Construction of Tatu City gains track

Real Estate Developers of Tatu City have embarked on an investor mission to meet multinational executives and industrialists in five US cities. The US business tour will see them visit New York City, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Miami and blue-chip companies in Washington DC in April. The main focus of the tour will be ICT and smart community technology, renewable energy, construction, security systems and healthcare facilities.Presently, Tatu Management has confirmed that 2, 500 acres of land are under development with already 44 leases and purchase of up to 150 residential plots. To date 13 firms...

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Work Out On This Bike And Get Your Laundry Done Too

It’s always a drag when you have to choose between house chores and exercising. This is where the Dalian Nationalities University in China comes. A team of designers in the university has come up with a hybrid between a washing machine and a bike. The end result of this mixture is a bike washing machine. The contraption is an exercise bike that also features a washing machine incorporated into it.Oh yes, when you exercise on this bike, it subsequently makes the washing machine operate and apart from doing that, you can also save electricity for future use. Talk about multi-tasking and being ingenious....

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The Story Of Showers - History

After a long day working hard for that shilling/Dollar, you probably cool down by taking a cold/warm shower: the feeling is really good, right?Have you ever asked yourself what showering was like in the past? How did we get to this levels with some showers even fitted with lighting to warn you on your water usage? What was the first shower like? Here are some answers as per to the history of showers:Color Changing ShowersThe shower has been around for quite sometime if you know what we mean;1. Natural ShowersThe first ever showers were nature provided - Waterfalls. The early man would stand below...

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Regional body launched to promote efficiency in energy management

KENGEN Sponsorship chequeEnergy engineers in East Africa have launched an association to ensure highest standards of professionalism and efficiency in energy management within the region. The Association of Energy Professionals Eastern Africa (AEPEA) is the regional chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). AEE is the world’s leading professional body of certified energy professionals with over 17,000 members across the globe. The regional body was launched during a workshop on the National Energy Policy sponsored by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) at Strathmore...

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What is waste management?

You have just freshened up, put on your best outfit plus shoes then as you head out you step on to something. Looking closely, it is some of your leftovers from last nights meals. It could even be a dog poop. Annoying? That is just but a simple example of what happens when you do not practice proper waste management around your homes and your environment as a whole. So, what is waste management?Poor Waste Management PracticeIn simple terms this refers to collection, transportation, and disposal of garbage, sewage and other waste products. From Wikipedia this refers to “generation, prevention,...

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This beautiful electric bike will charge itself with built-in solar panels

Electric bikes are all the rage these days, especially among urban dwellers — and for good reason, too. E-bikes are a green mode of transportation, can be ridden just about anywhere, and are a much more affordable alternative to owning a car in the city.As with any electric vehicle, though, keeping it charged can sometimes be a headache. But the Italian company Leaos may have found a clever solution. Leaos created an electric bike that integrates solar technology into the bike's body so that its battery is almost always getting a charge. The solar panels are on both sides of the bike, so that...

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The Most Expensive Bathroom And Toilet Paper

According to Guinness Book Of World Records, Jeweller Lam Sai-wing built a HK$27 million (£2.4 million; $3.5 million) washroom in his Hong Kong shop made entirely out of gold and precious jewels. The toilet bowls, wash basins, toilet brushes, toilet paper holders, mirror frames, wall mounted chandeliers, wall tiles and doors are all made out of solid 24-carat gold. Are you surprised? $3.5 Million ToiletWait till you hear of the most expensive toilet paper in the world.To match your Golden toilet, may be, There is a toilet paper made of 22 Karat pure Gold costing over 1.23 Million Dollars. This...

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How Do You Hire The Right Contractor - What To Look Out For?

You have just visited a friend or a relative and you are very much amazed by the Electrical and Mechanical Installations. Everything is in its place, from the Water closets, Wash hand basins to Sockets and switches. How did they get a contractor with that level of skills? That would be your next question, we hope.A Nicely Installed Home Entertainment UnitSelecting or hiring a contractor for your projects can be quite tedious and a very much daunting task. To this regard, we share with you tips/steps to follow and what to look out for in a Building Services contractor before signing that legally...

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