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How to Join Mama Ngina University College?

Mama Ngina University College

A brief guide on How to Join Mama Ngina University College

Located in Gatundu South, Mama Ngina University College is a constituent college of K.U. University. However, it was initially under the mentorship of Moi University. It offers diverse undergraduate courses in both sciences and arts. If you desire to be part of this fantastic community, you can submit your application using the following process.

  1. Visit the University College website 
  2. Click Academics to select the course of your choice. They have both undergraduate and short professional courses. 
  3. Fill in the application form, which you can find at the University’s admissions office or request one from the website. During the application, you must provide your current email address, phone number, scanned copies of your certificates, and postal address. 
  4. Pay the application fees of Kshs. 1000 for the undergraduate level.
  5. Submit the certificate/result in a slip and copy of the application form to admissions@mnu.ac.ke. Then submit the original application form to the registrar’s academic offices through the following address:-

The Registrar (Academic, Research Outreach, and Student Affairs),

Mama Ngina University College,

P.O. Box 444 – 01030,

Gatundu.

Once done, wait for a confirmation letter. Mama Ngina University is open for admission regardless of race, political origin, ethnicity, gender, color, or creed.  

 

How to get KPLC refunds for token overpayment?

How to get KPLC refunds for token overpayment?

Kenya Power has over 4 million consumers on prepaid meters as the Company transitions to advanced technology that makes it easier for customers to purchase electricity. While buying tokens, if you make a blunder of overpayment, do not panic Kplc process the refunds in case of an overpayment. 

For example, you wanted to buy tokens worth 100 Ksh and instead buy tokens worth 1000 Ksh. You can get a full refund if you follow the below guide.

  1. Do not feed the tokens on the Meter. If you have exhausted the tokens, kindly do another transaction to avoid loading the overpaid tokens. 
  2.  Download a Token Refund/reversal form from the Kplc website   Click here to download 
  3. Filling the form and drop the form at the Kenya Power offices 
  4. The Technical team will call you and give instructions to feed the Meter. 
  5. Afterward, they will submit a report, and then the Refund will be processed to the Mpesa Number used.

How long will KPLC tokens refund take?

– It takes around seven working days to get the full Refund. 

 

Head office location: Stima Plaza, Parklands, Kolobot Road Postal address: P.O. Box 30099,

Nairobi Phone number 1: 020 95551 Phone number 2: 0703070707

Phone number 3: 0732170170

Official website: kplc.co.ke Email address: customercare@kplc.co.ke Twitter handle: @KenyaPower_Care Facebook handle: KenyaPowerLtd SMS code: 95551

How to Retrieve your KPLC Prepaid Meter Numbers?

 

How to check the 2022 KCSE results online ?

Check 2022 KCSE results online

How to check the 2022 KCSE results online?

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results will be released by January 23, 2023, before schools reopen, according to Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang.

Below is a brief guide on how to check the KCSE results online.

Checking 2022 KCSE results online 

Open the KNEC website. And enter your index number to check your KCSE results online.

You only need to remember your index number and have access to your computer or mobile device to use this way to verify the results for 2022. The steps are as follows:

  • Check out the KNEC website https://www.knec-portal.ac.ke/
  • Locate and select the KCSE Results tab.
  • The year you took the exams should be chosen.
  • Lastly, press the “Submit” button.
  • After a moment, the results of your KCSE should appear on the screen.

To get the  KCSE results by SMS, send an SMS with your Index Number to 20076 for Safaricom, Airtel and Telcom networks. Send your full index number (11 digits) followed by KCSE to KNEC SMS Code 20076.

 

How to Apply for the New Digital Number Plate in Kenya?

Ntsa digital-number-plates

The New digital number plates in Kenya were launched in 2022 to curtail fraud cases such as vehicle theft and terrorism. They have a QR code, serial number, microchip, hologram, and Kenyan flag. As such, all vehicle owners are required to replace their old ones. The New Digital number plates will cost you Kshs. 3,000 and Kshs 1,500 for motorcycle owners. The steps for acquiring this number on a digital number plate go as follows. 

  1. Log into the TIMs portal.
  2. Click Vehicle Registration
  3. Go to Reflective Number Plate and click apply.
  4. The page will redirect you to your list of vehicles. 
  5. Pick the vehicle you want and verify the details before clicking next.
  6. Give your reasons for applying for the reflective number plate, otherwise known as the digital number plate.
  7. Choose your preferred method of notification, i.e. sms or email.
  8. Pick the type of front and back number plate, i.e. oblong or square.
  9. Select the collection office
  10. Upload a copy of the original logbook and an image of the number plate in pdf form on the Lost/Defaced number plate and Tape Lifting report section. However, you won’t need a Tape Lifting Report.
  11. Confirm the details and pay Kshs 3,050 via Mpesa.

Once done, wait for NTSA to notify you via SMS and email to collect your digital number plate so you can start enjoying the benefits listed. 

 

How to Apply For the 2023 Equity Bank Wings To Fly Scholarship?

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About Equity Bank Wings To Fly Scholarship

Students from poor backgrounds who have passed their KCPE exams can now proceed with their secondary education. This is all thanks to the Equity Wings to Fly scholarship program, which the Equity group and MasterCard foundation sponsor. If you need this program, submit your application through the Wings to Fly website using the following procedure.

  • Visit the official Wings to Fly website.
  • Register using your email and phone number.
  • An activation code will be sent to your phone. Use it to activate your account.
  • Once in, you must fill in all the required details, such as your academic info and evidence of need.
  • You also need to download and fill out the recommendation and declaration letters.
  1. KCPE Results Slip (official KNEC slip or signed & stamped paper from the school). For early bird applications, you will be allowed to complete the application form without KCPE marks and Result Slip until submission.
  2. Copy of Death Certificate (if father/mother deceased).
  3. Evidence of financial support (if they have received support in the past).
  4. Evidence of special needs (if they have indicated special needs).
  5. Copy of Pay Slip/ Bank Statement (if parents/guardians are employed/business).
  6. A signed declaration by Applicant and Parent/Guardian
  7. Filled out application and recommendation form by Head Teacher, Provincial Adm., Religious Leader, and any other.
  • Scan and upload the document back to the system.
  • Click save changes to complete the process.
  • The completion and submission of this form is not a guarantee for sponsorship.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
  • Any false statements, omissions, or forged documents will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

If Wings to Fly accepts your application, you will enjoy benefits such as tuition fees for the four years in high school. They will also give you books, school uniforms, transportation, and pocket money.

Where to watch new year’s fireworks in Nairobi 2022?

new year's fireworks in Nairobi - Uap towers Fireworks Display

From twinkly shimmers of cascading light to spectacular booming explosions, New Year’s fireworks in Nairobi are among the most beautiful views cherished by both young and old.

Where to watch new year’s fireworks in Nairobi 2022? 

1. Old Mutual Towers – Fireworks Display 

As is now tradition, we have a delightful fireworks display at the Old Mutual Tower in Upper Hill Nairobi.

Find a safe vantage point in Nairobi with a good view of the Tower to enjoy the show.

2. The carnivore restaurant fireworks show

This 31st, as is tradition, We have a fantastic fireworks display at the turn of the clock🎇whole ox🐂, crocodile on spit and the best Dj and artist Line up @djadrian_kenya @wyredalovechild Dj John Rabar, @ethadeejay Dj Watii for the all-white jump off party 🕺💃

Admission 18+ only.

3. The Waterfront Karen Fireworks show

NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAY to bring the new year in with a BANG.

Let’s get together and light up the night as we count down to 2023.

Doors open at 2 pm with lots of family fun, live music bitings and food from our eateries/vendors.

Date: 31st December 2022 from 2 pm onwards

4. Two Rivers Mall fireworks show 

Join us tomorrow and usher in the new year in style! Enjoy the ultimate Fireworks Show unlike anything you have ever seen before! Tell a friend to tell a friend and see you at the Riverfront!🎇🎇

Where to watch new year’s fireworks in Nairobi 2022?

How do I replace my lost national ID? – Kenya

Huduma-Kenya - replace lost id card

What happens if I lost my national ID?

if your identification card has been either lost or stolen, the very first thing you do is make a Report to the nearest police station.

If you require to replace your Kenyan Id you can visit The National Registration Bureau, which is in charge of the registration and issuance of ID cards in Kenya.

The bureau also provides an opportunity for Kenyans to replace lost or defaced IDs through the bureau offices, which are located within respective County Commissioners’ offices or chief’s camps.

 

How can I replace my lost National ID in Huduma Centre?

Huduma Centre also offers a replacement for lost National IDS. It takes about ten days to get this vital document. Take a look at the process below from start to finish.

  • Visit your nearest Huduma Centre.
  • If you have yet to apply for a police abstract from your local police station, you can still get one from the police desk at Huduma Centre.
  • Take the police abstract to the Identification desk.
  • You will be asked to pay Kshs.100 to process the new ID.
  • Fill out the replacement form correctly.
  • The helpdesk team will ask you for your passport photo and take your fingerprints.
  • You will be given a waiting card as your temporary identification document.
  • Once the ten days are over, return to Huduma Centre to pick up your new ID, and remember to carry the temporary card.

 

Please note that the above process is for lost IDs only. First-time applicants must visit the National Registration Bureau.

How to increase The hustler fund Loan limit ?

Hustler fund loan kenya limit

Hustler Fund Loan is a Government fund that lets Kenyan Citizens borrow Money through their cell phones. The fund aims to provide financial empowerment and security to the people at the bottom of the pyramid.

The loan is charged an 8% interest and should be repaid in 14 days.

How Much can one borrow?

A minimum of Kshs. 500/ and a Maximum of 50,000 =. Out of every Kshs 100 borrowed:

  • Kshs 95 will go into the borrower’s loan account
  • Kshs 3.95 will go to their pension account
  • Kshs 1.05 will go to their savings account

Key features of Hustler Fund Loan 

  • Low-interest rate (8%)
  • No collateral required
  • No CRB Listing
  • NO threats

How to know if you qualify for the Hustler Fund loan?

  • Must be a Kenyan citizen of 18 years of age and above
  • Must have a valid national Identification Card (ID)
  • Must have a registered mobile number from a recognized Mobile Network Operator in Kenya, i.e., either Airtel, Safaricom or Telkom, i.e., either Airtel, Safaricom or Telkom
  • Have a mobile money account, i.e., either Airtel Money/M-PESA/T-Kash
  • The SIM card in question can/ will only be eligible if it has been in use for more than 90 days.
  • Reside and conduct economic activities in Kenya.
  • Provide the Location of residence during the onboarding process (where applicable)

How to apply for the Hustler fund Loan?

Once registered and loan limits assigned, the customer is required to follow the application steps to access the loan:

  • Dial USSD code *USSD *254# or mobile application.
  • Select the loan request option to view the limit, interest, and loan tenure.
  • Enter the loan amount and press OK to continue
  • Confirm loan details as displayed to continue
  • Enter Mobile Money pin
  • Receive SMS notifications on Loan allocation with relevant loan information.

How to increase the hustler funds Limit?

The limit will be reviewed and adjusted based on the borrowing and repayment history of previous Hustler Fund loans taken.

 

 

How to apply for Uganda temporary Visa – Temporary Movement Permit

Uganda temporary Visa

Are you planning to visit Uganda? Below is what you need to acquire Uganda Temporary Visa (Temporary Movement Permit)

Temporary Movement Permits are recognized travel documents intended to ease the cross-border movement of border communities. Temporary Movement Permits (TMPs) may be obtained at our Port Bell Office in Luzira and all points of Entry and Exit in Uganda and apply to countries bordering Uganda.

Uganda temporary Visa Required Documents

  1. Two passport-size photographs taken against the white background
  2. National ID
  3. Payment of the prescribed fee
  4. Any other support documents for students or minors

Fees

  1. Pay a fee of UGX 10,000/= for Single-Use TMP valid for one month. Uganda currency conversion 
Contact the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control For  more information

Address

Plot 65/67,

Old Port bell Road,

Kampala – Uganda

Phone

Toll Free: 0800199003

General Line: +256 417 346 100

Public Relations: +256 417 346 151, +256 417 346 147

How do I contact Uganda Police hotline ?

uganda emergency contacts

How do I contact the police hotline in Uganda?

In case of an Emergency while in Uganda kindly use the below contacts for the  – Uganda Police Force.

Emergency
999/112

UPF Headquarters
0414233814
0414250613

UPF Press Office
0414289791
0414289790
0800199899
0414288864

Counter Terrorism Unit
0800199699
0800199139
0800122291

Professional Standards Unit
Toll Free Lines
0800199199
0800199299
0800200019

CPS Kampala
0800122291

CID
0800199499

Uganda Fire Brigade
0421222
0714667752

Operations
0414256366

For Uganda Regional Police Headquarters and comprising Districts Visit the Uganda Police Website 

 

NHIF Online Registration Process for Low Cost Health Care

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