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Introduction There is a powerful metaphor often used to describe people and institutions that refuse to confront uncomfortable realities: the politics of the ostrich. The expression is based on the popular image of an ostrich supposedly burying its head in the sand when danger approaches. In reality, ostriches do not
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If you have migrated QuickBooks Desktop 2010 from an older Windows 7 computer to Windows 11, you may notice that invoices which previously displayed KSh or KES are suddenly showing the $ (US Dollar) symbol. For example: Before migration: Invoice Total: KSh 25,000.00 After migration to Windows 11: Invoice
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Saudi Arabia is one of the world's most geographically remarkable countries. Covering most of the Arabian Peninsula, it has vast deserts, mountain ranges, coastal plains and enormous underground water reserves. Yet there is one feature that immediately stands out on a physical map: Saudi Arabia has no permanent
Troubleshooting Guide: Perl 5.26, Net-SNMP, EA-PHP SNMP and AppStream Modular Filtering Updating an AlmaLinux 8 server can occasionally produce a confusing series of dependency errors involving Perl, net-snmp, PHP SNMP extensions and AppStream module streams. A typical example is: cannot install both perl-libs-4:5.
Introduction There is a powerful metaphor often used to describe people and institutions that refuse to confront uncomfortable realities: the politics of the ostrich. The expression is based on the popular image of an ostrich supposedly burying its head in the sand when danger approaches. In reality, ostriches do not
If you have migrated QuickBooks Desktop 2010 from an older Windows 7 computer to Windows 11, you may notice that invoices which previously displayed KSh or KES are suddenly showing the $ (US Dollar) symbol. For example: Before migration: Invoice Total: KSh 25,000.00 After migration to Windows 11: Invoice
Saudi Arabia is one of the world's most geographically remarkable countries. Covering most of the Arabian Peninsula, it has vast deserts, mountain ranges, coastal plains and enormous underground water reserves. Yet there is one feature that immediately stands out on a physical map: Saudi Arabia has no permanent
A broken MariaDB repository can cause dnf update to fail with errors such as “Status code: 404”, “Failed to download metadata”, and “Cannot download repodata/repomd.xml.” This guide explains how to diagnose and safely repair the problem on an AlmaLinux 8.10 server running MariaDB 11.4. The Problem
By Nestict Infotech Mombasa, Kenya | 2026 Mombasa is usually introduced through its beaches, coral reefs, Fort Jesus, the Old Town, Likoni Ferry and the vast Indian Ocean. But beneath the familiar coastal postcard lies another story: a network of rivers, streams, creeks and seasonal waterways that has quietly shaped where
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A broken MariaDB repository can cause dnf update to fail with errors such as “Status code: 404”, “Failed to download metadata”, and “Cannot download repodata/repomd.xml.” This guide explains how to diagnose and safely repair the problem on an AlmaLinux 8.10 server running MariaDB 11.4. The Problem
By Nestict Infotech Mombasa, Kenya | 2026 Mombasa is usually introduced through its beaches, coral reefs, Fort Jesus, the Old Town, Likoni Ferry and the vast Indian Ocean. But beneath the familiar coastal postcard lies another story: a network of rivers, streams, creeks and seasonal waterways that has quietly shaped where
A Nextcloud installation that suddenly turns into a completely blank white screen after an update can look alarming. In a Docker/EasyPanel environment, however, the problem may not be Nextcloud itself. In one common case, the Nextcloud application was running perfectly, but its PostgreSQL database container had stopped. Nextcloud was
Introduction Conspiracy theories have existed for centuries, but the rise of social media, smartphones, messaging applications, and online video platforms has made them easier than ever to spread. A conspiracy theory usually presents an explanation for an event by claiming that a powerful person, organization, government, company, or secret group
You Can Laugh at the Name, But Don't Laugh at the History If you have ever travelled around Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Tana River or Lamu, you may have encountered a place whose name made you stop and ask: "Wait... that is actually the name of the place?
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has significantly transformed the Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct) application process through the introduction of the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS-ABIS Version 5). One of the biggest improvements is the nationwide rollout of designated fingerprint capture centres, allowing applicants to complete
Are you trying to update your profile on the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) or Higher Education Financing (HEF) portal and receiving the error: "Oops! Invalid photo. Photo must show only your face. Group or non-human images are not allowed." You're not alone. This is
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has officially modernized Kenya's Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct) service by replacing its legacy fingerprint identification system with a new Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS-ABIS Version 5). The platform, rolled out from 20 July 2026, represents the biggest technological
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) Student Portal is the official online platform where students can search for programmes, apply for admissions, transfer institutions, and track their placement status. If you are planning to join the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), transfer to another institution, or submit
The difference between a SACCO and an independent bus company in Kenya When Kenyans discuss long-distance bus travel, names such as Mash Poa, Tahmeed, Simba Coach, Mombasa Raha and Buscar immediately come to mind. These operators run scheduled routes, operate large fleets, maintain booking offices and online ticketing systems,
The surprising structure behind Kenya's long-distance bus industry When Kenyans talk about long-distance buses, names such as Mash Poa, Tahmeed, Simba Coach, Mombasa Raha, Buscar, Coast Bus and Easy Coach often dominate the conversation. To passengers, they all look similar. They have: * Branded buses * Booking offices
Students placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) who wish to change their institution or programme can apply for an Inter-Institutional Transfer (IIT) through the KUCCPS Student’s Portal. The transfer process is designed for students who have already been placed in universities or colleges