin Gishu County, which...
Lawrence Njuguna, better known as DJ Fatxo shared the events leading to the demise of interior designer Jeff Mwathi. Speaking at Radio Jambo, he explained that Mwathi looked distressed at around midnight as they were levering at a joint along Thika Road. At the time, DJ Fatxo indicated that he was engrossed in a conversation with the club owner and was not paying attention to Mwathi who was in the...
People have taken to social media to reveal some of the weird rules their landlords gave them when they moved in as tenants. They shared the many reasons while responding to a question posed by a Facebook user, Justina Ndubuisi. Many revealed that their landlords instructed them never to turn on their generators beyond 9pm. Some said their landlords banned them...
In the corridors of power in Kenya, certain individuals have emerged who wield influence far beyond their official titles. Two such figures, though from different eras, share striking similarities in their roles and impact on the presidencies they served: Farouk Kibet under President William Ruto and Wanyoike Thungu during the time of President Jomo Kenyatta. This article explores these parallels,...
Muthaiga Estate in Nairobi is known for its lush green trees, freshly manicured lawns and a host of some of Kenya's wealthiest individuals. However, not many know of the origins story of the leafy suburb located in the heart of Karura Forest. In 1901, there was a man by the name John Ainsworth, who was the Nairobi sub commissioner - equivalent to a County Commissioner in today's current set up. An...
This is John Travolta's house. And here's his "driveway." There are a number of private fields that are set up around small, aviation neighborhoods. Most of these have homes that have private hangars and taxiways that lead to the...
Every WhatsApp group will have at least some of these miscreants: 1. The Clown: They post jokes, memes and funny videos in the most inappropriate of forums. They can post lewd jokes in a WhatsApp group created to organise a funeral. When asked to stop, the culprits claim they are “livening up” the group because everybody else is “too serious” 2. The...
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