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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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 firms. The investigative…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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.[1] 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…
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,…
