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Searching the property portals definitely isn’t all you need to be doing if you want to be a savvy buyer. Discover all you need to know about the homebuying process. I would like to thank Andrew Taylor from the latest law jobs UK for his support and contribution on the conveyancing laws in England and Wales and James Radford from wowitloveithaveit marketing agency for all the help on the UK house...

Building Valuation of Building Valuation of a building depends on the type of the building, its structure and durability, on the situation, size, shape, frontage, width of roadways, the quality of materials used in the construction and present day prices of materials.  Valuation also depends on the height of the building, height of the plinth, thickness of the wall, nature of the floor, roof, doors,...

Whether you’re new to the business or a seasoned professional, making the decision to adopt a new technology can be challenging. But once you have determined that adding a precast line to your existing production is the right move, keep the following tips in mind to make establishing your precast plant as smooth as possible: 1 Prepare for launch. The precast project begins with a project launch...

Go to www.ecitizen.go.ke and click on create an Account. Once Logged in, Select Debarment of Immigration services. Select submit Application. Select Passports and Temporary permits. Select Temporary permit application and read the Instructions Carefully. Fill in the application form. Pay Using Mpesa, Airtel money, Visa card, Mastercard or Mobi cash. Download and print the Temporary...

Registering a company in Kenya was once a difficult and complicated process. Fortunately, in recent years, the Kenyan government has stepped in and streamlined the registration process. Whether you’re a Kenyan citizen or a foreign business owner looking to open your business in Kenya, the process can still take the better part of a month—especially if your documents are not well organized—so...

Wash your hands frequently Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub if your hands are not visibly dirty. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub eliminates the virus if it is on your hands.  Practice respiratory hygiene When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue –...

Even more important than where to build is how you and your family will use your house and ensure it fits with your lifestyle and the right floor plan can shape how you experience it. From the size and shape, to where the rooms are located in adjacent to each other can make or break your home experience. Here are 10 effective ways to choose the right floor plan for your house. 1. Decide what size of house...

This group is primarily an ideas and opinions sharing platform in video format, send own video ONLY covering any of the following: - Eye witness NEWS reporting - Constructive IDEAS e.g. effective tips of getting rid of bedbugs - Opinions on Topical Issues and news items - Demonstration of witty skills and abilities - Reviewing a product like a car, phone e.t.c - Sharing experiences and giving...

Whether you like to practice your diving skills or lounge away the day on a raft, swimming is one of hot season's perfect pleasures. With a minimum of materials and without an arsenal of chemicals, you can build an idyllic water oasis right in your own backyard.  If you ask most Kenyan contractors to build a backyard pool, they'll roll out a long list of goods, including rebar, gunite, fiberglass,...

1. Consider the weather Plan ahead when painting. The time of year is key, so understand your local weather patterns. Select a dry time of year when there is little rain and lower humidity. Paint needs time to dry and will not adhere to surfaces that are not dry. 2. Quality Over Price Better quality paint means you will paint fewer times over the years, and you'll get better coverage when you do...

AIM FOR THE BIG BROOD, that's the game-changer and only way to get ride of bedbugs quickly. A bed bug brood is a group of bed bug eggs. Bed bugs lay eggs that can hatch into new bed bugs. Don't be in a hurry to fumigate, do your SEARCH slowly till you get the source. Bedbugs are small, oval, brownish insects that live on the blood of animals or humans. Adult bedbugs have flat bodies about the size...

Urban agriculture means growing crops withing the city. Rooftops offer ample, otherwise unused open space ideal for growing vegetables, making rooftop farming an attractive solution to feed growing urban populations in the future.   The procedure of rooftop farming Select a suitable spot on your rooftop Select your plants for farming Choose pot and pot mixtures Prepare the soil...

Kenya’s first African Chief Architect David Mutiso has revealed how he was inspired by a donkey’s erect pen*s in designing the iconic Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in 1968. Mr Mutiso was contacted by then Kanu Secretary General Tom Mboya to design the headquarter of the then ruling party.   In an interview with Citizen TV, Mr Mutiso detailed President Jomo Kenyatta...

Caution vs Restriction Caution: A caution is a notice in form of a register to the effect that no action of a specified nature in relation to the land in respect of which the notice has been entered may be taken without first informing the person who gave the notice. Where a caution has been placed on land: i) The registrar shall give a notice in writing to the proprietor whose land, lease, or...

Prerequisites Individual submitting a request for a file perusal must have an eCitizen account. The type of account could be either of the four below: Kenyan citizens account: Foreign Residents Account: Visitor(eVisa) Account: Linked Business Anyone with an eCitizen account can submit a request for business name search and reservation: The Business Name is the simplest business form...

Land buying follows the basic principles of law of contract. The seller is supposed to disclose any defects on the title, e.g. if it’s being used as a security against a bank loan. Land buying requires that all legal and contractual procedures are followed to avoid future conflicts, which may lead to double loss. Before investing your money on any piece of land, follow the following steps: Search at...

Strawberry farming has huge income potential and can easily turn you from a job-seeker to a job-creator or from an employee to an employer in less than 12 months.    Strawberry Farming in Kenya Strawberries can grow in almost every part of our country provided there is constant water supply and stable temperature in the range of 10 – 30 degrees Celsius. Step 1: Getting Started Of...

Pre-Clearing Procedure   Step 1: Register to be a seed merchant   Body in charge and office contact Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts. Documents Required to complete the process Dully filled application SR1 form Certificate of incorporation of the company Cost (KES) New applicant pays KSh. 75,000 while...

Here is how to activate Fuliza. Dial *234# on your smartphone – This is the Fuliza Code you need unless they change it. Select 0 as your first option, “Fuliza M-Pesa.” Then, select 1 (YES) to get started. Lastly, select 1(YES) again to accept terms and conditions, and you're good to...

WHAT RIGHTS DO WOMEN – MARRIED OR SINGLE- HAVE? • Women have a right to acquire and own land whether individually or as a group. • Daughters have the right to inherit their parents’ land and property. • Women have a right to be elected and or appointed into land governance institutions. • Married women have the right to joint ownership of land and property acquired during marriage. •...