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Peter Theuri

Harold spreads peace with peas as Gitegi votes

While Harold came to the main tallying centre, Sue decided to keep patrons at her pub busy. She gave free alcohol to the first few revellers

By Peter Theuri 1 day ago

Harold spreads peace with peas as Gitegi votes

Interact and socialise beyond work; you need it

Interact and socialise beyond work; you need it

By Peter Theuri 1 day ago

Nairobi: The city of haves and have-nots stuck in colonial times

Nairobi: The city of haves and have-nots stuck in colonial times

By Peter Theuri 3 days ago

Cost of living to ease post-polls, says industrialist Vimal Shah

Cost of living to ease post-polls, says industrialist Vimal Shah

By Peter Theuri 3 days ago

China-Taiwan row to worsen global computer chip shortage

Taiwan’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation is the world’s largest chip producer could see more disruptions as sector recovers from Covid disruption.

By Peter Theuri 4 days ago

China-Taiwan row to worsen global computer chip shortage

Worry not Gitegi, polls will be rigged fairly

It is going to be an interesting contest, this one, now that it is looking like a family affair. Bookmarkers are predicting winners based on who has commissioned them and paid the highest.

By Peter Theuri 8 days ago

Worry not Gitegi, polls will be rigged fairly

Dress warmly but professionally for work

Analysts say it is possible to keep both warm and professional even in strict work environments. An extra jacket should be left at work to prevent one from carting big baggage to and from the office.

By Peter Theuri 8 days ago

Dress warmly but professionally for work

Hoteliers eye higher bed occupancy despite polls

Hoteliers are worried that a mismanaged election may hurt a sector that is enjoying such a promising trajectory.

By Peter Theuri 11 days ago

Hoteliers eye higher bed occupancy despite polls

Land prices in satellite towns hit record high, shows report

Resurgence in land activity in the satellite towns attributed to an expansion of services in the wider Nairobi area, owing to infrastructure upgrades, and a growing population.

By Peter Theuri 11 days ago

Land prices in satellite towns hit record high, shows report

Investors scramble for a piece of Nanyuki's tourism circuit land

The completion of the dualling of the Kenol-Marua road will be a boost to business in Nanyuki, with easier and speedier access to the mountain town.

By Peter Theuri 11 days ago

Investors scramble for a piece of Nanyuki's tourism circuit land

Snacking more in office boosts employee morale, says new study

Employees who snack regularly during the day are likely to be more productive than those who do not.

By Peter Theuri 14 days ago

Snacking more in office boosts employee morale, says new study

Local manufacturers rethink production models post-Covid

Raging inflation, shortage of the dollar, a weakening shilling and uncertainty ahead of the August 9 polls are among the reasons some local manufacturers are wary of mass production.

By Peter Theuri 20 days ago

Local manufacturers rethink production models post-Covid

Gitegi sports people late to travel for championship

It was Paul, Clarissa’s son, who won the village championship. He was to represent us in Kabati, a village well over 10 kilometres away, in the inter-village competition.

By Peter Theuri 22 days ago

Gitegi sports people late to travel for championship

Why it might take longer to have your sectional title in that block of flats

In the new law, a corporation, which consists of owners of the units, was tasked with making the by-laws that govern the premises.

By Peter Theuri 24 days ago

Why it might take longer to have your sectional title in that block of flats

The big debate and heated assembly

The debate was held at Harold’s Assembly of Holy Associates (HAHA). All patrons from Sue’s haven were allowed to come in with their favourite drinks.

By Peter Theuri 29 days ago

The big debate and heated assembly

Working late nights? It could be detrimental to your health

Futurity, a site which features discoveries by top scientists, indicates that 20 percent of the world population does shift work. This could hurt their health, well-being and connection.

By Peter Theuri 29 days ago

Working late nights? It could be detrimental to your health

Why resettlement of squatters is a thorny issue for government

Squatters have been drawn into this debate in huge numbers, as have absentee landlords.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

Why resettlement of squatters is a thorny issue for government

NSE tipped for further decline as inflation, rates hike batter economy

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which meets on July 27, is expected to raise the Central Bank Rate by between 50 and 100 basis points (0.5 to one per cent).

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

NSE tipped for further decline as inflation, rates hike batter economy

Unga takes centre stage as campaigns reach fever pitch

A 2kg packet of maize flour, which is used to prepare ugali, a staple dish for most Kenyan households, has crossed the Sh200 mark, which is nearly double the price it was mid-year last year.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

Unga takes centre stage as campaigns reach fever pitch

Hit? I only wanted to heat Harold

Not even our current low temperatures can stop politicians from being hot on the heels of one another with the sole mission of undoing what their competitors are doing.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

Hit? I only wanted to heat Harold

Sue in Vasha to rally the people

It dawned on me that Sue must have, for the second year running, disappeared to Naivasha for the Safari Rally. I ambled back up to HAHA church and informed my uncle.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

Sue in Vasha to rally the people

Developers rush to offer coastal holiday homes

The coastal region, with its alluring beachfront and ideal weather, is probably one of the most fancied retirement and holiday destinations.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

Developers rush to offer coastal holiday homes

Degrees of heat and non-existent varsities

Harold, whose only observed degrees were recorded on a thermal gun during screening when Covid-19 was raring its fangs, was the first to protest the requirement.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

Degrees of heat and non-existent varsities

More women now take up leadership positions in firms

Despite a push for equality in jobs, the number of women in top positions remains low. A global report shows that Africa leads the rest of the world in terms of women leadership.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

More women now take up leadership positions in firms

How Airbnb craze is giving hotels a run for their money

Airbnb is an American company that operates an online marketplace for lodgings, primarily homestays for vacation rentals and tourism activities

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

How Airbnb craze is giving hotels a run for their money

I built app after 12 years of false starts

Bingwa takes up 10 per cent commission of the service providers’ earnings, and will only take up a negotiated amount from suppliers after an allowance of free usage for a year.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

I built app after 12 years of false starts

Weeds and flies: Third horse has new manifesto

Harold has told us he will maintain the status quo once elected and we should not be worried as corruption, which is very much part of us, will be maintained.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

Weeds and flies: Third horse has new manifesto

When community land is to be acquired for public use

Compensation is not a very easy issue in the case of community land.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

When community land is to be acquired for public use

Government bleeds millions to maintain empty houses abroad

The government has been incurring Sh24 million annually due to failure to ensure the official residence is occupied.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Government bleeds millions to maintain empty houses abroad

Kenyans' agony of passports 'taking too long'

While more stations were opened up to make the process of passport application easier, it continues to drag on, inconveniencing many applicants.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Kenyans' agony of passports 'taking too long'

Manufacturers, retailers trade blame on rising cost of goods

Even as external factors push up prices, retailers and manufacturers can determine how much Kenyans will pay for commodities.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Manufacturers, retailers trade blame on rising cost of goods

Wanted: Candidates who can lie, steal

Qualifications for candidates included the ability to lie and steal without being caught. When we called Harold’s name at the interviews and he did not appear, we set out to look for him.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Wanted: Candidates who can lie, steal

Gambling craze sinking jobless youth into pit of hopelessness

It starts with one bet and before you know it you are hooked on a vicious betting circle. So bad is it, that once in, the gamblers need counselling to find footing and get out.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Gambling craze sinking jobless youth into pit of hopelessness

Why village landlords remain poor despite big investments

In many rural places, despite new power connections and better road networks, the rents remain relatively unchanged.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Why village landlords remain poor despite big investments

Industrialist Chandaria: My tips for success

Few people can rival his wealth of business experience. He shares some of the secrets with budding entrepreneurs.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Industrialist Chandaria: My tips for success

Manu Chandaria: I no longer want to talk business

At 93, the industrialist is still fit as a fiddle and sharp-witted as ever; you feel he could still be globe-trotting and addressing gatherings of business people.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Manu Chandaria: I no longer want to talk business

German firms root for stability

German companies said they hope for a peaceful election that will not destabilise business.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

German firms root for stability

Not yet Uhuru for Gitegi under Harold

After last week’s Gitegi Prayer Breakfast, which many of you called unnecessary shenanigans because you were not invited, we decided to invite everybody to the Madaraka Day celebrations.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Not yet Uhuru for Gitegi under Harold

Why workers remain eager to return to offices

Experts reckon that work represents more than a paycheck.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Why workers remain eager to return to offices

How economist danced his way into competitive music business

What started as a high school passion has bloomed into money making passion. Dedicated marketing has seen the school grow into one that now enrols 400 to 500 students a year.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

How economist danced his way into competitive music business

Islamic bank opens new branch in CBD in expansion drive

DIB has an agency partnership with Co-operative Bank that is aimed at increasing access to customers who are far from the bank’s branches.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Islamic bank opens new branch in CBD in expansion drive

High land subdivision spurs migration to cities

The smaller portions of land cannot be used for the same purpose as the bigger ones, before subdivision.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

High land subdivision spurs migration to cities

London Distillers brands win global awards in Belgium

The Safari Rare Whisky won the Gold Award while Kenya King Gin won a Silver award for quality.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

London Distillers brands win global awards in Belgium

Naivas defends huge expansion appetite, says it's well planned

Naivas Supermarket has about 85 branches, a feat that retail kings Tuskys and Nakumatt never achieved

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

Naivas defends huge expansion appetite, says it's well planned

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