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How to find out whether you have the right to inherit a deceased person’s property

Who has the right to inherit a deceased person’s property? The Law of Succession Act Cap 160 provides for persons that can inherit the property of a deceased person under section 29 as dependants which include:  the wife or wives, or former wife or wives, and the children of the deceased whether or not maintained by the deceased immediately prior to his death;  such of the deceased’s...

Video – How a ventilator works @KenyanTraffic

https://www.facebook.com/TEDEducation/videos/901741440275678/ The average person breathes in and out a staggering 22,000 times a day without even thinking about it. But when you can’t, a ventilator might be your only solution. It’s important to note, a ventilator isn’t a treatment, it is critical life support. Ventilators work by getting fresh oxygen into the airways and ultimately into the...

How to build a decent house without money or a mortgage

Once you do manage to secure a piece of land there are plenty of opportunities to build low-cost, maybe even free, sustainable homes from waste materials. Looking at everything from strawbale homes to earthships, it's clear that human creativity, hard work and a little scavenging can go a long way to replacing cash for those who are so inclined.   If your dream is to build a house, but you have...

How to obtain a Work Permit in Kenya as a foreigner

Work Permits Foreign nationals wishing to work in Kenya are required to obtain a work permit. However, work permits are generally only granted in instances where the employer can prove that doing so would be beneficial to Kenya and the position cannot be filled by any suitable Kenyan applicants.     Your Options Use your own company A foreign company that wishes to get a work permit...

Land right on matrimonial property

WHAT IS A MATRIMONIAL HOME? It means any property that is owned or leased by one or both spouses and occupied or utilized by the spouses as their family home, and includes any other attached property. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RIGHTS OF SPOUSES CONCERNING MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY? Matrimonial Property Act of (2013) the matrimonial property act provides that married women has the same rights as...

How to Apply for a Green Card

Before starting the application process, there are two questions that you should answer first: 1. Are you eligible to apply? U.S. immigration laws provide a variety of ways for people to apply for a Green Card. The eligibility requirements may vary depending on the immigrant category you are applying under. Go to our Green Card Eligibility Categories page to see all the possible categories you can...

How To File and Track Your Court Case Online Step by Step @KenyanTraffic

To begin able register on the e-filing court platform in order to log-in to the Judiciary System. These are parties that may use the online system: Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Members Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Police Members of the Public On the website if you are filing on your own select the option ‘Individual’, Fill in all your details Activate...

7 steps of settling land boundary dispute with your neighbour

Most neighbor disputes over property lines are easily resolved. Some, though, can turn ugly. If you’re in an argument with a neighbor over a property issue, follow these steps: 1. Stay composed Don’t use this disagreement to vent months or years of anger at your neighbor. That will only escalate the situation. Your goal should be to resolve the issue fairly, quickly and calmly — so keep...

How to fix message not sent

How do I enable short codes on Android? Device instructions may vary. Removing A Short Code Block Changing Phone Settings #1 To change the settings in your Android device, these are basic instructions to remove the shortcode block. Device instructions may vary. Press Menu from the home screen. Select Settings. Select More at the top right hand corner of...

How to beat Mpesa fraudsters at their own game

Fraudsters are known to use tactics that take advantage of customers; they require you to provide information or do something yourself. To avoid being party to any frauds or scams on M-PESA, please take note of the following: Check M-PESA balance When you perform an M-PESA transaction, you will receive a text message that confirms your transaction and tells you your new balance. You can also check...

How to Register,Reactivate NHIF, include spouse and children

This is how you register for NHIF cover both offline and online. You are eligible if you are a resident in Kenya and has attained the age of 18 years, if your income(formal and informal) from salaries or self-employment is more than Ksh 1000 per month and Ksh 12,000 per year. This includes foreign visitors legally working in Kenya. You can always check the NHIF Rates to know precisely the amount you...

Civil Marriage registration step by step

Requirements: Fill the online application form Attach the following documents: Copy of National Identity Card or valid Passport or valid Alien Card for Refugees One coloured passport-size photo for each Applicant Copy of Death Certificate (if widow or widower) Copy of Divorce Decree Absolute (If the partner had been married before and is divorced) A sworn affidavit to...

How to check Water Bill by dialing *888# on your phone

How to Check Your Water Bill Using Your Mobile Phone Dial *888# on your phone. You will be directed to a window that has 7 options. Key in '2' on the dialogue box to get to query your bill. Enter you meter number Your current bill will be displayed.     Source: Nairobi...

How to “Okoa Stima”

“Okoa Stima”, is a service that  enables customers to borrow any amount within their credit limits  and pay back within 7 days. This is a loan facility from Safaricom – serviced at 10 percent fee via Mpesa money transfer service. Users can register up to 3 meters. Un-registered meters cannot use this facility. How to register for Okoa Stima service; Dial *885# and accept terms and...

NHIF Membership requirement @KenyanTraffic

Who is eligible? Any person... Who is a *resident in Kenya? Has attained the age of 18 years. (No age limit after the age of 18 years) Whose total income from salaried or self-employment is more than Kshs. 1,000 per month or Kshs. 12,000 per year. Drawing an income from Kenya Working under contract or casual terms of employment It also includes voluntary contributors * This includes foreign...

How you stop ads on Xiaomi phones

Xiaomi phones are good. But the adverts are really annoying If you have a Xiaomi phone, go to Settings > Apps > System App Settings > Security > Receive Recommendations. Disable it   Also go to... Settings > Navigate to Passwords & security > Authorisation & revocation. Disable "msa"   This particular one applies to almost all...

How Bridges Are Built Across The Ocean Deep Waters

https://twitter.com/i/status/1699980245833769471 There are three main methods that are used by Civil engineers to build these marvellous structures namely; battered piles, case drilling, and the cofferdam technique.   1.Bartered Piles. The battered piles are the method that was used to build our very own Nyali bridge in Mombasa County whose construction was completed in 1980. The...

How to use your smartphone as a WiFi hotspot

Here are the steps of sharing internet connection by enabling mobile hotspot: Swipe the Home screen up or down to bring up the apps and open Settings. Tap Connections, then scroll down and tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, and then tap Mobile Hotspot to enable it. Depending on your software, your menu wording might be different (such as “Wireless & networks” instead of “Connections”),...

How can I write a will? Do I need a lawyer for me to write a will?

What is the importance of a will? A will enables you to have control over your property even after you are deceased. For instance, how your estate should be distributed. If you die without a will, your estate will be distributed to your relatives according to a certain legal formula. This can be very different from what you wanted or intended to happen. It can also cause complications, delays and extra...