In the vibrant tapestry of Kenyan homes, the "handyman" holds a revered place. He is the fixer of broken chairs, the unblocker of sinks, the painter of walls, and the installer of shelves. He is the unsung hero who keeps the chaos of domestic life at bay. But as Kenya...
There is a famous Kenyan saying: "Ukiokota, utajikokota." It loosely translates to "if you pick up something cheap carelessly, you will end up dragging yourself and your problems along." Nowhere is this proverb more applicable than in the maintenance of our homes. The temptation to hire a quack—an unqualified, unlicensed...
The Kenyan home is a complex ecosystem. It requires constant care, feeding, and repair. From the plumber who ensures the water runs clear to the electrician who keeps the digital world connected, and the carpenter who builds the furniture that holds our memories, our lives are supported by a network...
In the intricate dance of maintaining a home, we often form relationships with various professionals: the askaris who guard our estates, the mama mboga who sells us tomatoes, and the fundi who repairs our electronics. But there is one relationship that carries a weight far heavier than the others—the one...
There is a unique kind of dread that creeps in when you hear the relentless drip of a leaky faucet at 2 a.m. or, worse, the gushing sound of a burst pipe under your kitchen sink. For homeowners, this is a crisis. For renters, it can feel like a nightmare...
March 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
