| Kenya: Youthful Aspirant Takes On Michuki
A 32-year-old man is bracing himself for a fight in Kangema constituency with Internal Security Minister John Michuki in a duel dubbed the battle of David and Goliath. Mr Michuki's nightmare is not only the young man who has sprung up, but also the tormenting Mungiki menace that has focused its criminal activities in Kangema. .
Deciding whether a neglected fixer-upper is worth fixing up
Question: My husband and I are thinking about buying what could be charitably described as a ``fixer-upper'' home in our neighborhood. It was owned by an elderly couple, and because of their age they had let the maintenance go in the last 10 years. We don't have much home-improvement experience, but figured this would be a good way to learn, and we'd end up with a great house once we were finished. Any tips on the pros and cons of this idea? -- T.M., Saginaw Answer: Rehabbing a house can be very rewarding work and, as you intimated, if you do it right you can increase the value of the home -- and your own net worth -- substantially. On the other hand, it's all too easy to get in over your head. That's why, before you go any further, it would be a good idea to get some expert advice on what you intend to do.
Johnson County Community Calendar July 18-24
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