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Telegram has created an open Bot interface
by gisho 26 Jun '15

26 Jun '15

Been hacking on telegram-cli <https://github.com/vysheng/tg> for long https://telegram.org/blog/bot-revolution Telegram is about freedom and openness – our code is open for everyone, as is our API. Today we’re making another step towards openness by launching a Bot API and platform <https://core.telegram.org/bots/api> for third-party developers to create bots <https://core.telegram.org/bots>.

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OT -Using US electronics in Kenya
by Claude D'souza 26 Jun '15

26 Jun '15

Hi, I have a friend who just relocated to Kenya and he carried his household electronics with him. While stuff like her laptop, external drive and tablet are fine charging from the mains with only an adapter enabling the connection, she is very afraid for her microwave, blender and iron. Google speaks of getting a converter but also talks of horror stories of fried equipment whilst using them. Has anyone on list faced/conquered a similar situation? -- Claude A. D'souza Personal Mobile: 0722887311 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza <http://uk.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza>

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Re: [Skunkworks] KRA-Tax returns (Paul M M W)
by Paul Manasse 26 Jun '15

26 Jun '15

I had no problem filing the returns. I even filled an amendment return after realizing I had not put nssf pension contributions on the excel. Regards, Paul From: "skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke" <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Sent: Friday, 26 June 2015, 15:21 Subject: skunkworks Digest, Vol 13, Issue 183 Send skunkworks mailing list submissions to skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke You can reach the person managing the list at skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of skunkworks digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: OT -Using US electronics in Kenya (Tony White) 2. Re: KRA-Tax returns (Mutinda Kitana) 3. Re: OT -Using US electronics in Kenya (John K.) 4. Re: Safaricom mail hosting issues (David Njuki) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:51:35 +0300 From: Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com> To: "Claude D'souza" <claudedsouza1(a)gmail.com> Cc: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] OT -Using US electronics in Kenya Message-ID: <CANpB6uCo4498iPt-bcx6SraHRKkat_9MJ-kn9AOJ5pFi+uM3=Q(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Other points to consider - US devices use 60Hz frequency - Kenya is 50Hz - so motors (such as mixers) will run about 20% slower. Also, transformers consume power (they are not 100% efficient!) so your electricity bill will be higher! (about 10%) Example: microwave, 1500W input, used 1 hour per day = 30x1500/1000 = 45kWh (units) of power per month. When used with a transformer, will be about 50kWh - ie 5 more units on your bill On 26/06/2015, Claude D'souza <claudedsouza1(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Steve, shukran sana....have offices near them so I'll go in person. Will > update the list you on the outcome. > > On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 10:46 AM, Steven Obbayi <sobbayi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> You can check with Chintu Engineering Works at Village market or Auto and >> Electro care at Yaya Center ground floor. Sorry I don't have their >> numbers. >> On Jun 26, 2015 10:30 AM, "Claude D'souza" <claudedsouza1(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Thanks for the answers so far... >>> >>> Anyone have a number for a local dealer for any of the converters >>> mentioned? >>> >>> On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM, Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> High power devices are problematic. My advice would be to use the US >>>> microwave as a cupboard ;) - just buy a new one locally - you would >>>> need at least a 2000 watt transformer to use the US microwave, and >>>> that would cost as much, if not more, than buying a new microwave! >>>> >>>> >>>> On 26/06/2015, Claude D'souza via skunkworks >>>> <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> >>>> wrote: >>>> > Hi, >>>> > I have a friend who just relocated to Kenya and he carried his >>>> household >>>> > electronics with him. While stuff like her laptop, external drive and >>>> > tablet are fine charging from the mains with only an adapter enabling >>>> the >>>> > connection, she is very afraid for her microwave, blender and iron. >>>> > >>>> > Google speaks of getting a converter but also talks of horror stories >>>> of >>>> > fried equipment whilst using them. Has anyone on list >>>> > faced/conquered >>>> a >>>> > similar situation? >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > Claude A. D'souza >>>> > Personal Mobile: 0722887311 >>>> > LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza >>>> > <http://uk.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza> >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Tony White >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Claude A. D'souza >>> Personal Mobile: 0722887311 >>> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza >>> <http://uk.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza> >>> >> > > > -- > Claude A. D'souza > Personal Mobile: 0722887311 > LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza > <http://uk.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza> > -- Tony White ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:17:17 +0300 From: Mutinda Kitana <geniusphere(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] KRA-Tax returns Message-ID: <r2m7ta13k6tx1rvg2v713ln1.1435313837347(a)email.android.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Yes, like we are baring our souls and telling them the naked truth ;-) -- Mutinda Kitana P.O. Box 55141-00200 Nairobi. Tel: +254-722944455 On Jun 26, 2015 12:40 PM, James Kagwe via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > I came across this on their twitter page > > KRA ‏@KRACustomerCare 17 Aug 2012 > > To all our friends! Kindly bare with us as we still set up our online systems to serve you more effectively through social media. > > > so you really need to bare with them. > > J@m3s > On 6/26/2015 7:58 AM, niodanga--- via skunkworks wrote: >> >> Professionals, >> >> The problem of this system is that proper change management was not done. If the project manager and business analyst did that then the system will not have this problems. >> >> We moved from mapato1 to itax. >> >> As always developers and system administrators will be blamed. >> >> We all know the problems and solutions that ail this system. Why cant we fire up a spreadsheet and we record this. When we are done forward it to them. >> >> Lets think differently. >> >> >> On Jun 25, 2015, at 5:17 PM, Brian Monyi via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> @Michael the only guys I have seen to be at precise are Central Bank of Kenya. >>> >>> >>> On Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:27 Michael Pedersen via skunkworks <

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KRA-Tax returns
by Margaret Mwenjera 26 Jun '15

26 Jun '15

Hi all, Hope this finds you well. Someone please save the day. I would like to file my returns online, however when I access https://itax.kra.go.ke/ I am required to enter the password to continue, but i have never registered online. Unfortunately, i am not getting the tab to request for a password, how do i get it. kind regards Margaret Mwenjera 0723 925025 "May your days be filled with answered prayers."

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Who broke nairobi.go.ke?
by Peter Karunyu 26 Jun '15

26 Jun '15

Assuming the developers are on this list, I am getting a blank page

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Ideas Spot
by Brian Monyi 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Hey, anyone among here who is associated with or manages the above mentioned subject I have a bone to pick with them. 1. All their events I have registered for, there is always a change of venue on the last minute. How incredible. 2. Handling of user privacy is in the least professional. You register for their event, next thing you know you are being spammed with numerous promotional and unwarranted emails. Whoever they are, they are bad at it. Meh. Regards.

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adjusting screen brightness with f.lux
by George Irungu 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Someone here recommended f.lux - https://justgetflux.com/ to help adjust screen brightness at night, I have been testing it for a while and it really helps. Takes a night or 2 to get used to but after that you can hardly do without it. ---- George Irungu

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Re: [Skunkworks] External Hardisk
by Mutinda Kitana 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Hi T.I. Dave, Kindly email me your digits if you still have the 1tb Transcend Regards, -- Mutinda Kitana P.O. Box 55141-00200 Nairobi. Tel: +254-722944455 On Jun 17, 2015 5:08 PM, Ti Dave via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > I can give u 1tb transend at 6k. > > On 16 Jun 2015 20:11, "William kibe via skunkworks" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >> >> Good evening guys >> Who knows where I can get a new Transcend 500GB hardisk and at what price?. >> I will really appreciate. >> >> Regards >> Kibe William >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> skunkworks mailing list >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Microsoft Word Help
by Stephen Wanjau 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Hi, Is there an add-on/feature in MS Word 2010 that I can enable/add to activate auto-completion of all English words like what is available on smartphones? Thanks in advance. Stephen Wanjau Tel:+254 722 238 165 | Skype ID: mana.nas | Twitter ID: uwanja <http://www.twitter.com/uwanja> | *It is within reach. Believe it. *

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ISP in UTAWALA (Home Package)
by Martin Mugambi 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Skunks, Any leads to the above? Thanks --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

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