Gathuvuria and other tales #IllicitBrew

Staff WriterMay 7, 2014

 Over-indulgence shall be the death of this nation. It tears it apart with its talons. This is not a predator that creeps upon unsuspecting preys, no. I...

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Which passports are most accepted around the world?

Murugi Angela NjehiaApril 23, 2014

Following a recent report by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) - Singapore, who by the way have a library of genuine samples of passports from...

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Tips on how to save while traveling by air

Murugi Angela NjehiaApril 2, 2014

With the introduction of more low cost carriers in Kenya, more domestic travellers are seemingly opting to go by air rather than road or rail, it is however i...

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RECIPE: BUSAA (LUHYA TRADITIONAL DRINK)

Staff WriterApril 1, 2014

INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT 20 kg milled maize 2 kg germinated millet malt (kimera) Large open metal pan for frying Fermentation drums (similar to jet-fuel drums)...

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How to make muratina

Staff WriterMarch 31, 2014

Muratina is an alcoholic drink named after the fruit of the same name. The fruit comes from a tree commonly called the “sausage tree” (Kigelia africana) due to ...

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5 things you probably did not know you could do in Kenya

Murugi Angela NjehiaMarch 19, 2014

1. Have breakfast with Giraffes Yes, I said it! A dash of giraffe slobber is an out of this world experience if part of your breakfast which is offered a...

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Can team Kenya ride on Lupita’s Oscar win?

Murugi Angela NjehiaMarch 3, 2014

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Kenya to have car number plates with data chips

James WamathaiFebruary 24, 2014

Kenyan will launch car number plates with data chips by the end of this year according to Transport Cabinet Secretary Michael Kamau. Kamau said the number p...

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This is what EABL beer prices were like in Kenya in 1993

Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2014

Beer prices have changed over the years due to a variety of factors. Costs of production have gone up, inflation and taxes and so on and that is why the prices ...

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Keroche, President Lager, Balozi rated among Kenya’s top beers

Dennis KiokoFebruary 16, 2014

Tabitha Karanja, CEO, Keroche, will be happy to know that were you to walk into a random bar, Keorche Summit Malt is rated the best you can have, ie, if you ar...

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Kenya Among Countries with Highest Blood Alcohol Limits

Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2014

A person’s BAC level measures the amount of alcohol in the blood, by recording the milligrams of ethanol per milliliters of blood. Most countries around the w...

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Win a trip to Dublin via Jameson

Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2014

Jameson, the Irish Whiskey brand, is offering a chance for their customers and fans to win a trip to Dublin. All you have to do is upload you Green Selfie to th...

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Craft Beer: Why you should be interested

Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2014

Kenyans rarely trust any drink not in a bottle and that is especially true with their beer. You might argue against this quoting local brews and the illegal k...

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Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 now available in Kenya

James WamathaiJanuary 21, 2014

Nokia has today announced the availability of the Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 in the Kenyan market. Nokia Asha 503 The Nokia Asha 503 is a touch-only devi...

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Kenya and Uganda do not lead in gay porn searches

Samson NderiJanuary 21, 2014

You have probably heard the shocking, surprising and even UnAfrican and unnatural news depending on where you come from, your intellectual quotient, your re...

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Doctors are making individual medical insurance expensive

Samson NderiJanuary 20, 2014

Assuming you are a Kenyan of adult age, and at one time, or another, or even another, you have received a card printed on coloured manila. The card will hav...

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John Mututho: Saint or Villain

Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2014

image via Hon John Mututho, who was recently appointed the Chairman of the National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada), is a now...

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Being an ICC witness and testifying against a sitting President is not easy

Richie MaccsSeptember 18, 2013

If you are testifying against a sitting President and Deputy President of your own country there’s no amount of persuasion that can erase the fear. Its pa...

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Nokia Lumia 625 is now available in Kenya

James WamathaiSeptember 17, 2013

The Nokia Lumia 625, which was launched for the East and South African market launch on 4th September Johannesburg, South Africa, is now available in Kenya ...

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Joint statement by mobile phone manufacturers on the proposed VAT bill

Staff WriterAugust 18, 2013

If the proposed VAT bill stay as it is, mobile phones will start attracting 16% VAT very soon. It is because of this that phone manufacturers and other stakehol...

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Mentorship is not just about business

Evans MuriuAugust 14, 2013

Students at Clayton's Mechanics that Evans mentors As I was growing up, I would often be asked ‘who is your mentor?’ I did not know what to say. The cri...

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Startup of the week – Gigwapi

James WamathaiJuly 30, 2013

Kinyanjui Njonde. Co-Founder, Gigwapi Events in Kenya have had a sort of reawakening. People are thronging to events in droves and event organizers have res...

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Is there a place for home schooling in Kenya?

Euticus MolaJuly 19, 2013

With the recent teacher's strike the issue of parenting and home schooling became a hot topic in some of the circles I found myself in. The issue of home scho...

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How to apply for a Kenyan passport

James WamathaiJuly 17, 2013

Update There are new rules for applying and renewing Kenyan passports and permits. Kindly follow the link below. How to apply for a Kenyan passport on eCiti...

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What to stock up on when it is cold

Euticus MolaJuly 16, 2013

It is a guarantee that it will be cold once every year. Since in Kenya we don't have to worry about snow and freezing temperatures, then those websites and maga...

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When the Kenyan foreign ministry says I don’t know

Mark KaigwaJuly 11, 2013

Amina Mohamed, Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs “You ask a question, you get your response quickly.” This is the new vision the new lady at ...

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Kenya is a great country but its citizens underappreciate it

James WamathaiJuly 4, 2013

© Mutua Matheka There are many great things about Kenya, top of which is her people in my opinion. There is something positively refreshing about them espe...

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Is the free laptop for children project really necessary?

Rayhab WangariJuly 3, 2013

Uhuru Kenyatta made a promise that sounded great to his supporters while on the campaign trail. That he would give free laptops to primary school children i...

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Do we really need driving schools in Kenya?

Euticus MolaJuly 1, 2013

image via I bet you know what a driving license is, right? If you don't have a clue here's the definition from KRA's (Kenya Revenue Authority) website "A ...

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Galaxy S4 firmware update available in Kenya

James WamathaiJune 27, 2013

A firmware update is now available in Kenya for the Samsung Galaxy S4. The firmware is 370.49MB in size. It is available for download through OTA (Over-The-...

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Should we start teaching programming in primary schools?

Euticus MolaJune 24, 2013

image via We want to be a technologically developed country. That's a fact. With our government now working to provide laptops to standard 1 kids is it tim...

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Skateboarding in Kenya

Euticus MolaJune 20, 2013

It's been a while since I was in town on a Sunday. Yesterday I happen to be meeting some friends around Aga Khan walk and I happen to stumble upon something...

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How to become a Socialite – Part 3

Euticus MolaJune 15, 2013

So you finally know how to act like a socialite. Here's how to survive in your new found fame. (Read part 2 here) 1. Don't be a social climber Despera...

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How to become a Socialite – Part 2

Euticus MolaJune 14, 2013

You have finally climbed up the social ladder and made a name for yourself. Next step is acting like a socialite. Here goes nothing 1. Choose a good ...

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How to become a Socialite – Part 1

Euticus MolaJune 13, 2013

To be honest, personally I don't know what to make of socialites thus I shall remain impartial. Then why I'm I writing this you ask. I needed to understand ...

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2013/2014 Kenyan Budget Speech

Staff WriterJune 13, 2013

Below is the 2013/2014 Kenyan Budget Speech that was read earlier today by Henry K. Rotich, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury. https://www.hapakeny...

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Why you should care about the VAT Bill

Euticus MolaJune 13, 2013

How much do you know about the proposed VAT Bill? Not much. Okay. Do you think that basic commodities are too expensive? Well, the VAT Bill proposes to slap...

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Inculcating a saving culture

Annette MumbiMay 30, 2013

Image via Saving money is one of those things that we resolve to do by end of year as we make our New Year resolutions. The impetus to save ranges from the ...

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The youth and leadership

Euticus MolaMay 30, 2013

Youth Politician, John Kiarie I ran into an article in the Sunday papers about the battle for leadership in one of the established political parties in the ...

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Gaming centers: The new hangout joints in town

Euticus MolaMay 29, 2013

They are slowly becoming a popular hangout joint for college and high school students in Nairobi and can be found packed to capacity from morning to evening...

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Is it time for county based content?

Euticus MolaMay 24, 2013

Lake Turkana. Image via We have all watched movies and television series such as CSI that are made to associate with a certain country or region. According ...

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The boy child is lost in neglect

Lulu AkakiMay 17, 2013

Image via Women empowerment groups have asked the president and his deputy not to do away with the gender ministry. The plan was to have it as a departmen...

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