Republic of Kenya Ministry of DefenceAdvertisement for the Recruitment of GeneralService Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers

photo Courtesy Baraka Fm

Republic of Kenya Ministry of Defence Advertisement for the Recruitment of General
Service Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers into the Kenya Defence Forces. The KDF is pleased to announce to the general
public that there will be a recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets & Specialist Officers.
Prospective candidates wishing to apply must possess the following relevant requirements.
1. Requirements
a. Must be Kenyan citizens.
b. Age: Between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets and upto 29 years for Specialist Officers.
c. Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
d. Have no criminal record.
e. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).
f. Minimum Weight:
(1) Men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
(2) Women – 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
g. Women candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during training.
h. Education:
(1) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets ,A minimum of mean grade B (Plain) in KCSE upto degree level with minimum subject grade of C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and in any one of the Pure Sciences (Physics, Chemistry or Biology). Those aspiring to join KDF as GSO Cadets should note that the initial training period will cover three continuous years leading to a BSC in Military Science on successful completion.

Kisumu Beautician and Coder

So I am about to post this story then an article I read a year ago on how programming can help fight poverty came to mind. So I googled it and, as it turns out, today is the 1st anniversary of that article! What a cool way to begin a LakeHub Story? You will find that link at the end of this article.

Enter Musa Wagole. A programmer currently working on a web application that would help keep track of stock at boutiques. At a glance, he seems like your everyday techie waiting to pounce on and develop solutions around a challenge. Not until you hear his full story.

Musa learned about LakeHub about a year ago, when one of this friends suggested that he could tag along to a techie’s meet-up at a local restaurant, Hotel Salazar. Those days we did not have a space yet, and it is in spaces such as coffee houses we met to network and build our skills. It is one such day that he decided to join  the community at LakeHub. And liked it instantly.

Musa in the streets,  getting his hands dirty with nail polish. He charges 50 shillings (0.5USD) for a pedicure.

But you see, Musa is a street beautician. He makes ladies look good. Manicuring and pedicuring is his kind of thing.

Kenya Introduces Mandatory Online Visa Applications

Starting from 2nd July 2015, the government of Kenya Will introduce electronic visa application. Tourists wishing to visit Kenya need to apply as follows:

1. Visit the electronic visa page at www.ecitizen.go.ke 
2.  Select Register as a Visitor As part of this process, you will receive a confirmation email that you need to click on to verify and confirm your registration At this point, you will be asked to UPLOAD A DIGITAL PASSPORT PHOTO  {Maximum size 500 px by 500 px) 
3.  Once logged in, select Department of Immigration Services
4. Select Submit Application 
5.  Select Kenyan Visa
6.  Select the type of visa (visitor) and read the Instructions carefully
7.  Complete the application form - please note that incomplete applications will be rejected and you will lose your processing fees. You will need a scan of the main page of your passport (with your name, date of birth and other Information).You will need to re-upload your passport photo
8.  Pay using your Visa card, MasterCard or other debit card 
9. Await your approval which will be sent to you by email. This could take up to 7 days so ensure that you plan In advance 
10.  Once you have received the email advising that your visa is approved, log back into your e-citizen account and download your visa. 
11.  Print a copy of your visa to present to the immigration officer at your point of entry Into Kenya

Interruption of water supply In Kisumu from 2nd July

There shall be an interruption of water supply in Kisumu , Milimani ,CBD,Railways,Riat

Kanyamedha,Bandani,Mayfair Estate,Moscow Estate, Kibuye Estate,Vunduba,Mamba, Robert

Announcement from KIWASCO

Ouko,Makasembo Estate,Ondiek ,Makasembo, Argwings,Tomboya,Nubian ,Okore,Kaloleni, Pembe tatu,Shaurimoyo, Patel flats, Posta flats, Usaid, Mountain view Estate, Poly view and Adjucent Areas.

The interruption will  begin from Thursday 2nd  July 2015 to for an Estimated 12 hour Period . The purpose of the interruption is to carry out major repairs work on some main water supply lines . Therefore they advice Customers to Store adequate water in storage tanks and or containers to ensure availability during this period .For more information you can contact customer care  manager through : Tel +254572024100, cell +254721757382