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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 Through the SHA Website If you prefer online...

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 potential...

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...

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...

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 light at the light switch or wall socket. Note: If a lamp's bulb is to be...

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 4 years before it expires. In this case if the lessee applies for an extension they...

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, indicating details of the complainant or suspect in question in a particular case, as well as a...

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 the service? The Service...

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 a Recognized Law School: Ensure you have obtained a law degree...

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...

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...

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...

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. You have every reason to be proud of yourself. Unfortunately, it’s way too...

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...

  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 acquiring a land title deed are as follows. Step 1:Obtain Official land search This stage is very important...

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,...

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, so we’ve put together some tips to keep you on track for a stress-free experience.     1. Clear...

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