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Exploits of Junior Stars offer hope for football future

The national Under-18 boys team’s stellar performance in the Cecafa Championship that ended yesterday was a revelation of the potential that the country holds.

Exploits of Junior Stars offer hope for football future

Keep an eye on China pneumonia outbreak

Keep an eye on China pneumonia outbreak

Address doctor's plight to stem strikes, save lives

Address doctor's plight to stem strikes, save lives

Pension scheme for athletes is a welcome move

Pension scheme for athletes is a welcome move

There is need to ensure Hustler Fund remains focused, on sound footing

President William Ruto yesterday presided over the first anniversary of the Hustler Fund, his signature programme, through which Kenyans can access loans at a cheap interest rate.

There is need to ensure Hustler Fund remains focused, on sound footing

Tread carefully on privatisation of state corporations

The government has announced advanced plans to sell off several state corporations to reduce public expenditure and do away with loss-making firms.

Tread carefully on privatisation of state corporations

Rushed release of exam results affects integrity

The government again rushed to release the 2023 KCPE results. This means learner outcomes in the exam concluded on November 1 were ready for release within three weeks.

Rushed release of exam results affects integrity

Why we should take good care of junior teams

The Kenyan team named early this week is made up of mainly school boys including Aldrine Kibet, the Most Valuable Player at the last national school games.

Why we should take good care of junior teams

After KCPE, we must make CBC work for Kenya

With the release of the results, it means learners at lower level will now fully transition to the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC).

After KCPE, we must make CBC work for Kenya

Stop blame game on El Nino and rescue Kenyans

The blame game between the national and county governments over funds meant to mitigate and respond to ongoing El Nino rains does not bode well for thousands of Kenyans battling floods.

Stop blame game on El Nino and rescue Kenyans

El Nino floods: Step up rescue and relief efforts

Raging floodwater, unable to find its natural route, has flooded residential areas, made roads impassable, displaced thousands of families and left death and destruction in its wake.

El Nino floods: Step up rescue and relief efforts

Why State must come clear on oil import deal

When President William Ruto initiated the government-to-government oil importation deal in March, the aim was to ease pressure on the Kenya shilling by the dollar

Why State must come clear on oil import deal

Yes, chart a way out of the high cost of living

Citizens' hopes that rode on the ability of the National Dialogue Committee team to lower the cost of living could be dashed.

Yes, chart a way out of the high cost of living

Address teen pregnancy 'epidemic' more seriously

The risk of new HIV infections among teenagers is likely to go up as teenage pregnancies rise as report indicates 41 percent of infections occur among adolescents between 15 and 24 years.

Address teen pregnancy 'epidemic' more seriously

Bloody conflicts in Africa should outrage the world

As Jeddah peace process on Sudan gets underway, the world should demand a ceasefire; an end to the bloodletting in Darfur and other parts of Sudan. Silence is fuelling conflicts in Africa.

Bloody conflicts in Africa should outrage the world

Police should bring back missing businesswoman

The disappearance of a businesswoman after she reportedly left DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road in Nairobi has raised questions that only the investigators can answer.

Police should bring back missing businesswoman

Take State's call seriously and plant trees today

At a time when the world is threatened by the vagaries of climate change, this is a noble initiative that we all must take seriously.

Take State's call seriously and plant trees today

Kenyans should back community football clubs now

This year, Murang’a Seals and Shabana FC have excited the KPL fan base as the new kids on the block with a fanbase that has brought back the phenomenon of community football clubs.

Kenyans should back community football clubs now

Bring journalist attack suspects to book now

A nation that tolerates or even encourages attacks against journalists cannot qualify to be a democracy. It is an autocracy.

Bring journalist attack suspects to book now

Direct coffee sales a move in the right direction

This concept has already worked well in Kericho, Nandi and Bomet counties where last year, farmers nearly doubled their earnings through direct sales to a South Korean company.

Direct coffee sales a move in the right direction

Get back to the drawing board to rejig hockey

The Ministry of Sports and the Kenya Hockey Union must not give up after the latest setback. Indeed, this is the time to recoup and hit the drawing board.

Get back to the drawing board to rejig hockey

Investigate Nyakang'o's claims against Treasury

Nyakang'o said salaries of state officers are inflated by three times in the budget making one wonder about intention of such a move and what happens to the extra money once the budget is approved.

Investigate Nyakang'o's claims against Treasury

King's visit should boost Kenya, UK ties further

This is the first trip by the monarch since ascending to the throne in May this year following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

King's visit should boost Kenya, UK ties further

Boost students' security

Police must work hard to root out criminal elements to ensure the security of young men and women who come from all corners of the country to these institutions in search of knowledge.

Boost students' security

Let's all ensure success of national examinations

Candidates must be allowed to sit their exams in a conducive environment that allows them to concentrate.

Let's all ensure success of national examinations

Debunk e-cigarette myth

Many smokers mistakenly believe that e-cigarettes, which is nicotine inhaled in vapour form, are relatively safer compared to the actual smoking of cigarettes.

Debunk e-cigarette myth

Don't make universities inaccessible to the poor

Chances are high that many of these learners will miss out on higher education or will gamble through the years in college. This is unfair.

Don't make universities inaccessible to the poor

Turn universal health coverage dream to reality

Political goodwill and prudent management of finances are key to the success of UHC. It should be made to work to reduce the disease burden.

Turn universal health coverage dream to reality

Tread cautiously to avoid deepening the debt hole

According to the National Treasury, China is the third largest creditor to Kenya, accounting for 30 per cent of the country’s external debt currently standing at more than Sh5 trillion.

Tread cautiously to avoid deepening the debt hole

Don't bury crux of the matter under rubble of Israel and Hamas war

The world continues to watch with horror as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate.

Don't bury crux of the matter under rubble of Israel and Hamas war

Address cost of living to make talks relevant

The National Dialogue Committee, co-chaired by National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, deserve credit for the manner they have conducted the talks.

Address cost of living to make talks relevant

Set up modern sports facilities to identify talent

At 23, Kiptum shattered a one-year-old marathon world record at 2:00:35. He shed off 34 seconds off the previous 2:01:09 mark set by the legend Eliud Kipchoge.

Set up modern sports facilities to identify talent

Ensure transparency in sale of State firms

President William Ruto assented to the Privatisation Bill 2023 during a Cabinet meeting in Kisumu.

By 2 months ago

Ensure transparency in sale of State firms

World leaders should demand immediate stop to Israel-Hamas fighting

Once again, the world finds itself witnessing the devastating consequences of the Israel-Hamas conflict, a seemingly never-ending cycle of violence that has claimed countless lives

By 2 months ago

World leaders should demand immediate stop to Israel-Hamas fighting

Cheer our stars at Chicago Marathon tomorrow evening

There will be plentiful mouth-watering clashes from top class athletes. Kelvin Kiptum, the world’s second fastest marathon in history after Eliud Kipchoge leads the Kenyan onslaught.

By 2 months ago

Cheer our stars at Chicago Marathon tomorrow evening

Put an end to Kericho, Kisumu border clashes

Violence has yet again broken out in Sondu, a town that straddles the border between Kisumu and Kericho counties leaving 7 people dead and several others injured.

By 2 months ago

Put an end to Kericho, Kisumu border clashes

State shouldn't be averse to constructive criticism

National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichungwa has gone hammer and tongs at ACK Archbishop Josephat Ole Sapit for allegedly using abusive language against the government.

By 2 months ago

State shouldn't be averse to constructive criticism

Ruto should stick to his word on forest land

President William Ruto has ordered individuals who have encroached on government land and especially forests, to move out immediately.

By 2 months ago

Ruto should stick to his word on forest land

We can't give up on coffee reforms now

DP Gachagua vowed to take on the few individuals, who have held the sector to ransom for decades, and reaping handsomely from the seat of thousands of peasant farmers.

By 2 months ago

We can't give up on coffee reforms now

Retraction and Apology

This retraction is in acknowledgement of the fact that the publication was incomplete, inaccurate and misleading due to misapprehension of the facts.

By 2 months ago

Retraction and Apology

El Nino should be high on agenda of exam meeting

Top on the agenda of today’s meeting should be the security of the examination papers and how to seal loopholes through which exam cheating thrives.

By 2 months ago

El Nino should be high on agenda of exam meeting

Five-year terms good enough for president

If a leader needs seven years to find the right people to appoint to deliver a manifesto, then such a leader should not be trusted with the instruments of power.

By 2 months ago

Five-year terms good enough for president

Resolve KU's tiff with hospital for sake of students

The tussle has played out for a considerable period of time to the detriment of students, forcing some to go to Kiambu Institute of Studies and Kiambu Referral Hospital for practical studies.

By 2 months ago

Resolve KU's tiff with hospital for sake of students

It would be unwise to renew Cuban doctors' contracts

The national government should seriously consider the parliamentary Departmental Committee on Health’s request not to renew the contracts of Cuban doctors working in Kenya.

By 2 months ago

It would be unwise to renew Cuban doctors' contracts

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