Rivatex revival good for cotton farmers
Cotton was once among Kenya’s cash crops, supporting over half a million farmers and industry employees in the 80s and 90s. Textile companies such as
By Kagundu Njiru 4 years ago
Rivatex revival good for cotton farmers
Radical changes to streamline public varsities management
The Ministry will build a database of candidates to be appointed to university councils and chancellorship.
By Kagundu Njiru 5 years ago
Radical changes to streamline public varsities management
Internet users increase significantly in five years
The use of ICT services in Kenya continues to experience exponential growth as individuals, the public and private sector widen internet usage.
By Kagundu Njiru 6 years ago
Internet users increase significantly in five years
How Nairobi city’s concrete jungle is thickening faster
Recent reports show that the total value of building permits issued in Nairobi have risen by more than 40 per cent due to the rising demand for housing.
By Kagundu Njiru 6 years ago
How Nairobi city’s concrete jungle is thickening faster
Pneumonia now Kenya’s number one killer disease
Reports in the month of May 2016 claimed that in 2015, pneumonia dislodged malaria as the top killer of Kenyans with deaths resulting from HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and meningitis declining.
By Kagundu Njiru 6 years ago
Pneumonia now Kenya’s number one killer disease
State of Sh38b health machines and why governors aren’t smiling
The big issue for the counties is that the project was rammed down the governors’ throats, without considering the special circumstances of different county governments.
By Kagundu Njiru 6 years ago
State of Sh38b health machines and why governors aren’t smiling
Kabogo and Waititu in tough battle for crucial Jubilee ticket in Kiambu
Only three of the 12 elected MPs are said to be on Kabogo’s side, but the governor reportedly controls most MCAs.
By Kagundu Njiru 6 years ago
Kabogo and Waititu in tough battle for crucial Jubilee ticket in Kiambu
Why Kenyans think the law is truly an ass
The courts are deemed to be lenient with violent offenders prompting many to support summary execution of suspects
By Kagundu Njiru 6 years ago
Why Kenyans think the law is truly an ass
Of divine gospel, anal sex and why the bedroom holds the future for marriage
I read your article on marriages last week and wish to say this to you: “the Word of God changes not.” Styles, methodologies and traditions may change with time, but what the Word of God said then, it still says today, setting standards for morality, relationships and how to relate with our creator in the right way.
By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago
Of divine gospel, anal sex and why the bedroom holds the future for marriage
The Siren: Dear Mama na Baba Abby
Let me start by thanking both of you for serving us a most welcome and entertaining distraction and diversion from our monotonous diet of politics.
By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago
The Siren: Dear Mama na Baba Abby
All hail the new university
Murang'a University of Technology staff march through Murang'a town streets with a mace after the institution was awarded a charter on Friday.
By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago
All hail the new university
Obesity can be detected in two months old babies
There are higher chances of a two-month old baby being obese by the age of two if they have high body mass index (BMI).
By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago
Obesity can be detected in two months old babies
Kidero pledges Sh200m for youth projects in the city
Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has pledged to pump Sh200 million towards development of youth projects in the city.
By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago
Kidero pledges Sh200m for youth projects in the city
Malaria drug safe for pregnant women
A combination drug used in malaria treatment also protects the mother and fetus during pregnancy, a study has established.
By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago
Malaria drug safe for pregnant women
Dose of aspirin could prevent some cancers
Regular use of aspirin reduces the overall risk of cancer.
By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago
Dose of aspirin could prevent some cancers
Text messages to promote immunisation in Kenya
Scientists at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) are working on optimising the mobile phone platform to increase awareness and adherence to routine immunisation.
By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago
Text messages to promote immunisation in Kenya
Kisii leaders push for a bloc vote in 2017 elections
“Right now, it may be difficult to forge a single political goal owing to the fact that the electioneering period is just approaching and political re-alignments are about to begin,” said Mr Matundura.
By Stanley Ongwae and Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago
Kisii leaders push for a bloc vote in 2017 elections
Eurobond: Tracing the money trail from offshore bank accounts
Let’s now turn to the US$ 2 billion Eurobond issue in June 2014, since no one seems overly concerned with the fate of the November 2014 US$ 815.4 million issue; everyone seems happy all went well on this November fund raising.
By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago
Eurobond: Tracing the money trail from offshore bank accounts
We won’t afford to forget Mollis and Bro Ocholla
Now that we have come to the end of the year, I have decided to spill the beans on why we regress as the rest of the world is marching forward.
By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago
We won’t afford to forget Mollis and Bro Ocholla
Mt Kenya East legislators take on governors as scramble for JAP hots up
Mwariama Council of Elders, led by their chairman Njagi Kumantha, have warned that since Kivuti and Kindiki are emerging as top stewards for JAP in Mt Kenya East region, their endorsement of any aspirant could predetermine the JAP primaries.
By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago
Mt Kenya East legislators take on governors as scramble for JAP hots up
NEMA’s hollow threats on noise
It was nice of the environmental officers to finally move in on clubs that have been polluting noise in the city. I mean, compounding the existing garbage and traffic jams, these clubs only add salt to injury.
By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago
NEMA’s hollow threats on noise
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Uganda maid guilty of assaulting toddler
A maid in Uganda secretly filmed beating a baby has been found guilty of assault.
By Kagundu Njiru 9 years ago
Uganda maid guilty of assaulting toddler
51 years down the line, we have little to show for our independence
Receive greetings from Emanyulia, the evergreen land of peace and harmony. Here is wishing you happy holidays in this festive season.
By Kagundu Njiru 9 years ago
51 years down the line, we have little to show for our independence
Treasury needs to go slow on expensive debt
The Treasury has sought a new $750 million loan from international investors, in addition to the $2 billion inaugural sovereign bond issued in June, which was four times over-subscribed.
By Kagundu Njiru 9 years ago
Treasury needs to go slow on expensive debt
It's ingokho, not my useless degree, that will win beauties from the East
As I used to tell bullies during my high school days, I am a lover and hardly a fighter. Haters heard coward but I cared less as long as the babes loved it. That is why I tell Michelle that she is lucky to have me, but the woman doesn’t listen.
By Kagundu Njiru 9 years ago
It's ingokho, not my useless degree, that will win beauties from the East
Government agencies linked to killer brews
The full scale of the level of corruption and greed that has led to the deaths of hundreds of people has emerged with revelations officials knew about the sale of toxic liquor in the Rift Valley but did nothing.
By Kagundu Njiru 9 years ago
Government agencies linked to killer brews
Families recall how kin joined Makenzi cult
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