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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…
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…
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…
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 Engineer/Firm registered by ERB. -Land…
IGNORING OFFICIAL SEARCH In fear on losing a good deal or rather believing that is the only deal in the whole world, many property buyers have rushed to make payments first and conduct the search later. Only to discover later that they have joined the long list of those who have fallen prey to property…
Apply Online Normal Registration. Registration for The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) for candidates in primary school is done online through the The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) Online Portal The following documents and information are required from the candidate for registration. Digital Passport photos Copy of Birth Certificate (Verifying date of birth) Candidate’s…
We offer one of the most innovative building solutions that exist today, known as the geoDOME and geoCABIN. Our product geoDOME is a dome shape housing solution made of FRP that can be assembled in less than a day, with significantly low costs, but nevertheless lasts for more than 50 years. They are suitable for all types…
10 easy tips to manage your emotional health. 1. Keep a track of the good things Keeping a gratitude journal can help reaffirm the good parts of your life. When you feel low, you can look back and remember them. Every day, write down three things that you are grateful for on that day. 2….
A 34-year-old man died on Friday after he was trapped inside a boiler at an established steel manufacturing factory in Thika, Kiambu County. Caleb Otieno, the second born in their family, who had been working at the boiler’s section was liquefied, leaving family and fellow workers in disbelief and grief. According to his…
What’s in a name? Every business is known by its name. The name of a business communicates about it and not just to the customers but to other stakeholders too, like employees and suppliers. It can communicate the vision of the entrepreneur, the services offered by the business or the standards of the business. A…
omedian Oga Obinna has weighed in on Mulamwah’s decision to build a house in the village. Earlier, Mulamwah had taken fans on a house tour detailing that the house he was building at their home in Kitale already cost him Ksh10 million. While responding to a question on whether the decision is a good investment plan, Obinna…
Real estate marketing is an extremely saturated industry. Everyone is using the same old tactics to catch potential buyers’ attention; which is why it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stand out in this overcrowded space. To gain more real estate leads that result in real estate sales, you have to find a way to make your…
Musician Samidoh’s side chic Karen Nyamu and wife Edday Nderitu almost went physical during his Mugiithi show in Dubai. Samidoh’s last show before he returned to Kenya happened Friday night with tens of Kenyans attending the much-hyped event. Samidoh’s wife, Edday and his baby mama nominated senator Karen Nyamu, met at the venue…
Passing the bar exam in Kenya requires thorough preparation and dedication. Here are some steps to help you in your journey: Understand the Exam: Familiarize yourself with the structure and content of the bar exam in Kenya. The exam consists of both written and oral components, testing your knowledge of various legal subjects. Enroll in…
Every Interior Designer will tell you that one of the most common questions they are asked is ‘why pay a designer when I can design just as well myself?’… Why use an Interior Designer? There are many people capable of decorating their homes to their desired effect, but if you want the complete finished home…
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…
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…
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 production, we are now…
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…
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…
