Fluid situation in Haiti calls for change of tack
A state of emergency has been declared in Haiti following an escalation in gang violence in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
By 14 days ago
Fluid situation in Haiti calls for change of tack
Public views should matter in the law-making process
That the state has had to rethink the law allowing KRA to tax farm produce is an indictment on the charade that is public participation in government decision-making.
By 15 days ago
Public views should matter in the law-making process
Ruto's support for Raila AU bid should not deflect opposition's vigilance
The unexpected aura of camaraderie between Raila and Ruto, hitherto fierce political opponents, caught both friend and foe flat-footed.
By 18 days ago
Ruto's support for Raila AU bid should not deflect opposition's vigilance
Spare hard-pressed road users further tax pain
In yet another bid to extract more money from Kenyans, the government last week increased the Petroleum Regulatory Levy from Sh0.25 per litre to Sh0.75.
By 25 days ago
Spare hard-pressed road users further tax pain
Government should take its austerity measures seriously
Cabinet secretaries and Kenya Kwanza lawmakers have been booked into luxurious hotels and are busy spending the barely available resources that the country has.
By 26 days ago
Government should take its austerity measures seriously
We cannot run away from the reality of police brutality, Mr Mudavadi
The right thing for Mudavadi to have done in Ethiopia was admit the shortcomings and outline measures the government has taken to minimise cases of police brutality.
By 1 month ago
We cannot run away from the reality of police brutality, Mr Mudavadi
Raila has what it takes to drive Africa forward
AUC may need someone in the ilk of Raila with his strong will, commitment and networking skills to take the continent forward especially in its quest to realise Agenda 2063
By 1 month ago
Raila has what it takes to drive Africa forward
TSC and teachers' unions must find common ground
The Constitution is very clear on the matter of public participation and the need for parties to sit down at a round table to iron out whatever differences might affect their work.
By 1 month ago
TSC and teachers' unions must find common ground
Acquittal of persons accused of graft should spur search for justice
The DPP must see to it that all criminal cases are tried to their logical conclusion and account to the public.
By 1 month ago
Acquittal of persons accused of graft should spur search for justice
East Africa must pick lessons from Ivory Coast Afcon
The Local Organising Committee has shown that Africa can organise a successful event without the usual complains of stadium quality, poor training facilities or even chaotic transport system.
By 1 month ago
East Africa must pick lessons from Ivory Coast Afcon
End shameful fights over War Memorial Hospital
Clearly, the youths who invaded the hospital have nothing to do with the wrangles. They were most likely paid to cause chaos and ensure that services at the hospital do not resume.
By 1 month ago
End shameful fights over War Memorial Hospital
Let's prepare for a classic Safari Rally next month
The Safari Rally has been confirmed as the third round of the 2024 World Rally Championship (WRC) and reverts to its original traditional Easter holidays weekend date for the first time in 27 years.
By 1 month ago
Let's prepare for a classic Safari Rally next month
Actualise elusive dream to set up fertiliser plant
It is unacceptable that after 60 years after independence, Kenya still relies on expensive fertiliser imports and the generosity of foreigners to drive this important sector.
By 1 month ago
Actualise elusive dream to set up fertiliser plant
Don't inflict more pain on road users, Mr Murkomen
It is unconscionable for the government to mull such tax moves at a time when Kenyans, including the salaried ones and those in business can hardly make ends meet due to high taxation
By 1 month ago
Don't inflict more pain on road users, Mr Murkomen
Time to change mode of bursary disbursement
Time has come for the government to rectify this glaring anomaly by taking bursaries away from politicians and, preferably, placing them under the Ministry of Education.
By 1 month ago
Time to change mode of bursary disbursement
Kenya Airways needs to get it right this time
The National Treasury has disclosed that it has directed Kenya Airways to hire a consultant that will help the national flag carrier to onboard an equity investor.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Airways needs to get it right this time
Address farmers' woes before imposing new tax
Plans by the government to slap farmers with a five per cent withholding tax could be ill-advised coming at a time when the sector is reeling from a myriad of challenges.
By 2 months ago
Address farmers' woes before imposing new tax
Don't let poverty block any students' progress
Last year, the government introduced a new university and colleges' funding model. Students who qualify for placement to these institutions are eligible for scholarships and loans.
By 2 months ago
Don't let poverty block any students' progress
Ensure timely release of school capitation in 2024
Schools are set to open on January 8, 2024, after more than two months of holiday. No doubt, the prospects have begun to fill parents with pressure to raise school fees
By 2 months ago
Ensure timely release of school capitation in 2024
Lands ministry should get rid of rogue officers
Concerns have emerged after some individuals in Nakuru County in possession of what they believed were genuine title deeds discovered they had been dispossessed of their properties.
By 2 months ago
Lands ministry should get rid of rogue officers
Explain reason behind alienation of Nairobi sewerage plant's land
The privatisation of Ruai sewerage land by Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki raises pertinent questions that should not go unanswered.
By 2 months ago
Explain reason behind alienation of Nairobi sewerage plant's land
Celebrate but don't forget to spread the Christmas cheer
Thousands, if not millions of people, therefore, cannot celebrate Christmas and even the New Year in the traditional Kenyan fashion. Some have no food, no decent clothes, no drinks.
By 2 months ago
Celebrate but don't forget to spread the Christmas cheer
Explore more ways to tap youth talent
The government must be aware that most learners may not be interested in joining the military and other disciplined services and instead, would be desirous of pursuing interests in other fields.
By 2 months ago
Explore more ways to tap youth talent
Kenyans still want the truth about Kimwarer
The former Treasury Cabinet Secretary claims the charges against him “were meant to achieve extraneous political interests as opposed to the real matter of the case as presented in court”.
By 2 months ago
Kenyans still want the truth about Kimwarer
Allow no one to stoke fire in DRC from Nairobi
The important question is whether the Congo River Alliance, which is said to include nine rebel groups, seeks to bring change through peaceful means or war.
By 2 months ago
Allow no one to stoke fire in DRC from Nairobi
Trade agreement with EU will benefit Kenya
The signing of a trade agreement between Kenya and the European Union (EU) is a welcome move that will boost the country’s economic activities on the global stage.
By 2 months ago
Trade agreement with EU will benefit Kenya
Ensure 100pc transition to secondary school
Many parents and guardians have been hit hard by the prevailing hard economic times and might therefore not be able to fund their children's education.
By 3 months ago
Ensure 100pc transition to secondary school
Security recruitment should not favour NYS
Paramilitary training should not give an edge to NYS graduates over all other Kenyan youths when it comes to security personnel's recruitment
By 3 months ago
Security recruitment should not favour NYS
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.
By 3 months ago
Exploits of Junior Stars offer hope for football future
Keep an eye on China pneumonia outbreak
There has been panic because it would be unfathomable to imagine the world being engulfed by another major virus outbreak even before it heals from the wounds inflicted by Covid-19.
By 3 months ago
Keep an eye on China pneumonia outbreak
Address doctor's plight to stem strikes, save lives
Doctors in at least six counties have issued strike notices that in the next few days, they will down tools. This could easily pass as an assertion any time of the year since it has become the norm.
By 3 months ago
Address doctor's plight to stem strikes, save lives
Pension scheme for athletes is a welcome move
Sportsmen and women usually have a limited career period due to several factors including age, timeliness and physical demands.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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).
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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
By 4 months ago
Why State must come clear on oil import deal
Ruto signs Affordable Housing Bill into law
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Initiative to woo farmers back to cashew nuts
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KU bus accident: 16 students airlifted to Nairobi for treatment
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Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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