Kenya News: May 2015

Sunday, 31 May 2015

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Are Expecting Their Second Child

On tonight's mid-season finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian made the announcement fans have been waiting months for—she's finally expecting her second child with Kanye West, E! reports.

Kardashian has been completely forthcoming about her desire to get pregnant again—from telling her sisters she and West were having sex "500 times a day" to filming her fertility treatments for the reality show. On tonight's episode, a teaser for the second half of the show's 10th season showed Kardashian telling sister Khloe that she received some big news at her latest doctor's appointment: "I just got the blood test back, and I am pregnant!"

Photos of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

Aga Khan Univesity Hospital To Pay Woman SH4.3 Million For Failed Contraceptive

A judge in Murang'a has ordered a top university hospital to pay Sh4.3 million in damages as compensation to a woman who conceived after a long-term contraceptive implant failed.

Justice Hatari Waweru, directed Aga Khan University Hospital family planning clinic to pay the woman the amount, which would go towards the general upkeep of the unplanned child.

The woman will further be paid Sh500,000 for pain and loss of her comfort.

“Doing the best that I can with the material before the court I will award Sh20,000 per month for 18 years. In arriving at this figure, I have taken into account that the cost of living will probably keep rising as the years go by.“There will be a stiff rise in expenses for the child when she gets to secondary school and hopefully to university,” The judge said.

The woman told the court that on July 4 2011 she consulted Aga Khan University Hospital’s family planning clinic for a contraceptive as she did not want to have more children since she and her husband were already struggling to bring up their two children.

She was advised that an implant known as Implanon would be the most suitable for her and would prevent her from conceiving for a period of three years. In August 2012, she tested positive for a pregnancy test.

“She visited the hospital on August 10, 2012 where a further test confirmed she was indeed pregnant.

“Other tests by the hospital staff confirmed that no Implanon had been implanted after all. This resulted in the delivery of her third child on March 26, 2013,” said the plaintiff.

Pilot killed in Limuru air crash

(Photo: Courtesy)
A pilot has been killed when a light aircraft crashed into a key transmission site in Limuru on today. He was flying the aircraft to the Wilson airport from Naivasha when it went down at about 4.10 pm, crashing on a transmitter before it damaged a house .

He was flying alone. His identity has not been revealed yet.

Radio and Television transmitters based in Rironi were damaged, affecting several stations’ signals for hours.

(PHOTO COURTESY)
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000164159/one-killed-as-plane-crashes-into-limuru-transmission-station

PHOTO COURTESY
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000164159/one-killed-as-plane-crashes-into-limuru-transmission-station

Saturday, 30 May 2015

Photos of the 2015 KTN Presenter winners

Photos of the 2015 KTN Presenter winners.

Jamal Gaddafi is the winner of the KTN the presenter season two: Entertainment Presenter

Aged 25, Jamal Gaddafi is the winner of the KTN presenter season two in the entertainment section. Jamal Gaddafi beat his competitor Richard Onyango to emerge the winner in the Grand finale held at Standard media Mombasa road.

He is a Mass communication student at the Kenya Methodist university. Known by many as a talented, resourceful and funny person, Jamal was born in 1989 and grew up in Malindi. Jamal Gaddafi is the winner of the KTN the presenter season two: Entertainment Presenter

Jamal Gaddafi is the winner of the KTN the presenter season two: Entertainment Presenter

Michelle Ngele 22 years old (below) was the winner in thre Editorial Category.

M-Pesa Money Transfer Tariffs

The new M-PESA tariffs. These money transfer charges do change from time to time. Click here to see the latest Mpesa Tariffs.


Transaction Range (Ksh)			Transaction Type and Customer Charge (Ksh)
Min	Max		Transfer to other M-PESA Users	Transfer to Unregistered Users		Withdrawal from M-PESA Agent
10	49		1	N/A		N/A
50	100		3	N/A		10
101	500		11	66		27
501	1,000		15	66		27
1,001	1,500		25	66		27
1,501	2,500		40	66		27
2,501	3,500		55	88		49
3,501	5,000		60	105		66
5,001	7,500		75	143		82
7,501	10,000		85	171		110
10,001	15,000		95	220		159
15,001	20,000		100	237		176
20,001	25,000		110	275		187
25,001	30,000		110	275		187
30,001	35,000		110	275		187
35,001	40,000		110	N/A		275
40,001	45,000		110	N/A		275
45,001	50,000		110	N/A		275
50,001	70,000		110	N/A		330
ATM Withdrawal
Transaction Range (Ksh)
Min		Max			Customer Charge
200		2,500			33
2,501		5,000			66
5001		10,000			110
10,001		20,000			193

Other Transactions	Ksh
All Deposits	FREE
M-PESA Registration	FREE
Buying Airtime through M-PESA	FREE
M-PESA Balance Enquiry	1
Change M-PESA PIN	22

Orange Kenya International Calls rates/tarrifs

Orange Kenya International Calling Roaming rates/tarrifs do change from time to time. Click here to see the latest rates.

Airtel Kenya International Calls rates/tarrifs

Aitel Kenya International Calling Roaming rates/tarrifs do change from time to time. Click here to see the latest rates.

Safaricom International Calls rates/tarrifs

Safaricom International Calling Roaming rates/tarrifs do change from time to time. Click here to see the latest rates.

Friday, 29 May 2015

How to use iTax Online in Kenya

Vist the KRA website at http://www.kra.go.ke/
On the home page click on the iTax portal link
Enter your Pin and follow instructions

Photos of Malia Obama

Thursday, 28 May 2015

Kenyan Lawyer wants To Marry Obama's Daughter

Image: Facebook

Meet the Kenyan man who wants to Marry President Obama's Daughter, Malia who is only 16 years old. See Malia Obama Photos>> Felix Kiprono said he will pay 50 cows, 70 sheep and 30 goats in order to fulfil his dream of marrying the first daughter. “I got interested in her in 2008,” Kiprono said, in an interview with The Nairobian newspaper.
“As a matter of fact, I haven’t dated anyone since and promise to be faithful to her. I have shared this with my family and they are willing to help me raise the bride price,” he added.

Photos of Woman who sold soda and chapati to President Uhuru

President Uhuru Kenyatta buys a bottle of soda from a kiosk owner who is one of of the beneficiaries of the Last Mile Connectivity project during it's official launch at Katulu S.A Primary school, Tala in Machakos County on Wednesday. Photo PSCU

Victoria Muthe in her shop in Katulu Village in Matungulu Constituency (L) and (R) displays the soda the President drunk and left it half way.

Victoria |Muthe, the lady who sold President Uhuru Sodas and Chapati in Katulu Village. (Photo PSCU).

I was surprised when he asked me to open a bottle of soda for him. It was a great pleasure for me because I have always imagined that the President cannot interact with people of a lower class," Mutheu said. - See more at: http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/lady-who-sold-uhuru-bottle-soda-speaks-her-15-minutes-fame#sthash.2ybq4g8l.dpuf

President Uhuru Kenyatta buys a bottle of soda from a kiosk owner who is one of of the beneficiaries of the Last Mile Connectivity project during it's official launch at Katulu S.A Primary school, Tala in Machakos County on Wednesday. Photo PSCU - See more at: http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/lady-who-sold-uhuru-bottle-soda-speaks-her-15-minutes-fame#sthash.2ybq4g8l.dpuf

Victoria Muthe in her shop in Katulu Village in Matungulu Constituency (L) and (R) displays the soda the President drunk and left it half way. - See more at: http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/lady-who-sold-uhuru-bottle-soda-speaks-her-15-minutes-fame#sthash.2ybq4g8l.dpuf

May 28, 2015BY ANDREW MBUVA
RELATED NEWS

- See more at: http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/lady-who-sold-uhuru-bottle-soda-speaks-her-15-minutes-fame#sthash.2ybq4g8l.dpuf

May 28, 2015BY ANDREW MBUVA
RELATED NEWS

- See more at: http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/lady-who-sold-uhuru-bottle-soda-speaks-her-15-minutes-fame#sthash.2ybq4g8l.dpuf

Online Application for a Kenyan Visa

You can click here to apply online but you will need the following

Passport which is valid for at least six(6) months -To be submitted along with the application form.
Completed Application form duly signed.
Copy of flight Itinerary / Letter from travel agent on company letterhead confirming booking.
Two Passport size photos, 2 inches by 2 inches
Visa Fees: (Money order / Cashier's Cheque Only Payable to Embassy of The Republic of Kenya)
- US$50.00 For Single Entry (Tourist/Visitor/Business),
- US$100.00 For Multiple Entries (Tourist/Visitor/Business),
- US$20.00 For Single Transit of not more than 3 days for travelers on stopovers in Kenya while proceeding to other destinations
- US$100.00 East Africa,
- Diplomatic, Official, Service and Courtesy visas will continue to be issued Gratis .
A self-addressed stamped return courier envelope for Fedex, Express Mail, Certified Mail or Priority Mail with delivery confirmation (NB: UPS, Metered stamps and Regular mail envelopes are not acceptable).

ONLY MONEY ORDERS/CASHIERS CHEQUES PAYABLE TO THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA ARE ACCEPTED. NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHEQUES
No Visa is required for persons on direct Transit and will not leaving the airport,
A single entry Visa would allow re-entry to Kenya from any of the following East African Countries (Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda)
Visas are usually valid for six months from the issuance date
Visas are issued within 14 (Fourteen) business days from date of receipt of the application being sent by mail and courier services
Those travelling to Kenya with their pets must obtain pet permits
Holders of Kenya visitor/Business/tourist visa cannot engage in any form of employment whether paid or unpaid
Applicants who intend to conduct temporary business, trade or profession must apply for a special pass from the Director of Immigration Services in Nairobi
Applicants seeking to undertake Internship/placement or academic research should liaise with their host organizations, institutions or companies to make applications for the necessary pass to the Director of Immigration Services in Nairobi prior to their engagements. .

Source: https://www.kenyaembassy.com/dcservices/appforvisaonline.aspx

How to download passport application in Kenya

Click here to download passport registration Pdf form in Kenya.

How to appy for a passport in Kenya

Requirements for application

1. Download and fille a passport application form, click here to download.
2. You must have ocumentary evidence of Kenyan citizenship i.e. Original & copies of birth Certificate and National Identity Card, or a Certificate of naturalization or registration and Renunciation Certificate of former citizenship.

3. Three passport size photographs.
4. If yor are below the age of eighteen years, the parents or legal guardian’s written consent must be provided.
5. For applicants who are adopted, the original adoption certificate, clearance letter from the children’s department, and or, the Court ruling or award.
6. A certified copy of the ID of the person recommending the applicant.

Application form

1. If married married you must complete section 3 and also produce evidence of the same.
2. The application must be recommended in section 7 by a citizen of Kenya who is a Minister of Religion, a Medical or Legal practitioner, an established Civil Servant or Bank Official personally acquainted with the applicant. The person recommending the applicant must not be an immediate relative.

Phohotographs

1. Passport photographs must be three in number.
2. Be taken full face without a hat.
3. Must not be mounted.
4. Size must not be more than 2½ inches by 2 inches or less than 2 inches by 1½ inches.
5. The photographs must be printed on normal thin photographic paper and must not be glazed on the reverse side.
6. The person recommending the applicant is required to endorse the reverse side of one copy of the photographs with the words: “I certify that this is a true likeness of the applicant Mr. (Mrs. or Miss) …………..” and add his signature.

Kenyan offices where to apply for passport

Applications for a passport must be submitted personally to the following Passport Control Offices:
1. Nairobi: Ground Floor (North Wing), Nyayo House – Tel :+254- 20-2222022
2. Mombasa: PC’s Office Building – Tel:+254-41-2222676
3. Kisumu: New Provincial Headquarters – Tel:+254-057-2024935/2025438/0700596071
4. Eldoret: Public works building – Tel: +254-53-6337
5. Garissa: Telefax:0462102140
6. Embu
7. Nakuru
8. Kenya Embassy, Washington D.C: 2249 R Street,N.W.Washinton D.C 20008 U.S.A – Tel:+12023876101 – www.kenyaembassy.com
9. Kenya High Commision, London: 45 Portland place London WIBISIAS United Kingdom – Tel:+442076368364 – www.kenyahighcommission.net

Kenyan Passport Fees

A series: 32 pages – Kshs. 4,500
B series: 48 pages – Kshs. 6,000
C series: 64 pages – Kshs. 7,500

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

St Georges School Girls Suspended over Lesbianism

Ten Form 4 students of St. George’s Girls’ Secondary School which is a Public Provincial Girls’ Boarding School in Nairobi Province have been suspected of engaging in lesbianism. Five of them have been expelled from school. The school was started in 1986 as a Mixed Day School but later converted to a Girls’ Boarding School when the boys were relocated to Nairobi Milimani Secondary School.

The school has over 900 girls currently with 5 classes each. The girls come mainly from Nairobi. The school's performance in National exams through the years has been very good.

The suspended girls allegedly spent a night in one room engaging in lesbian sex at the city school. They however claim that they had been studying and could not go back to their dorms due to heavy rain downpour.
Click here to read more on Lesbianism in Kenyan schools.