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<h1>It is January, you are broke, hungry and looking miserable, why is this month dragging its feet? I mean end month should be here already, like yesterday.</h1>

To add insult to an injury, this hot weather is not doing any favors to your lips, they are so dry like sandpaper and you have no money to buy those designer fruit scented lip balms.

Ouch ouch! You just licked that huge crack on your lips, threatening to form a crater on your mouth, things are dry, tough and hell not pretty.

Just where can you raid to get a quality lip balm to save your poor lips, where?

Hold on! Here is a little secret, you can actually learn how to create your own quality lip balm and save a few coins in the process, maybe even make a tidy sum selling it to your friends.

Great business start this way, just from a hobby in a small room and later growing to a full scale factory.

It is really simple, so time to roll up those sleeves and do it yourself.

Honey has numerous health benefits from preventing cancer as it contains flavonoids antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease to reducing cough and throat infections, to moisturizing and nourishing skin so why don’t you also add it in your lip balm? Your lips will thank you.

<ul><li>A double boiler or melting pot (I use a melting pot- as seen in the first photo)</li><li>A glass jar (to mix the ingredients into)</li><li>a metal spoon (to stir the ingredients)</li><li>a metal tsp for measuring</li><li>The recipe yields 1/2 ounce.&nbsp;</li></ul>

<ul><li>3 teaspoons grated unbleached beeswax (Know your source, you don’t want any chemicals in there!)</li><li>5 teaspoons carrier oil (I use&nbsp;jojoba&nbsp;but some other options are sunflower or castor)</li><li>1/2 tsp Vitamin E</li><li>1 tsp&nbsp;honey</li></ul>

For glossier lip balm, use 2 tsp wax and 8 tsp of the carrier oil.

Step 3: beeswax and carrier oil

<ul><li>Melt the beeswax and carrier oil together in the top of a double boiler or a melting pot.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Remove the beeswax from heat and keep Stirring&nbsp;the beeswax and oil together</li></ul>

<ul><li>Add honey and Vitamin E. Mix thoroughly so the honey does not clump.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Pour into your balm holder.</li><li>Let sit 20 minutes before covering or moving.</li></ul>

The whole process should take about 10 min.

Homemade Lip Balm Recipes (using Petroleum Jelly or Vaseline)

Lip balm made from Vaseline (or petroleum jelly) is an economical way to moisturizing and sooth and softens your lips.

Use clean, sterile containers for preparation and storage. You can reuse old lip gloss pots, but thoroughly clean out the old product, then wash with soap and water, sterilize with rubbing alcohol, rinse with clean water and dry the container before reuse.

<ul><li>Vaseline</li><li>Bowl</li><li>Juice extracts, e.g. oranges</li><li>Lip stick</li></ul>

Add some petroleum jelly to a micro wave bowl (any bowl that can stand heat) Use as much or as little as you want. you can actually use all the jelly and then use the empty container to store your lip balm later.

Heat it up.&nbsp;You can heat up your petroleum jelly in the microwave or in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.

Add some color.&nbsp;Tint the petroleum jelly by cutting a small piece of your favorite lipstick, scraping out some eye shadow, or scraping out some blush and mixing it in. Use a spoon to stir it thoroughly. Heat back up to make it easier to stir.

Add a flavor.&nbsp;Mix in a little juice or extract. Add as much as you want depending on how much flavor you want it to have.

Let the mixture cool.&nbsp;Put the balm in a container and use it as needed.

You can have many flavors depending on your taste from lemon lime, cocoa shea butter, mint etc.

Another great way of creating new lip balm is by recycling old crayons. Many top brand of lipsticks in the market today contain a wide array of chemicals which may be harmful, lip balms made from crayons are non-toxic and a cheaper alternative.

Here is how you can make lip balm with your own flavor.

How to make your own lip balm

Water transport along the Kenyan coast is one of the most important means of transportation and whole communities residing in several Islands scattered across Indian Ocean sometimes solely depend on traditional boats mainly used for fishing and transport.

In Lamu, Kenya’s tropical Island, for instance, <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/bi/finance/finance-kenya-pumps-dollar13-billion-into-renovating-and-restoring-four-key-jetties/l3nhr1b">jetties play a very important role </a>since they are the only entry and exit points to the Kenyan historic town and other adjacent islands.

FlipFlopi’s maiden voyage from Lamu to Zanzibar

Traditional boats are intrinsically linked with the Swahili culture and the people who live here.

The four most well-known kinds of traditional seacraft along the Swahili coast can be split into two categories: The first two kinds are dugout canoes, with the hull carved from a single piece of wood from a large tree trunk.

Also read: <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/bi/lifestyle/11-interesting-places-to-visit-in-lamu-that-will-blow-you-away/prr5s81">Here are 11 interesting must-visit places in Lamu Archipelago that will blow you away</a>

The second two kinds are traditional 'dhows' with a pointed bow and square stern - built from planks of wood being nailed and bound together by various methods.&nbsp;

This design of vessel can trace its origins in Oman, and due to the seaworthiness of the vessel, availability of materials, the ease of maintenance, and the efficiency of the lateen sail, construction, and use of these boats have spread throughout the Indian Ocean.

Considering that, here are four Swahili traditional boats you need to add to your bucket list and hop in one and sail off.&nbsp;

This is a simple dugout found in sheltered coastal waters. Mtumbwi is the most basic of traditional boats found along The Swahili Coast. It is a simple dugout canoe, generally carved from a large coastal tree such as a mango tree.&nbsp;

The smaller dugouts have the Swahili name ‘hori’, and are used to move between shore and larger vessels at anchor.

Mtumbwi are usually propelled by a small wooden paddle (kafi) or punting pole.

Ngalawa is an unmistakable sailing outrigger canoe plying lagoons, creeks and near shore waters.

Its slim hull approximately 6 metres long is essentially a dugout canoe or Mtumbwi, which is what this vessel most likely evolved from. The raised bow and higher sides to the hull allow for the Ngalawa to reach out into the open seas. A pointed stern holds the rudder.

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Mashua is a general name given to a variety of larger, ‘plank’ built traditional dhow with a square stern, often used for cargo transport, and fishing in the open waters.

The swahili word for a boat is 'Mashua', hence this name of dhow does refer to a broad range of vessels.

Weighing as much as 30 tons and capable of crossing thousands of miles of open ocean, Jahazi is the grand dhow of the Indian Ocean. Today's Jahazi differs little from early ocean going vessels that traded throughout the Indian Ocean hundreds of years ago.

The Jahazi is the biggest of the local dhows and is used mainly to carry cargo and passengers between the islands and the mainland and is found throughout the Swahili coast and beyond across the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;

One theory on the origin of the design is said to come from the skeleton of a whale. With the backbone as the keel and the ribs forming the skeletal structure on which the wooden planking of the hull is fixed.&nbsp;

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4 traditional Swahili boats that have stood the test of time & can still be experienced today

We explore the secret to his success and how he makes his fortunes in the profitable film industry.

Protisa Creations was started in 2013 when he noticed there was a challenge in the local industry in terms of getting access to film equipment.

“My name is Paul Kihuha but I am popularly known as Protisa. I am the founder of Protisa Creations Life Care Agency (L.C.A), Pakacha as well as Protisa Foundation. My job mostly involves making filming equipment,” Kihuha states.

Mr Kihuha’s story is an inspiration to the youth since it celebrates innovation and being self-employed. As he revealed on a good day he makes well over Sh100,000 from homemade film equipment.

READ: <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/how-nelson-bwire-defied-all-odds-to-learn-ict-as-a-blind-person-in-kenya-youth-mtaani/9sfkf38">Defying all odds to learn ICT as a blind person in Kenya</a>

“I think I am the only one in the country doing such a job and so far so good,”

Paul Kihuha (also known as Protisa) with comedian Erick Omondi at his workshop.

The story also shows there are different ways one can be successful in the film industry without necessarily assuming traditional roles of actor and actress.

You can watch more about Protisa's inspiring story, from a 2019 interview with Pulse Kenya:-

In our #PulseYouthMtaani segment, we featured Paul Kihuha (also known as Protisa) who makes his own professional filming equipment in his home garage.

Protisa: Making over $1,000 a day from film equipment made in his home garage

<h1>Cytonn Investments Management Plc today opened an office to serve the Central Rift region and tap into the vast real estate investment opportunities the region offers.</h1>

The office located in Nakuru town on the 3rd floor of Westside Mall, will seek to serve the growing demand in the Central Rift region by bringing the high grade real estate Investment options closer to their clients as part of the company’s regional expansion plan. This brings to 7, the total number of offices Cytonn Investments Management Plc currently operates in Kenya.

Speaking during the launch, Cytonn’s Chief Executive Officer Edwin H. Dande said

“This office seeks to tap into the vast investment opportunities that Central Rift region offers by bringing development expertise closer to the target market and also developing relationships in the market” he noted that the entry into Central Rift was part of Cytonn’s commitment to entrench further the company’s offering of alternative investments solutions into the region. “

“We spent the first phase of our growth focusing on Nairobi Metropolitan Area, where we now have over Sh82 billion of real estate projects. Our clients, especially the institutional clients are now demanding diversification both locally and into other African markets. In the local scene, we are focused on tapping into the promising markets in the Central Rift region which we are opening today, followed by Western, Coast and North Rift Regions, all before the end of this year. In Sub Saharan Africa we are looking into Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda in the East Africa, Ghana and Nigeria in West Africa. We already have strong partners in all the markets and an active deal pipeline” He added.

Nakuru County Governor H.E Hon Lee Kinyanjui, who was the chief guest officiated the event accompanied by other senior County officials.

“We are always open to partner with Investors looking for opportunities in Nakuru County. Nakuru is a growing town that needs improved real estate infrastructure across the various real estate themes. The Nakuru County Government is willing to work with the team from Cytonn to transform our real estate landscape”  Said the governor.

Cytonn Investments Management Plc is keen on expanding its services across the African Continent and it continues to put in place all the necessary steps geared towards fulfilling the Alternative Investments Inclusion Agenda as well as redefining real estate investments in the region.

Currently, Cytonn Investments Management has eight offices including Liaison House on State house road, The Chancery on Valley Road, Fedha in Westlands, Adlife in Kilimani, Sohan Plaza in Nyeri, Westside Mall in Nakuru, Centre Court in Kisumu and the Diaspora Office in DC Metro in the United States of America.

Cytonn Investments Management Plc is keen on expanding its services across the African Continent and it continues to put in place all the necessary steps geared towards fulfilling the Alternative Investments Inclusion Agenda.

Cytonn Investments Management, Plc opens Central Rift regional office as part of its regional real estate expansion plan

<ul><li>Joseph Muli is not your typical developer.</li><li>Apart from being a DevOps Engineer at Andela, he is an author too in his own right and has already published two books</li><li>Business Insider SSA (BISSA) had a small chat with him to find out what inspired him to pen down his thoughts to what makes Muli tick.</li></ul>

<h1>From afar Joseph Muli looks every bit like any other typical developer.</h1>

He is bespectacled, seems to forever clad a pair of jeans and T shirt, some emblazoned with cute tech lingo such as “I Love Code’, which he occasionally swaps with hoods and most convincingly of all he talks like a developer and if looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck….perhaps the only thing which betrays him is an easy confident infectious smile that he forever wears.

Don’t let all that fool you though; Muli is not your typical developer.

Apart from being a DevOps Engineer <a href="https://hire.andela.com/developing-devs?utm_campaign=Pre-fellowship%20recruitment&amp;amp;utm_source=Online%20Publications&amp;amp;utm_medium=Business%20Insider" id="633897e8-1e93-5b78-abc1-95ae42727a7a">at Andela</a>, he is an author too in his own right and has already published two books.

Beginning DevOps with Docker and Jenkins Fundamentals: Accelerate deliverables, manage builds, and automate pipelines with Jenkins are both his works and are available on Amazon.

To find out what inspired him to pen down his thoughts to what makes Muli tick,  Business Insider SSA (BISSA) had a small chat with him and here is his story.

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BISSA: So before we get started, where did you go to school and what is your education background?

Muli: After high school, I wanted to pursue programming but I couldn’t find a suitable way to pursue programming. I looked for resources online, looked for courses in different colleges and finally ended up pursuing a course at Moringa School. This gave me a good foundation for a career in software development. Thereafter, I applied and joined Andela where I currently work.

BISSA: That’s impressive, what would you say drew you to technology?

Muli: Knowing what we can achieve and the impact that technology has in our lives. I wanted to be associated with and be a part of it all. Technology is the future. Honestly, ever since I learned one can do more on a computer than MS Paint, my motto has been to explore, exhaust and share. If I'm learning a new tool or language, I'm going to understand as much as I can about it and at the end of it share the knowledge with others. That’s part of what led me to writing the books.

BISSA: Yet that couldn’t satisfy the flame burning inside and you had to be an author and in the last two months, you’ve published two books on Amazon, how did that happen?

Muli: The books are actually as a result of a new career path I chose in 2017. I decided to venture into DevOps, which covers software engineering cultural practices that aim to enhance product delivery in a collaborative fashion. A seasoned System Admin if you prefer. The first book, Beginning DevOps with Docker, is geared towards helping learners adopt a containerized workflow. Simply put this is streamlining, running, testing and deployment of applications during development, through a tool called Docker. I co-authored the second title, “Jenkins Fundamentals: Accelerate deliverables, manage builds, and automate pipelines with Jenkin” with Arnold Okoth, a workmate at Andela, and we designed and wrote the most efficient and simplistic way to learn Jenkins, a continuous integration tool.

BISSA: How has your journey been, from a budding developer and now an author?

Muli: I have been developing for about four years, three of those professionally. I'd be lying if I said it has been easy or tough. I believe in working hard and smart, setting stretch and smart goals, seeking mentorship and most importantly, prayer. Failure will hit you so hard at times but rising above that and solving those challenges everytime will determine how strong you'll be on the next one, and it's bound to be bigger. I have worked my way to the title through persistence, mentorship and focus.

BISSA: Preach brother preach! Is it that self-discovery that motivates and makes you fall in love with your work?

Muli: My line of work presents two very unique opportunities: mass impact and personal growth. I am in love with the fact that I get to help someone solve or use a product and at the same time, even if in indirect communication with the user, I get to learn a thing or two from the experience. Everything is a learning experience.

BISSA: You make it sound so easy but I am sure it has not been a walk in the park to be where you are today, what are some of the challenges you’ve encountered so far in your career?

Muli: The most stressful one is the knowledge gap and lack of resources and platforms to enable innovation. Organisations like Andela are working hard and smart to bridge this gap, which is also one of the reasons I am proud to be an Andelan.

BISSA: When the goings get tough is there anyone you look up to for strength?

Muli: I have two: Frank Tamre, Founder at Earlycamp and Elon Musk. Both of them remind me that I should always dare to be different. Frank has mentored me since my early days at Moringa to-date. He took me from a place where I couldn't define who I was or what I was doing, to the titles I have today.

BISSA: Frank must be very proud of you but you know what they say ‘all work and no play makes Muli a dull boy’ so what do you do for fun?

Muli: When not on the keyboard, I'm definitely gaming or watching a movie. Occasionally, I listen to podcasts and hang out with friends.

BISSA: For an upcoming developer out there, what is your two cents advice for them?

Muli: Consider mentorship, believe in yourself, work hard and smart.

This is the sixth episode in the 'Tech Thursdays' series, a collaboration between Business Insider Sub-Saharan Africa and Andela Kenya'.

Apart from being a DevOps Engineer at Andela, he is an author too in his own right and has already published two books.

African developer with two published books opens up about his journey to the top and what keeps him going

<h1>Over 300 teams from the Rift region will kick off the inaugural Chapa Dimba na Safaricom tournament this weekend.</h1>

The teams from Central and North Rift will take part in the group stages of the tournament in over 70 different venues.

The teams will play in Molo Stadium, Rhonda Primary and Njoro Day in Nakuru while in Keiyo, the teams will compete at St. Patrick’s Iten, among other venues as they seek to qualify for the regional play-offs.

The competition will then move to Western and Nyanza regions in October, Coast and North Eastern in November. Central and Nairobi regions torment begins in January.

“We are glad that the journey to discovering Kenya’s next biggest football stars is finally about to kick off. The Rift region has one of the highest number of teams so we expect to see some amazing action on the ground,” said Nick Mwendwa, FKF, President.

The competition seeks to develop grassroot football, scout youth talent and eventually draft gifted players to the National team. It will feature 1,342 boys teams and 282 girls teams from all over the country.

“We are happy to be part of a tournament that will determine the next generation of great football talent. We wish all the participating teams the best of luck as they try out for a chance to participate in the knockout phase,” said Sylvia Mulinge, Director – Consumer Business, Safaricom.

The group stages will be followed by the knockout phase, regional finals, with the grand finale set for March 2018.

Safaricom has invested Shs100 million towards the program which includes Shs10 million shillings worth of prizes as well as for renovation of some of the community pitches through a legacy programme to provide football related equipment to assist the grassroots teams.

Safaricom has previously sponsored football programmes including Sakata Ball and Safaricom Next Generation in partnership with My Profession Dreams Academy.

Other sports that Safaricom is involved in are Athletics, Golf, Rugby and the Classic Safari Rally.

The winning teams will walk away with Sh1 Million each and an opportunity to go for an international winning camp in London in April 2018.

Chapa Dimba na Safaricom to kick off on Saturday

<h1>Do you remember Hilda Gacheri Bundi, the form 3 student of Materi Girls who became an Internet sensation last week with her unique bio-gradable bag?</h1>

You see after the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) imposed a plastic ban effective from 1st September, it caught many Kenyans by surprise and even greatly inconvenienced others.

Kenyans scratched their heads on how they would carry simple daily items like milk from their local shops and what about shopping from supermarkets, how would they carry them?

Among the people affected by the ban was Hilda who was reporting back to School but because of the ban she had to think outside the box and invent something to act as her usual and trusted polythene bag, it was time to finally transform her theoretical knowledge to practical skills.

So she created her own invention, an improvised bag made of banana barks and boldly walked to town walking from one supermarket to another doing her shopping and minding her own business.

However unaware somebody had taken a picture of her with her banana bag and uploaded it on social media, within minutes she had become an internet sensation with many Kenyans expressing open admiration for her bold move.

Some even intimated she will be the next famed environmentalist, the late Nobel Laureate, Wangari Maathai.

We'll, for her bravery, yesterday afternoon NEMA officials visited her school to dully honor her for her bold environment conscious decision with a brand new NEMA branded school bag.

She was also appointed the environmental Ambassandor.

She had to think outside the box, it was time to finally transform her theoretical knowledge to practical skills.

After unashamingly carrying her bag made of banana barks you wont believe what Nema did for Hilda

<h1>Justin Muturi, has been re-elected the National Assembly  Speaker.</h1>

Muturi was declared the 12th parliament Speaker after beating his challenger by 220 against 1 in round 2.

Muturi won the first round by garnering 217 votes but the selection had to go to the second round because the required 2/3 threshold was not meet.

He is the Seventh speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya.

Muturi will be deputised by Kuresoi North MP Moses Cheboi  who will occupy the seat of the Deputy Speaker after he was the sole candidate to have submitted his nomination papers at the expiry of the set deadline.

He is the first speaker to serve following the re-establishment bi cameral Parliament as mandated by the 2010 constitution.

Muturi re-elected Speaker of the National Assembly

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