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  The Sudden Disappearance of TikTok from App Stores and Its Impact   As of late on January 19, 2025, TikTok, the globally beloved short-video platform, has ceased operations for US users and was simultaneously removed from both Apple's App Store and Google Play Store. This dramatic turn of events follows a new law aimed at addressing national security concerns over the app's Chinese...

Mûriûki, the high school cook, was always in a foul mood, rarely smiling. Perhaps it was due to the mild deformity on his left hand; he was born with six fingers, the sixth one dangling dangerously from his true pinky. He must have endured a tough childhood, with people mocking him because of this deformity. Maybe he had learned to wear a stern look as a warning to potential jesters.   One day,...

Nestled on Kimathi Street in the heart of Nairobi's bustling CBD, the Nation Centre stands as buth a landmark and a testament to cultural inspiration. This building, with its striking design, has caught the eyes of many, not just for its functionality but for its unique embodiment of traditional African aesthetics. Back in the mid-1990s when the Nation Centre was built, you could spot its unique twin...

  In the heart of Nairobi, where the city's pulse beats strongest, a story unfolded that would capture the imagination and sorrow of many. It was June 17, 2011, when Mercy Chepkosgei Keino, a promising young law student at the University of Nairobi, attended what should have been just another party at the Wasini Luxury Apartments in Westlands. However, that night would mark the beginning of an...

Gypsum boards, commonly known as drywall or plasterboard, have become a popular choice in the construction and interior design industry. With their versatility, ease of installation, and excellent finish, gypsum boards offer numerous benefits that make them ideal for various applications. In this post, we will explore what gypsum boards are, their advantages, types, and tips for installation. What is...

Daniel Ohola and his friend Claire Munai had arrived at the park in the afternoon hoping to have a fun-filled excursion within the gorges popular for their scenic beauty. “We arrived at the park at around 3pm and paid the requisite fees. We were assigned a tour guide who led us into the gorges. We were optimistic that our Sunday would be fun before returning to Nairobi,” said Ohola. He recounted...

The government offered to build retired president Kibaki retirement home in his native district of Nyeri. This is a plan that was hatched in 2010.  President Kibaki was informed of this plan and traveled to Nyeri to assess the field where the house would be constructed.     The location happen to have been hived from the extensive Sasini farm, outside the town of Nyeri. Government...

Called the 15-minute or quarter-hour rule, it’s designed by experts in sleep for those who lie awake at night.   Dr Bryony Sheaves and Professor Colin Espie at the University of Oxford described the sleep hack in a guide. Both are part of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences Medical Sciences Division, a centre for research into disorders of the nervous system. The pair...

It all started with a protracted legal tussle between the Muslim Association and the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) over ownership of a parcel of land. The row that lasted decades, ended in October this year after a Land and Environment Court in Kisumu declared that the parcel belonged to the Muslim community. In an effort to build bridges and heal the rifts, the Muslim community have chosen a new...

A book by a retired Kenya Army general has revealed the care and honour Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was accorded by the military — even in death. The military, which has responsibility over the founding President’s mausoleum, on at least one occasion removed Mzee’s body in the dead of night three months after his burial and took it to City Mortuary for professional care before returning it to the...

Clerics in Nyandarua are on a mission to cleanse and redeem an estate in the county that is likened to the biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. In Sende Moto estate, Kinangop all manner of evils and crimes thrive unabated. On Thursday, dozens of clerics from different churches spent the entire day in prayer and a cleansing mission after days of fasting.   It was the second time this month that...

Taxation systems around the globe are incredibly diverse, with different countries having different structures for taxation. In the recent times, Kenyans have been crying foul over rising taxes, but are the country’s taxes really anything as compared to taxes in these nations? 1.Ivory Coast The West African country with beach resorts, rainforests, and a Frenchcolonial legacy levies a massive 60 per...

People who want to take the next step toward sustainable living are going for energy-efficient options like cob houses that are inexpensive to build and look aesthetically pleasing.   Cob houses are built using clay, a mixture of sand and straw, lending eco-friendly credentials when compared to modern materials like brick and mortar. Moreover, they are recyclable and...

It will now cost Sh6 to send between Sh101 and Sh500, down from Sh11. Transactions of between Sh1,501 and Sh2,500 will cost Sh32 down from Sh41. “All transactions of Sh100 and below will remain free. In addition, all Mpesa customers will continue to enjoy free transactions between Mpesa and bank accounts,” Ndegwa said. According to him, the price cuts are permanent, effective 1st January 2021...

Prime residential prices in Nairobi slid by 6.5 per cent in the 12 months to March 2019. This is according to the Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index (PGCI) for the first quarter. This is the most significant reduction in values in a 12-month period that Nairobi has ever recorded since the index commenced recording data.The trend has been occasioned by continued oversupply, with large numbers of new...

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...