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Tabitha Karanja is crying, but who will come to her rescue?
The Government is scaring a local investor, a role model and living proof that with the right environment, Kenyans can thrive in the industry.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Tabitha Karanja is crying, but who will come to her rescue?
Wanga's Bill on royalties is a good start for artistes
The Copyright Amendment Bill 2021 by Gladys Wanga is one of the more progressive Bills towards the enhancement of artist welfare in Kenya.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Wanga's Bill on royalties is a good start for artistes
For UHC to work, improve quality in public hospitals
The Government should work towards building confidence that public medical facilities can provide similar or even better services.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
For UHC to work, improve quality in public hospitals
Church must be called to order even if by self-regulation
The church must be regulated so that the few rogue con men and women do not come in the way of the genuinely commissioned men and women of God.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Church must be called to order even if by self-regulation
We must convince the youth to take part in coming polls
The truth is young people, who are the main target, of this drive have abandoned their civic duty.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
We must convince the youth to take part in coming polls
Cartels in various sectors are Kenya's greatest enemy
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga was categorical that the cartels are usually made of powerful politicians and business people.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Cartels in various sectors are Kenya's greatest enemy
Raila, Ruto must go beyond promises to how it will be done
It is one thing to tell someone what you can do, but it is another to tell him how you will be able to do it.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Raila, Ruto must go beyond promises to how it will be done
Make room for more Waigurus and Savulas this year
As the countdown to August 9th election begins, let’s use every chance, to also let them know what we know what are looking for.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Make room for more Waigurus and Savulas this year
Graduations have lost their glory due to scarcity of jobs
Graduating is such a big thing that one prospective graduand is said to have committed suicide when he discovered he was not on the graduation list.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Graduations have lost their glory due to scarcity of jobs
Majority of people in trouble just need someone to listen
Everyone wants attention and sometimes people do not demand more than a listening ear.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Majority of people in trouble just need someone to listen
Let’s all talk about GBV at our homes, church and school
In Africa, cultural factors have been blamed for contributing to most cases given that most African societies are patriarchal.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Let’s all talk about GBV at our homes, church and school
Apply such swift response to Kamiti break, everywhere
So, where has this government been for it not to have dealt decisively with those accused of robbing the country billions of shillings
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Apply such swift response to Kamiti break, everywhere
No, Luos are not violent, and don’t stereotype people
Using the Kondele incident to paint and assert that a whole community is violent and intolerant is wrong and unwarranted.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
No, Luos are not violent, and don’t stereotype people
School fires, unrest are beyond the tight Covid-19 calendar
The ministry should be aware that the reasons are beyond exhaustion of students due to the squeezed school timetable.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
School fires, unrest are beyond the tight Covid-19 calendar
Politicians should avoid propaganda that fuels tribalism
Apart from the hypocrisy, there is need to guard against the danger of pursuing such narratives for short term political gains.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Politicians should avoid propaganda that fuels tribalism
Why mob justice is wrong and can land you into big trouble
People do not realise that they can be easily be charged for murder just for appearing in a murder scene.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Why mob justice is wrong and can land you into big trouble
Ruling on Huduma card a big setback for PWDs
The ruling by Judge Jairus Ngaah that the Huduma Namba project is illegal is a big setback to those of us who hoped for its success.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Ruling on Huduma card a big setback for PWDs
Mainstream media must change with the times or perish
Social media is now an integral part of our lives and whose disruption can have huge economic, social and even political ramifications
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Mainstream media must change with the times or perish
Why any move to make health care cheaper is welcome
If there is one thing that has impoverished Kenyan families, it is medical bills. In the era of social media and WhatsApp fundraising...
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Why any move to make health care cheaper is welcome
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On high fuel prices, Aden Duale and fellow MPs are untruthful
It baffles how former House Majority leader Aden Duale conveniently downplays his role in passing the Finance Bill 2018 containing VAT.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
On high fuel prices, Aden Duale and fellow MPs are untruthful
We need more tolerance as 2022 elections beckon
As we head towards next year’s elections, the clarion call by all leaders and Kenyans at large should be tolerance! tolerance! tolerance.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
We need more tolerance as 2022 elections beckon
CBC is a great idea that can be made better by all of us
The curriculum was developed as a necessity rather than a formality and was informed by a series of special education committees and taskforces.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
CBC is a great idea that can be made better by all of us
Be empathetic to students from poor families
A student at Chavakali High School was sent home for fee arrears yet he didn’t even have fare.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Be empathetic to students from poor families
Kenyans yet to reap full benefits of 2010 law
Article 43 for instance, gives a list of rights which if enacted Kenyans would be among the most satisfied people on the planet.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Kenyans yet to reap full benefits of 2010 law
Can Wanjiku amend the law on her own?
The closest we have come to an amendment by popular initiative was the Punguza Mizigo push advanced by Third Way Alliance party.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Can Wanjiku amend the law on her own?
State must guard children's right to education
For many Kenyan children, education is their only way out of poverty. They don’t just hope to lift themselves out but also lift their families.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
State must guard children's right to education
No economic model can survive graft cartels
Historically, capitalistic models have been applied in many countries including Kenya and accentuated the gap between the elites and the masses.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
No economic model can survive graft cartels
Should our top state officers drive themselves?
As we head to the next election, Kenyans should yearn for leaders that think like Abiy Ahmed.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 years ago
Should our top state officers drive themselves?
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Fury over new Francis Atwoli road misplaced
Some Kenyans are angered that a small street in Kileleshwa was named after Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli.
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 years ago
Fury over new Francis Atwoli road misplaced
Widows out to inherit political seats must work
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 years ago
Widows out to inherit political seats must work
Radio Maisha wins People's Choice Award
Radio Maisha is also now the most trusted media for news after emerging as runners-up for the initial two years.
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 years ago
Radio Maisha wins People's Choice Award
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The history of Easter customs and traditions
According to historical scholars, the pagan celebrations had its origins in German before it was adopted in the USA.
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 years ago
The history of Easter customs and traditions
Mater Hospital releases body after court order
The hospital had refused to release the body over a Sh7 million bill
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 years ago
Mater Hospital releases body after court order
Wiper flexes muscles in Machakos
To the UDA brigade that camped in Machakos for days, the Machakos Senatorial by-election was going to be a close contest...
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 years ago
Wiper flexes muscles in Machakos
Agnes Kavindu: The new Machakos Senator-elect
In her rare media interviews, Agnes Muthama identifies herself as a farmer and a preacher...
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 years ago
Agnes Kavindu: The new Machakos Senator-elect
Uhuru's debt to Magufuli
The Late Tanzanian president John Pombe Magufuli shared a special relationship with his Kenyan Counterpart President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 years ago
Uhuru's debt to Magufuli
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