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If you are buying land from an individual or group please follow the following STEPS to avoid being CONNED: 1 . Ask to see the TITLE DEED or Copy of the title deed. Then do a search at the ministry of lands to confirm who the real owners are or if the title has any CAVEAT on it, The search will cost you Sh 520. 2.Do a search with LOCAL AUTHORITIES to check of any unpaid land rates. If any, agree with the seller who will settle the land rates. NB :LAND can't be transferred if they are unpaid land rates. 3.Go to the ministry of lands and buy 2 Maps, one showing the exact measurements of the piece you are buying called (mutation) and the other showing the neighbouring lands, Each costs Sh 350. 4.With your 2 maps and a surveyor (you can...

Paypal Mpesa is a service that allows Kenyans to transfer money between their PayPal and MPesa accounts. This service is run by a company called Thunes in conjunction with Safaricom and PayPal. Why use Paypal Mpesa? There are many reasons why people might want to use the Paypal Mpesa service. Firstly, many Kenyans don't have a Visa card or a Mastercard, so this service provides an easy way for them to trade online. Secondly, the Paypal Mpesa service is often faster and more efficient than transferring money to the bank. Finally, it's a great way to keep your money safe and secure. How do I sign up for Paypal Mpesa? The first step is to create a PayPal account. This can be done by visiting the PayPal website and clicking on the "Sign...

Writing a cover letter is an important part of any job search. It’s your chance to tell the hiring manager why you’re qualified for the position, but also why you want to work at their company specifically. In this article, we'll look at how to write an attention-grabbing cover letter that will impress potential employers and get you noticed (and hopefully hired). I will also include some samples that you can customize to fit your job application. How to write an application When applying for a job, you will typically be expected to provide three things: A resume, which outlines your skills and experience. A cover letter tailored to the specific job opening. It should include why you are interested in that particular company and...

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With Revolut, you have access to financial services that are otherwise impossible. With one simple app and an intuitive interface for managing your funds on the go or at home base—either of which can be accessed using just about any device with internet connectivity—you're able to take care of responsibilities financially without being bogged down by unnecessary paperwork. Although Revolut is not yet available in Kenya, the company is currently working on securing a banking license that would allow them to operate in the country. In the meantime, Revolut users can still enjoy some of the app's features, such as instant money transfers and cryptocurrency investment. So, can you use Revolut in Kenya? Yes, you can use Revolut in Kenya...

Kenya is quickly adopting renewable solar energy. In the past, Kenya has relied heavily on fossil fuels, but recent changes have seen the country turn to solar power. Solar water pumps are now being used to provide water for homes and businesses, and solar panels are being installed to provide electricity. These renewable energy sources are much cleaner than fossil fuels, and they are also more efficient. As a result, Kenya is saving money and helping to protect the environment. The Center for Alternative Technologies is a leading provider of solar energy solutions in Kenya that has been championing the use of renewable energy in Kenya. What is the Center for Alternative Technologies Kenya (CAT)? The Center for Alternative...

I am just brainstorming some profitable business ideas in Kenya. Please comment below with the idea you have in mind. Start a cleaning service Open a restaurant Cooking chapati for delivery Selling pure organic honey Kenyan Blogging (Kenyan recipes, Jumia affiliate) Pig farming Selling spices Selling Samosas Writing detailed business plans for people Making bin bad and pillows Cars spare parts business Selling Mabuyu Making school furniture Face masks Crypto arbitrage Film production company for budding actors Mutumba beddings Boiled eggs and smokies Quarry for construction blocks Landscaping-grass and trees House cleaning Making and distributing bags Fish farming Growing sweet potatoes (ngwaci) Dairy goat farming Start a shop that...

You might be really busy at work and away from the farm for hours on end. But when you do get home, you are faced with an exhausted flock of chickens that just won't seem to perk up. I want to share with you some of my most common reasons why your chickens aren't laying eggs and how to fix them. Hopefully, after reading this, you will have a much better understanding of your birds and how to encourage them back into their egg-laying routine. Let's dive in! Here are some of the top 10 things you should look at when you notice your birds are not laying. Source of Chicks Diet Water supply Noise Lighting Age Moulting Pest and Disease Control Stress-Weather, Change of Feed, Debeaking/Vaccinations Breed 1. Source of Chicks It is...

What Should You Do When Someone Steals Your Business Idea? "I pitched my business idea to a friend but they ended up opening the same business at my exact location." This is a very common story. What should you do in such a scenario? You should stick to your plan. Period! Let me break this down for you. Running a business is like solving a mathematical equation. You'll need numbers and a formula. The two will give you results, in this case PROFITS. MARKETING + INNOVATION= PROFITS Your friend may have stolen your idea, but not your dream and thoughts. Actually, celebrate that they did. Thank them if you can. I'm 100% serious! They gave you something you needed to make it, COMPETITION! There would be no Safaricom without Airtel...

Image Source: Directorate of Criminal Investigations-DCI A 23-year-old medical student at Makindu Medical Training College is being held at Kayole police station after staging his own kidnapping in order to extort money from his parents. Last Sunday, Edwin Kamau 'disappeared' before blocking his father and calling his mother, pretending to have been kidnapped. Before he hung up on her, he told her that his kidnappers demanded a ransom of Sh70,000 to release him. His heartbroken parents alerted authorities, who immediately launched a manhunt for the kidnappers. However, the calls continued, with Kamau informing his mother that his kidnappers were about to kill him. They sent Sh10,000 via mobile money yesterday and another Sh40,000...

Cyber attacks are becoming more common – and they could include compromising your Facebook account. You need a plan to secure your account from hackers, phishing scams, malicious software, and other threats. It is important to keep your Facebook account secure. As more and more Kenyans online are relying on Facebook as a primary source of information and a social circle, your Facebook account can be used as a weapon by people. Consider these tips to keep you safer. Change your password to something more complicated or secure (but make sure you note it somewhere). Go to ''Profile and Tagging'' section on Settings and ''Turn on Review Taggings''. This way, no one will post sensitive or rather irrelevant content on your timeline...