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How to Register step by step as a Member of the Social Health Authority (SHA) Fund

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has made it easier for Kenyans to register for the new health insurance scheme. There are three main ways you can sign up: Through the SHA Website Using the USSD Code At Huduma Centres or via Authorised SHA Agents Below is a step-by-step guide for each registration option. 1. Registering…

How to Raise Money for Your Start-up Using Wefunder

Wefunder is an equity crowdfunding platform that enables startups to raise capital from a broad base of investors, including non-accredited individuals. Here’s how it works:   For Startups: Profile Creation: Startups begin by creating a detailed profile on Wefunder, providing information about their business, financials, and investment terms. This profile acts as a pitch to…

A SURPRISING hack could be exactly what you need if you can’t sleep

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…

How to remove a director from a limited company in Kenya

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…

How to Change a Light Bulb

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…

Land literacy: What is lease extension?

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…

Reasons Why you may Need a P3 Form in Kenya and How to Find it Online @KenyanTraffic

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,…

How to withdraw money from PayPal to Mpesa

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…

How to pass the bar exam in kenya

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…

Step by step process of constructing a house – documents required

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…

How to make money in real estate by becoming a private money lender

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…

How to invest in government Treasury Bonds

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…

So you think because you have the title deed your property is safe? Why you should regularly check your land with the Land Office

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…

How to file KRA Rental Income Tax

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…

18 Things To Do After Moving Into A New House

You’ve followed your moving checklist to plan and organize a very successful move. Now, you’ve safely reached your new home and you can’t wait to mark properly the beginning of this exciting stage in your life. After all, it’s not every day that you get to organize a perfect move without any major hiccups along the way….

How to check your electricity bill via sms @KenyanTraffic

Follow these steps: Open a new SMS message. Type the first part of your account number in the message field. For example, if your account number is 998877-01, just type 998877. Send this message to 95551. In a few seconds you will receive an automatic reply with your account balance details.

Step by step guide on how to apply for a title deed

  All application for land title deeds and transfer of ownership are done with the help of a lawyer. Kenya has 47 counties and each county has a different land rates details. Some of the steps of acquiring a land title deed can be done on-line while others are done in person. The steps of…

How to File for Divorce in Kenya step by step

Divorce is the dissolution of a marriage that has subsisted for three or more years. There are five forms of marriages in Kenya: Civil Christian Hindu Islamic Customary The common grounds for dissolution of all forms of marriage are: cruelty adultery desertion exceptional depravity irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. For customary marriages, additional grounds include…

12 tips to make moving houses stress free (Hama bila stress)

There aren’t too many people who are enthusiastic about moving house. Even if your new home is a big upgrade from your old home, you still have to spend days on end packing up your belongings and setting up in your new abode. The day that you move is perhaps the most stressful of all,…

3 ways to contain and end the Covid19 pandemic in a few months