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Punctuality is our endeavor Buzz-A-Cab Limited was started with the aim of providing a high level of service in the taxi transport sector, commensurate with the expectations of a wide ...

Hard Landscaping - 1In landscaping jargon there is soft landscaping, meaning the plants, and hard landscaping meaning the walls, pergolas, paving, steps, lighting and so on.

This park is a restful spot in the heart of Nairobi's buzz. With tall trees, a few canopies, a few seats and short grass for picnicking Jeevanjee Gardens hosts people ...

There are shops popping up all over the Watamu and Malindi area, creating quite a buzz

Did you know that NEMA, our very own environmental agency, has an interesting website? On it you can find lots of useful information, like copies of the Environment Act and the subsidiary legislation (environmental impact assessment regulations; water quality and waste management regulations etc). Other links include the current state of environment reports and various government initiatives aimed at saving our environment. There's even an e-learning centre on the environment. Visit the NEMA website for more information: http://www.nema.go.ke Anjali Saini

A Swedish architect while working in the slums asked people what they needed most to make their life easier and surprisingly the answer was not a house, but a toilet!  Based on this, he has invented a single-use, self-sanitizing, fully bio-degradable bag which after 2-4 weeks becomes a pathogen-free fertilizer.  The brilliance in this innovation, “the Peepoo” is multiple.  See www.peepoople.com.  This product has the potential to revolutionize sanitation and civilization as we know it and most interestingly is currently under trial in Kibera.

Check out this site www.lightingafrica.org  to see the innovations in solar and other forms of affordable lighting that are transforming how lighting can be delivered to rural homes that are currently relying on kerosene.  These products are great for city dwellers too!  There are many applications ranging from just "cool stuff" to have around the home, through to portable kits that can be taken on safaris for charging lights as well as mobile phones. There are loads of companies and products entering the market place, so keep on watching this space!

Did you know that NEMA, our very own environmental agency, has an interesting website?  On it you can find lots of useful information, like copies of the Environment Act and the subsidiary legislation (environmental impact assessment regulations; water quality and waste management regulations etc).  Other links include the current state of environment reports and various government initiatives aimed at saving our environment. There's even an e-learning centre on the environment. Visit the NEMA website for more information:  http://www.nema.go.keAnjali Saini

Check out this site www.lightingafrica.org  to see the innovations in solar and other forms of affordable lighting that are transforming how lighting can be delivered to rural homes that are currently relying on kerosene. 

The Baobab course at Vipingo Ridge is open for business. This 18-hole championship Course is par 72 and available to non-members, subject to a green fee. The course is the first in East Africa to be built to truly international standards with the world renowned USGA specification being used for all aspects of the course. Waterfalls, lakes and streams run through thecourse and a fully automated irrigation sysem ensures that the playing surfaces maintain their pristine condition all year round. For further details contact www.vipingoridge.com. Sara Engel, Watamu Property Services

We all know the beautiful flowering Christmas Cacti, so called because that is the time of year they flower in the northern hemisphere, but do we know where they are indigenous to and how to grow them?

A Swedish architect while working in the slums asked people what they needed most to make their life easier and surprisingly the answer was not a house, but a toilet! 

If you have a hard time keeping your mutt out of trash cans, try this easy tip that will break the habit and NOT HARM your dog. Place an open packet of Chinese hot mustard in the bottom of the empty wastebasket or on top of the waste basket before heading out the door. As soon as the dog sticks her head inside the waste can, it will recoil from the sharp odour. Be consistent. Try to remember to do this every day for about two weeks until your dog figures out the pungent smell is not worth the effort. Happy training! Woof!Amy L. Rapp, Custom Made K-9 SupplyCustomMadeK9@aol.com

Aflotoxin poisoning of pets is a problem in Kenya. Learn how to recognize and avoid it.Go ahead; I dare you to google aflatoxin. You will come up with pages and pages of very scientific documents and long multi syllable scientific words. If you have the time and energy to wade through much of it you may still find yourself confused. Please contact your vet for answers to any question you may have regarding safe feeding practices or unanswered questions. I am not a vet and do not intend to give nutritional or medical advice. But I want to let you know Aflatoxin is out there and why it’s important to avoid it for your pets health. Aflatoxin can affect dogs, cats and people can be poisoned by it too, though the human liver can excrete the toxin to some extent.What is Aflatoxin? Well, to paraphrase a very long, scientific article by Reddy, S.V. and Farid Waliyar; Aflatoxins are potent toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, immunosuppressive agents produced as secondary metabolites by the fungus Aspergillus flavus and A parasiticus….. etc, etc, etc. Now for the layman’s definition, Aflatoxin is the waste product of fungus that gets on cereal items like maize or even omena (the little dried fish some people feed their pets).Aflatoxin poisoning damages the liver due to a buildup of the toxins there, frequently resulting in death. If you suspect Aflatoxin poisoning waste no time in getting your pet to a vet! Symptoms of Aflatoxin poisoning can include rough coat, weight loss, abnormally colored gums and sometimes diarrhea. Aflatoxin also compromises the animal’s immune system so other symptoms of an ill pet could be present as well. Aflatoxin or the fungus that produces it is not visible to the naked eye. If you see a food bag saying “Aflatoxin Free!!” it’s not possible. If the packaging states “Aflatoxin Tested!” that’s great, but if they make 10 batches a day for 365 days a year and only tested one batch, what good is that assurance? Plus, what were the test results? If you insist on feeding ugali to your pets, try to use only human grade maize meal unless you know exactly where the maize came from and how it was handled. There has been some recent success with a clay microfix (clay particle) which binds the aflatoxin spores, making it impossible for the pet to digest so it passes through your pet and is excreted in their feces. This additive is available in Kenya at some pet stores, under several brand names. Please check with your Vet as to the value of adding this to your pets feed source.Here’s to a happy, healthy pet!! Amy L. Rapp, Custom Made K-9 SupplyCustomMadeK9@aol.com

The Seawater Greenhouse is an exciting technology for creating fresh water from seawater, using an adapted greenhouse. Given that Kenya is a water stressed country but has a 500km coastline and excellent experience in floriculture and horticulture, the potential for this new technology is high and should be investigated further. The technology involves gravitating or pumping sea water and using it to humidify and cool the air inside a greenhouse, followed by using solar panels to evaporate and distill fresh water. Later, the humidified air is expelled from the greenhouse and used to promote the growth of plants outside and the slightly more concentrated residual seawater is returned to the ocean. Reference www.seawatergreehouse.com for details and recent information on four prizes won in 2009.Sharon Gordon, Environment Specialist

If you understand your cat’s body language, it can help improve your relationship with her!What mood is your cat in? If her ears are up high and her tail straight, she's happy. If her ears are swiveled off to the side and her tail is high but slightly bent at the tip, she is very happy. But, if her tail is drooping, it is a sign of unhappiness or illness. If her tail is bushy, that usually means that you cat is ready for battle or might be afraid. When your cat’s tail is thrashing wildly, it means she is about to lose her temper (time to tell the kids to leave her alone), while a slowly wagging tail means alertness.Enjoy your feline freinds.

The Seawater Greenhouse is an exciting technology for creating fresh water from seawater, using an adapted greenhouse. Given that Kenya is a water stressed country but has a 500km coastline and excellent experience in floriculture and horticulture, the potential for this new technology is high and should be investigated further. The technology involves gravitating or pumping sea water and using it to humidify and cool the air inside a greenhouse, followed by using solar panels to evaporate and distill fresh water. Later, the humidified air is expelled from the greenhouse and used to promote the growth of plants outside and the slightly more concentrated residual seawater is returned to the ocean. Reference www.seawatergreehouse.com for details and recent information on four prizes won in 2009.Sharon Gordon, Environment Specialist

Just off the Mombasa Malindi road, Il Covo is situated next door to the Kenya Beach Hotel and built on two levels overlooking the beach.  Downstairs, you can find mouthwatering pizzas of all varieties cooked in a traditional Italian oven, pasta dishes and other Italian classics.  In addition, Il Covo has the coast’s first sushi and Tepenyaki bar, using the freshest of ingredients based on the fishermen’s catch of the day.  A wonderful venue open 7 days a week from 11am to late, offering free transport home to the local area, if you decide to take advantage of the fabulous range of cocktails!  To make a reservation or for further details call them on 041 5487460.  Sara Engel - Watamu Property Services

The Café Mocha philosophy is really very simple. Coffee. Atmosphere. Food.