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In this 2016 drama film directed by Mbithi Masya that won the Prize of the International Federation of Films Critics, a young woman called Kaleche (Nyokabi Getagaia) has no recollection of her life after death. She wonders in the middle of nowhere through the savanna land of Kenya, trying to recollect how she got there, but she is unable to even remember her name. In a hospital gown, she walks without purpose until she comes to a resort in the savanna land called Kati Kati. She neither knows the people in the resort nor the place. Yet, she is welcomed and told that she is dead. However, after some convincing by Thoma (Elsaphan Njora), she gets to know that the resort represents an in between place "Kati Kati", where souls linger until they move on to the next life. While in the resort, she meets Mikey (Paul Ogola), who killed himself, but he is angry with his extremely religious mother that he commits suicide again, leading to him disappearing from the resort. After...

Shipping containers, which are normally used to transport goods, such as vehicles on a ship from one country to another for months, are known to be hurricane, earthquake, and fire resistant. The shipping container homes cost about KES 100,000 and KES 130,000, while a 40ft container is about KES 200,000 and KES 230,000. For latest prices, please see Kenya Containers. Due to this, they are better at making durable houses that are affordable, especially for people living in Kenya. One company that constructs houses for people at affordable prices is Containers Kenya. In order to make an informed decision on whether to construct a house using shipping container, it is essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages. Below is a sample of a container house made of 5 20ft containers. Advantages A shipping container house saves costs. A house that is built from a shipping container cost less than a conventional house because a container is affordable. For example, a 20ft c...

Sun King is an innovative company in Kenya that sells quality solar energy solutions in Kenya for the purpose of reducing the reliance on the expensive source of fuel, such as kerosene and candles. The company comes at time when: "It is estimated that about 73 per cent of Kenyans live within 1-kilometre (0.6 miles) distance of a power transformer, yet only 18 per cent are connected to the grid. At its most basic level, Africa's energy poverty means there is often no electricity to power lights to study or to work at night. It also means no access to safer electric cooking and heating, powered health centers, or electricity to run a business." Lilian Mutegi As such, the Sun King solar energy solution as shown below in the photo includes a solar panel, three bulbs, and one rechargeable battery. Advantage One staff member on Facebook says, "One of the biggest advantages of solar energy is the ability to avoid the politics and price volatility that is increasi...

"Rabbit meat is as nutritious and healthy as pork and beef." When rabbit meant is served on the menu, controversies begin to follow. Most controversies have to do with whether the meat is a better alternative to meat from cows and chicken. Normally, it is socially acceptable that meant from farm animals, such as chicken, pigs, and cows are food; however, many people think that the idea of eating rabbit meat is repulsive. One of the major reasons that rabbit meat is perceived to be repulsive is the idea that it is not a cow or chicken's meat. However, when you look at the benefits of rabbit meat in terms of rabbit keeping and health, you will realize that people in Kenya should look at it as an alternative to cow or chicken meat. Benefits: Rabbit keeping A small space is needed to keep rabbits compared to the space needed to keep cows. Due to this, a family can keep rabbits at the back of their hou...

"The first film to be submitted for the category of the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards" Directed by David Gitonga, Nairobi Half Life is a drama film that has revolutionized the Kenyan film industry. In this film, Mwas (Joseph Wirimu) is living with his parents. The young man lives by selling western action film which he portrays to attract his customers. However, when he meets a group of actors, he seeks for their help to start his career in acting. For him to begin acting, he is asked for KSH 1,000 (US$10). He cannot afford to get KSH 1,000, but his mother gives him KSH 500. With KSH 1,000, he journeys to Nairobi. It is in Nairobi that things go wrong for him. First, he loses everything to a gang of thieves. Second, he gets arrested and sleeps in jail for a day. However, he meets Oti (Olwenya Maina), a criminal gang member who he becomes friends with. He eventually manages ...

"If you had a choice on the type of vehicle to purchase, would you want to purchase a vehicle that will end your dependency on fuel?" Tesla Model X is one of Teslas electric vehicles that has become popular in the United States. The vehicle, which is produced at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California, is a crossover SUV that is known for its Falcon wing doors that help the vehicle owner to easily access the second and third-row seats. The vehicle, which has been ranked seventh among the best-selling electric vehicles in the world, can cover a range of between 237 and 289 miles which is equivalent to between 381 and 465 km respectively. The development of the car was based on the Tesla Model S, a sedan electric vehicle without Falcon wing doors. As of December 2016, it is estimated that the company has sold over 25,000 units all over the world. Even though the vehicle has had success selling more units, it has had problems....