Commentaries

Debate on national security and human rights must be sober

The events of September 11, 2001 in the United States and subsequent events of similar nature elsewhere in the world cha ... Read More

Time for schools to adopt cooperative learning

The noise associated with Kenya Certificate for Primary Education (KCPE) has receded and now it is time to take a hard l ... Read More

Palaver

Border cops in the United States of America were shocked when a routine stop of an off-road go-kart and trailer yielded ... Read More

A leftist view of the one third gender rule

The whole saga around Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza saga got me thinking that maybe the one-third gender rule in sen ... Read More

Ruto has little to gain from joint rallies with Uhuru

It is now a fact that Ruto’s current political strategy is a waste of time, and is increasingly being viewed in bad li ... Read More

The right way to reform our education system

As we grapple with what will constitute the appropriate education for our country, the temptation of embracing technolog ... Read More

It was wise and honourable for Uhuru, Muthaura to step aside

African politicians are so averse to resigning that even the guilty loudly ask: "Why resign? Which African politicians h ... Read More

Palaver

Wildlife Minister Mr Noah Wekesa looks anything but athletic, but don't be fooled. ... Read More

Ruto and Uhuru on trial will be Raila's downfall

For those who think they have seen the last of Uhuru and Ruto, they should be informed by the fact that great sympathy i ... Read More

PALAVAR

Politics is a strange game indeed, The Hague confirms charges against Mr Uhuru Kenyatta and Mr William Ruto and this see ... Read More

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Why Cabinet froze sale of land by State corporations
Police brutality leaves many city hawkers suffering in silence
Surveys shows 78 percent of Kenyans prefer December polls
Elections: ODM leaders ask President Kibaki to endorse Raila
Man escapes after strangling his wife
Uhuru, Ruto dodge Kiraitu call for one party
Police warn State vehicles flouting speed limits
World Bank pledges Sh17b for slum upgrading
President Kibaki opens expanded Kisumu International Airport
Court stops debate on Uhuru, Ruto
Radical education system changes to cost taxpayer Sh1.4 trillion
Court blocks debate on Uhuru, Ruto’s bid for presidency
Appeals hurdle
Coffee worth Sh4.2 million stolen in Othaya
Kerubo seeks to enhance facts on Baraza case
Baraza tribunal takes oath, now ready to draw allegations
Poll violence victims want State 'to treat all IDPs equally'
UN wants Africa to manufacture its own ARVs
KDF troops capture two Al Shabaab strongholds
Teachers union demands 300pc salary increment starting July
Students vacate building over fears of collapse
ICC names bench to hear Ocampo Four appeals
Barasa tribunal sworn in
African Union agrees on speedy development
Government urged to intervene in Dutch miraa ban
Race gets hotter
Police Commission interviews to start next week
Ndung’u: Bank was fined Sh1m for shilling slide
Zambia insists ex-president’s son hiding here
Teachers strike a good deal with NHIF
Charitable couple hands boy lifeline
Supremacy battle rages at AG’s office
Kenyans honored by White House
Anxiety as Tobiko, AG plan local trials
Igad sets Sh28b target for drought relief
MPs, Equity Bank boss clash in shilling fall probe
Mutula to be grilled on contradicting Kalonzo
Suspects beat ICC deadline to file appeals
Pastor attempts suicide after burning down in-laws’ house
Factory churns talented artistes
ICC: Four suspects rush to file appeal
US firm explores investing in Kenya
Civil Organisations urge African government’s to support ICC
Gang Steals Sh50m from Eastleigh bank
Marine film shot in Kenya wins prestigious award
Woman turns tables on culture
Councillor to be charged over Moyale clashes
Bank robbery was inside job, say police
Uhuru, Ruto newfound unity after indictment
Suspected terrorist appears in court
Raila orders stop to slum demolitions
Uhuru hands office over to Githae
Forget presidency, Gitari tells Uhuru
High court bars tribunal from probing Baraza