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Spare no resources to ensure varsities teach, innovate and conduct research

Universities should epitomise managerial, administrative and governance excellence.They should be the campus of prudent management practices and innovation.

By Henry Munene 2024-12-05 17:48:00

Spare no resources to ensure varsities teach, innovate and conduct research

There is the time to step up efforts to end gender-based violence

By Kavutha Mutua 2024-12-05 17:40:00

County governments' obsession with multiple bank accounts alarming

Comptroller of Budget Margret Nyakang’o again raised a red flag regarding the unusual and irregular number of accounts that county governments are running during the first quarter of the 2024-25.

By Demas Kiprono 2024-12-05 17:30:00

Our taxation system is unfair to women; it's time to rethink it

The taxation framework in Kenya, while seemingly neutral on the surface, affects men and women differently, often placing a disproportionate burden on women.

By Irene Atieno 2024-12-05 17:01:00

Our taxation system is unfair to women; it's time to rethink it

Why the world should ensure Netanyahu appears before ICC

History was made recently after the Hague-based (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes.

By Mulang'o Baraza 2024-12-04 16:34:35

Why the world should ensure Netanyahu appears before ICC

Drone technology can ease delivery of medical supplies to remote areas

Drone technology can ease delivery of medical supplies to remote areas. Drone technology has emerged as a transformative tool in various sectors, including healthcare and aviation.

By Idah Asin 2024-12-04 15:29:24

Don't be quick to 'stone' Egonga, Equatorial Guinea's casanova

The recent scandal involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga in Equatorial Guinea has generated considerable public attention and reaction, not only in Africa but also globally.

By Basil Nyama 2024-12-03 20:30:00

Don't be quick to 'stone' Egonga, Equatorial Guinea's casanova

When employees' presence at work is worse than their absence

For many decades, workplace culture has been the heartbeat and identity of any organisation. Simply put, it’s the ‘this is how we do things around here’ culture.

By Nyambura Muhoro 2024-12-03 17:00:00

When employees' presence at work is worse than their absence

Kenya is a great country but we can make it even better

Kenya is arguably the most cosmopolitan country in Africa. People from all over the world are found within her borders.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-12-03 15:30:00

Kenya is a great country but we can make it even better

Biden's trip to Angola aimed at countering China's fast-growing influence in the continent

Biden’s visit to Africa is aimed at reassuring the continent that Washington understands its development agenda and is ready to help

By Onyango K’Onyango 2024-12-03 09:45:49

Biden's trip to Angola aimed at countering China's fast-growing influence in the continent

Not all governments and leaders enjoy heavenly endorsement

A vociferous leader whose religiosity cannot be vouched for has advanced the argument that contributing to the church is giving back to God and urged clerics to respect elected leaders.

By Alexander Chagema 2024-12-03 09:19:41

Not all governments and leaders enjoy heavenly endorsement

Let's step up fight against illicit alcohol to save lives

The fight against illicit alcohol in Kenya is more urgent today than ever considering the social and economic burdens passed onto communities through its enhanced sale, distribution and consumption.

By Zach Munyi 2024-12-03 09:03:06

Let's step up fight against illicit alcohol to save lives

Protect local innovations from the giant global tech companies flocking to Kenya

It can no longer be plausible to say that Africa’s tech landscape resembles “magnificent stadiums with no players”, as one commentator once sarcastically described.

By John Wahome And Justin Oguta 2024-12-02 14:26:42