A contact is an agreement that binds two or more parties and is enforceable by law. The contacts should also give to rights and freedoms. In Kenya, the following types of contacts exist and one should be careful so as not to get confused when dealing with them.

Written Contracts

The contacts must be in written form. They involve an individual dealing with specialty matters. Examples of such contacts include the following major groups such as higher purchase contracts and marine insurance contracts.

Simple Contracts

These types of contracts don’t need any legal formalities when they are applied. They involve the sales of goods contacts and the various contracts dealing with matters pertaining partnerships. Such contracts are the most popular in the country as they are usually utilized by many categories of people.

Voidable contracts

The respective contacts can be cancelled by the decision of one party. It is not clear on what one should do but the contacts should be agreed by both parties to avoid being cancelled by the decision of one of them.

Void Contracts

Such types of contacts cannot be enforceable by the various forces of law hence they should be taken well care of. The reason for not following legal procedures is due to the lack of essentials of a valid contract.

Eivdence in writing contracts

They include coverage such as insurance contracts and contracts of guarantee.

The Kenya railway Corporation is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and has power to sue and be sued in its corporate name and to acquire, hold and dispose of movable and immovable property for the purposes of the Corporation. It is managed by a board of directors of the Corporation. i. a Chairman of the Board appointed by the Minister;

     ii. the Managing Director;

     iii. the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for the time being

     iv. responsible for railways

     v. the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury;

     vi. the managing director of the Kenya Ports Authority; a. . The functions of the corporation are     i. To carry goods and passengers by rail, road and inland waterwayswithin Kenya;      ii. To store goods within Kenyacarried by the Corporation;

     iii. To consign goods on behalf of other persons from any place withinkenya to any other place whether within Kenya or elsewhere

     iv. To provide, both for the passengers carried by the Corporation and other persons, hotels, other living accommodation and places of refreshment The Corporation according to the act is not liable for any loss arising from delay to any passenger by the late starting or late arrival of any train, vessel or vehicle. The Corporation also under the same act has the power to ;  i. Determine the conditions upon which passengers and luggage shall be carried by the Corporation. ii. Determine the rates, fares and charges for the carriage of passengers and luggage by the Corporation and such rates, fares and charges shall be published in the Tariff Book iii. Determine the different classes of accommodation available to passengers in trains, vessels or vehicles of the Corporation.

Do you need expert legal advice? Are you looking for the best legal representative to handle your case with top notch integrity? Below is a collection of Kenya’s top law firms.

• Raffman Dhanji Elms & Virdee. the firm is located in Nairobi City
  

• Prof. Albert Mumma and Company Advocates: Its offices are in Nairobi City

• Oraro & Co Advocates: found in Nairobi City

• Anjarwalla & Khanna: it has offices in both Nairobi and Mombasa cities.

• Mohammed Muigai Advocates. This is located in Nairobi City

• Hamilton Harrison & Mathews, situated in Nairobi City

• Kaplan & Stratton. This firm has its offices in Nairobi City

• Muthaura Mugambi Ayugi & Njonjo Advocates is also found Nairobi City

• Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates, whose office is located in Nairobi City

• Daly & Figgis Advocates, whose offices are located in Nairobi City

• Inamdar & Inamdar in Mombasa and Nairobi City

• Coulson Harney Advocates in Nairobi City

Though there are many other law firms in other areas of Kenya, it is evident that the best in the field are located in Nairobi. However, the concern of anyone in need legal counsel or representation in any legal is quality of service. Location is just but a number, so get a good lawyer/advocate from at least one of the best law firms in the country.

 

Meru Town in Kenya is located approximately 250km away from the city of Nairobi and is in Meru County, one of the main food baskets of Kenya. The good weather of Meru Town in Kenya creates very favorable conditions for a very wide variety of crops to do well. This in turn leads to high production of food crops and vegetables in Meru county in Kenya (mainly Bananas, Potatoes, cabbages, tomatoes, arrow roots etc) and thus the need for a market to enable the sale of the produce.

With the production of these products increasing in Meru Kenya, so has the development of market places in Meru for the sale of these products taken place. There are three major or main markets found in Meru in Kenya for any type of agricultural produce. These major markets in Meru are: Gakoromone Market, Soko-mjinga and Makutano market.

Gakoromone market in Meru Kenya is located off Meru-Mikinduri Road. Gakoromone Market in Kenya is the largest market in Meru and offers the widest variety of all the agricultural produce that is available in Meru County. Gakoromone Market is regarded as the main market for the Meru town as most of the items are first delivered to Gakoromone Market before being dispatched to other markets in Kenya. Gakoromone Market in Kenya also offers the best prices due to high competition and the wide variety available in the market in Meru. Kenyan Traders from other regions of Kenya often frequent Gakoromone market place to purchase various commodities in large quantities and then ferry them to other areas for sale at significantly higher prices. Several cereals stores and the municipal (Marikiti) market are adjacent to the Gakoromone open air market in Meru.

The Soko-mjinga market in Meru is located in Meru town central business district next to the Main bus stage. Soko Mjinga market in Meru is frequented by travellers and other people working within the Meru town in Kenya. One can find fruits and vegetables, clothes, shoes and electronics during the season in Soko Mjinga market in Meru town. Prices of commodities in Soko Mjinga market in Meru in Kenya are relatively expensive in comparison to the Gakoromone market. However, in comparison to Gakoromone market, Soko Mjinga market is much more organized and tidy and thus offers much more ease and comfort for its shoppers.

Makutano market in Meru is also another market offering the same type of commodities as the Gakoromone market and Soko Mjinga market, but it is located in Makutano in Kenya. Makutano market in Meru is located at the junction of Meru-Maua and Meru-Nanyuki Roads in Makutano. The commodities in Makutano market in Kenya are fairly priced in comparison to Soko-Mjinga in town and it serves the people residing in Milimani, Kaaga and Kinoru areas in Meru County in Kenya.

The markets in Meru offer a very wide variety of agricultural produce which is usually very fresh from the farm and at very fair and reasonable prices thus making them the most ideal market places to shop for such products in the Meru town.

AthiRiver Export Processing Zone

   Foreign investments in Kenya help promote the economy of our country.AthiRiver town is one of the main investment areas in Kenya with several industries mostly invested by foreigners such as Indians,British and Chinese.AthiRiver Export Processing Zone(EPZ) was started in 1991 and it is located in AthiRiver,Machakos country in Eastern province which is 30 kilometers from Nairobi.Its off Nairobi-Namanga highway,junction to the left opposite Kitengela police station,a distance of about 1 km from the road and its next to Kitengela town.The export processing zone AthiRiver has a length of 4.3 km.Its basically an industrial area with several industries.EPZ is mainly investment area for foreigners and it presents the best opportunity for growth,development and wealth to both investors and residents. By end of August 2002,twenty two export oriented firms were operational at the zone offering employment opportunities to 9300 Kenyans within the region.The firms are engaged in manufacture or processing of products such as garments/clothes,cotton yarns,human and veterinary pharmaceuticals,sisal dartboards,gemstones,food processing,tanning products,darts,construction and lease of industrial buildings.All these products manufactured are for export to far away countries such as India,Britain,China and many other abroad countries.Most of the land available in export processing zone(EPZ) is covered by industrial buildings of size 1000-7000 square meters.These industrial buildings are available for rent to investors the landlord being export processing zone authority(EPZA).The main foreign investors in EPZ are Indians owning two-thirds of the investment.Most of the industries deal with manufacture of garments.

Some of the industries include:

1.Newwide Garments EPZ limited-Its named after the investor Newwide,an Indian who is a main        investor owning five industries all of them manufacturing garment.

2.Global EPZ Limited-manufactures garments,owned by Indian investor.

3.Royal EPZ Limited-deals with garments,Indian investment.

4.Altex EPZ Limited-garments,Indian investment.

5.Rolex/Capital EPZ Limited-deals with mat,invested by a British.

6.Ricardo-garments,Indian investment.

7.Wondernuts EPZ Limited-cooking oil,invested by an Indian.

8.Nodor-dealers with darts,a British investment.

9.Botanical Extracts EPZ Limited-deals with veterinary pharmaceuticals.

10.IVEE Aqua and Infusion-The two companies are owned an Indian and deal with human pharmaceuticals i.e.injection water and infusion.

11.Insta-deals with maize flour,an Indian investment.

12.Rupa-dealers with cotton yarn.

13.American Database deals with networking and online business,started in 2014.

Other facilities present in EPZ include office block which is a 5-storey to service companies and light assembly industries.Its also a business centre due to availability of Equity bank and Trans National bank at the gate which serves both the workers and neighbourwood.Also a canteen is present in the zone for serving the workers.

The ready made products are transported to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(JKIA) or Mombasa port for export.EPZ AthiRiver has made its residents develop economically and also raises of revenue to our country.

Open markets are market stores that are located outside a building in a marked area where business men are required to bid for the stalls which are owned by the county government. Open markets are the main Centre’s of business in the city due to their preference by several groups of people in the society mostly the middle class and the poor which comprise of more than two thirds of Kenya’s population and although business in this markets has of late been threatened by terror attacks witnessed in two of the markets Gikomba and Garissa Lodge Nairobi open markets remain the heart of business in the capital. Here are some of the open markets around Nairobi and its environs.

Gikomba market

This is the most popular shopping Centre in the country mostly used by mutumba business men which has served the country for a very long time as a source of business and even successfully outshining the local textile industries. The market also stocks items like household goods, cereals, food, electronics and other essential items which are cheap and affordable to Kenyans. Goods sold on these markets are majorly mutumba imports from Europe and America which are sold at very cheap prices hence businesses from the country side also get their stock from this market.

Toy market

Toy market is also a popular open market located in the Ngong road areas close to Jamuhuri estate which is commonly known for clothes that is mutumba and foodstuff originating from the country side which are highly preferred by the city residents who are afraid of vegetables originating from the city outskirts due to the fear of consuming crops grown in dumpsites. Toy market is known mostly for specific mutumba which are clothes for kids and bedroom and house accessories like bed sheets and window curtains.

Garissa lodge market

This is located in the now dreaded Eastleigh area in Nairobi which is known for stocking clothes available at an affordable price. Garissa lodge is said to have the best land latest clothe designs in Kenya at an affordable price mostly run by Somali business men and serves as market for both retailers and end customers where by discount is awarded depending on the number of items bought. It is however wrong to ignore the impending terror attacks that took place in this market prompting the government to deport illegal immigrants which has since affected business in the area and scared away customers though peace has now been reinstated in the area.

Muthurwa market

This is the closest of all open markets to the central business district located just a stone throw from Ronald ngala street down kirinyaga road near Machakos bus terminus. It is a market for a variety of items which include both Mutumba and new clothes and also food stuff, electronics, cerials and many more items like household goods. Prices hence vary depending on the market due to location and the specific good being procured though price negotiations are allowed. These markets make shopping interesting and cheap it is important that you try out.

 

Saving in Kenya is an important idea for individuals as it helps them budget their finances and know what to invest in. It has come to the realization that many Kenyans have poor spending habits ending up with little or no money to save hence become broke. The following tips will nbe of great help for individuals wishing to save money.

Buy Goods in Bulk

Bulk buying ensures that one gets the basic requirements that will help them get what they need at the time when they are not readily available. Furthermore, it has come to the realization that most people that buy bulk products save more money than the ones that buy small quantities on a daily basis. Consumers should buy goods in large amounts and ensure that they have the basic things they need to survive.

Have a shopping list

The list is crucial in determining the basic requirements only hence makes one to focus on what they only need rather than buy some goods that will not be used immediately or will not be of help at the time they are purchased. People should learn what to include in their shopping lists as priorities hence they need to be extra careful.

Go For Cheap Markets

Good savers do not just buy products without finding out what other similar producers are offering and selling the products at. Many poor spenders will ask for the price of a particular good and end up giving the amount of money asked without even having to bargain. It is therefore advisable for one to buy products at lower prices to save the extra cash.

Be accountable for all financial transactions conducted

One should learn to know how much money they spend on one single day and explain how they have benefited from the transactions. It is also important for one to think about the negative consequences that come as a result of engaging one in unhealthy financial transactions.

 

The use of products made from plastics is an aspect that has been gaining popularity in Kenya at a fast pace. Right from furniture, household goods, kids’ items, crates, poultry houses and industrial products, it almost seems like a larger percentage of what we have around us is made using plastics in Kenya. This is apparently the state of affairs in Kenya today and things don’t seem to change any time soon.

There is one plastics manufacturer in Kenya making headlines.  Much as competitors in plastic manufacturing in Kenya do exist, Kenpoly in Kenya has always been dear to the hearts of millions of Kenyans today.  This is because ever since the inception of Kenpoly company, they have always been dedicated to offer quality products and services in Kenya to their customers.  Kenpoly company, just like I had stated before, manufactures a plethora of plastic products.  Here, now is a look at some of their main product categories at Kenpoly Company in Kenya;

Plastic Furniture

Perhaps this is one of the largest categories of plastic products in Kenya which are offered by Kenpoly today.  The company in Kenya specializes in the manufacture and sale of plastic chairs, stools, and tables among many other furniture products.   If you are in need of storage products, you can also expect to get the best from the experts here.  Most of the products in Kenya in this furniture category are pretty much affordable with the Kenpoly chairs in Kenya are retailing at about Ksh. 500 at Kamukunji market next to the Machakos Country Bus Station in Nairobi.

Household plastic products

The largest chunks of products which are manufactured by Kenpoly company in Kenya are mainly intended for household purposes.  This includes the likes of baskets, bowls, basins, bins, buckets, chopping boards, dish racks, funnels and many more.  This is with no doubt your one stop supplier when you are in need of household products either to resale or to use in your own home.

Kids plastic products

It is also important to appreciate the fact that Kenpoly company has got a great offering and supply of products for Kenyans that are intended for use by kids.  This shows that the Kenpoly company has the interests of kids at heart. Moreover, they want to develop generations that will grow up to appreciate the kind of products that they make and supply. If you want to buy juice bottles, baby chairs, baby walkers, baby baths, baby potties, kiddy cups, lunch boxes or kiddy desks, this is exactly the place where you can expect to find the best products in Kenya.

Crates from Kenpoly

People in Kenya who deal with crates are also taken care of by Kenpoly Manufacturers in Kenya. Remember that, in Kenya you can use a crate for any purpose and as such they are not just limited to the breweries and milk processing firms. However, we have to appreciate the fact that most of the crates which are manufactured by Kenpoly normally are intended for the people in the manufacturing and processing industries in Kenya. Rarely would people in Nairobi use crates in their own homes.  It does not matter whether you require fully closed crates, nesting crates, milk crates or open crates; you can rest assured that the experts at Kenpoly Manufacturers in Kenya will definitely offer you the best.

Industrial, poultry and floriculture products

It is also important to appreciate the fact that Kenpoly also makes products intended for the floriculture, poultry and industrial applications.  So, this is more of one stop- shop for all your plastic product requirements in Kenya.

Where can Kenyans buy Kenpoly products in Kenya?

There are many places where Kenyans will come across products made by Kenpoly plastic manufacturers. Most of the major supermarkets in Kenya such as Tuskys, Nakumatt, Ukwala, Naivas, Uchumi and Tumaini offer these products. However, if you would like to get these products at a cheaper bargain, I would advise you to get them from Kamukunji   Market that is just next to the Machakos country bus in Nairobi.

Kenpoly Manufacturers Limited as a company is located in the Industrial area of Nairobi along Lunga Lunga Road. People in Kenya can buy plastic products from Kenpoly directly from the manufacturers in Nairobi Industrial area or calling directly on +254-722723700.

RADIANT SUPERMARKET

It is situated just at the main entrance of Bomet town on Kaplong-Bomet road in Rift Valley Kenya. It is situated beside Mutai Wholesalers and opposite Kobil petrol station. It is the biggest supermarket in Bomet town. It has two floors that are the ground floor and first floor. It has all the house materials with all the needed luxuries. It has the best services from its customers. It also has the packing stage for its customers. It has the best security with CCTV monitoring all round the supermarket.

DANA SUPERMARKET

It is situated at the center of the town just directly opposite the Uncles Bookshop in Rift Valley Kenya. It is the second largest supermarket in the town. It has all the house materials with all the needed luxuries. It has the best services from its customers. It also has the packing stage for its customers. It has the best security with CCTV monitoring all round the supermarket. It is well managed and its cleanliness of the products is high.

TRANSMARA SUPERMARKET

It is situated at the middle of the town. It is directly opposite the Co-operative Bank in Rift Valley Kenya. It has the best and quality services from its customers. It has CCTV cameras both at the main entrance and at all round the supermarket. It has all the house materials with all the needed luxuries and the toys kids. It offers quality goods and services.

MAMA SUPERMARKET

It is situated along Kipchamba Street just one hundred meters before KCB Bank in Rift Valley Kenya. It is directly opposite the Bomet Catholic Church. On its entrance it is Total petrol station. It has enough parking place. It has the best security for its customers. It is well managed and its cleanliness of the products is high. It contains all the luxurious and house materials for any customer in need.

 

Dirt in every day’s activity is unavoidable no matter what activity is involved. After the acquirer of dirt in garments, many people hate to be involved in the cleaning process of these dirty garments in form of clothes, footwear and any other wear that may have gotten dirty. In the process of cleaning and doing laundry which many people dislike, various people have seen it as a business idea and have thought of making it a business by providing the laundry services at a fee.

Laundry and Dry cleaning services business is one of the lucrative business that may be very profitable especially urban areas if set up using the best procedures. Many people in the urban areas are busy and have no time for doing laundry. This therefore creates the demand for the services. Other clothes such as suits require special cleaning procedures and therefore the Dry cleaning services comes in. For anyone who has had the thought of starting this lucrative business, several steps are to be followed in order for the business established to be prosperous and compete with other business offering the same services around. To start up the business and be profitable, the following steps should be followed;

Creation of a Strong Business Plan

You need to create a strong business plan which will be the guide in the development process and act as an outline for everything that needs to be done to reach the goals as well as have all the details on the costs, cash flow, laundry and dry cleaning equipment maintenance provisions and other business concerns. This business plan also helps in the sharing of the business ideas with the potential investors who may provide the business capital needed to start the business.

Acquisition of Business Permits, Insurances and Licenses

Since it is a legal business and you tend to operate it legally which is an advantage to earn your customers’ trust, you should contact the authorities concerned with this types of business to get legal permits, insurances and licenses for the business operations and also adhere to all local, provincial and state guidelines for the business operations. Apart from the authorities, you should also contact the internal revenue services, Kenya Revenue Authority to get an employer identification number which will enable you to hire employees and establish checking accounts for your business.

Business Location

Setting the business should also put into considerations the area or location it will operate from. The choice of the location is very important as it will influence the kind of customers who ask for your services. The location should be easily accessible and near building offices or small clinic who will be your frequent customer or possibly in a building which formerly used to operate the same type of business. This will help to attract the customers which were there as well as reduce the hustle of buying several equipment. The building or your room of operation should be large enough to provide room for reception area, sorting area, storage for all the chemicals and machinery as well as areas to hang all the finished clothing and other items.

Purchase of Equipment

The equipment for use in the business should be purchased from reputable dealers or purchase from an inventory which is closing as they will be cheaper some of which include conveyors, laundry hot leads, foam finishers, shirt finishers, and other machines to accommodate all clothing and household items brought for cleaning. However, new equipment are preferred as they will be energy- and water efficient and will meet modern environmental standards.

Hiring of Staff/Personnel

For any business to go on with their operations, they require staff or personnel and this business is therefore no exception. The hiring process should be very efficient to ensure that the staff employed have the best experience and trustworthy in the provision of these services. The employees required may include a delivery driver if among your services are delivery and collection of laundry as well as an alternation specialist.

Marketing the Business

After all the processes in the setting up of the business, you should finally market the business for your potential customers to know that the business is in operation and its specific location as well as the services that the business is offering. The activities may include offering coupon especially in Social Media for individuals to try your services.