Rewards and sacrifices that make the month of Ramadan special

Ramadan is a sacred month, a time to seek the mercy of Allah, attain forgiveness, and be saved from the torments of Hellfire.

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Millers have never prioritised wheat imports over local produce

The Cereal Millers Association has refuted misleading reports that millers have prioritised wheat imports over local wheat to the detriment of the farmers.

By 11 months ago

Blend tradition and tech to up livestock trading

A modern livestock trading platform that combines digital technology will revolutionise the sector, improve market efficiency and provide new opportunities

By 1 year ago

Extreme weather events call for urgent, bold climate action from global leaders

As global leaders prepare for the COP29 summit, it has increasingly become clear that the urgency of the climate crisis is being felt more acutely mainly in climate-vulnerable countries like Kenya.

By 1 year ago

Why Kenya must prioritise anticipatory measures as defense against climate disasters

I am convinced that anticipatory approaches to disaster preparedness and risk communication offers a better way to break this cycle.

By 1 year ago

Cluster the counties into economic zones

Embracing the bottom-up economic model tailored to the diverse economic potential of our counties will foster inclusive growth.

By 1 year ago

Rebate pricing can build a strong retail supply chain

Many local retailers have adopted pricing tactics such as rebates and other modes of discounts to remain competitive amidst market transformations.

By 1 year ago

Transformational communication for sustainable change

Transformational influence stands as the ultimate goal of effective communication within the development sphere.

By 1 year ago

Building Africa food systems through youth-led solutions

Transforming Africa's food systems demands both technological investment in agritech and a parallel revolution: empowering youth as storytellers.

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Security guards will soon have powers to arrest, search without warrant

Private security guards will soon have the power to arrest and search citizens suspected of committing offenses should new regulations be enacted by Parliament.

By 2 years ago

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Kenyans spend less, borrow more as value of Sh1,000 drops

A new survey shows that Kenyans are sinking deep into debt, borrowing for consumption as they devise mechanisms to survive.

By 2 years ago

More than 17,000 to wait longer for promotion as teachers hit 364,258

A report by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) reveals that out of the 28,681 teachers who applied for promotion last year, only 11,231 were successful.

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Housing Bill now in MPs' hands after public participation closes

Once Parliament votes in favor of the Bill, then President William Ruto can assent to it, making it law.

By 2 years ago

Culture-centered approach to engaging youth in feed sector

One traditional thinking that needs to be challenged is the way we engage the youth in feed and fodder sub-sector or agriculture in general.

By 2 years ago

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Unsung heroes behind success of students from poor families

Consider Villa Kamore's remarkable journey to the top, marked by resilience and hardship. In the 2023 KCSE exams, he excelled with a perfect score of 84 points.

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Experts: Additional taxes not working, bad for businesses

Economists have termed the government's new tax policies and reforms counterproductive.

By 2 years ago

End of greetings: should we mourn about it?

Paradoxically, greetings for those familiar to us have been enhanced with hugs and pats.

By 2 years ago

AG's error may free 12,000 suspects, convicts

Katiba Institute seeks for the release and acquittal of anyone who was either charged and convicted for robbery with violence and attempted robbery with violence from 2018.

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Two ask court to allow rapists, murderers buy their freedom

You may soon have a criminal who violently stole from you, raped or killed buying their freedom.

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Azimio takes fight against Ruto to corridors of justice

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua said they would support petitioners challenging controversial government policies, among other strategies to press Ruto to listen to wananchi.

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Top cop playing hide and seek with court

Samuel Ndanyi has been missing in action, and efforts by the hospital management to reach him have failed to bear fruits.

By 2 years ago

Open letter to the makers of TECNO CAMON 19 Pro

... My only problem with the CAMON 19 Pro is that I now have to change estates.

By 3 years ago

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President sat by and watched his Mt Kenya bastion slip away

Ten years down the lane, Uhuru casts an image of a dejected leader forlornly staring in the face of unprecedented rejection in his Mt Kenya region.

By 3 years ago

Kenya trails Uganda in power loss management

Umeme, Uganda's power distributor, said system losses for the half year stood at 17.1 per cent, an improvement from 17.9 per cent over a similar half last year.

By 3 years ago

Pressure on shilling as cash in dollar accounts surges to Sh892b

Investors have converted their wealth into dollars to hedge against the prices of goods and services.

By 3 years ago

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Why Supreme Court may not order re-count of votes

The Supreme Court has 14 days to hear and determine the presidential election petition. According to the law, the court has a right to declare one a winner if the re-tally shows the loser won.

By 3 years ago

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How Louis Leakey used Kikuyu as his trump card

The local Kikuyu nicknamed him 'giteru' due to his long and bushy beard, so bushy that a rat in the dusty mud hut had made a "hearty meal out of the moustache" without his knowledge!

By 3 years ago

Digital strategy launched to improve avocado, banana sale

Demand for these processed products is expected to go up in the coming years, making the market even larger for banana growers in Kenya.

By 3 years ago

Assure farmers of cheap inputs before short rains

The government should release money as soon as possible to avert a more devastating food crisis.

By 3 years ago

Good sanitation in schools helps to improve education outcomes

Proper hygiene and sanitation facilities and safe drinking water have been proven to provide a critical carriage in the delivery of better education outcomes.

By 3 years ago

Forum to further promote Japanese business and investment in Africa

In 2016, President Uhuru Kenyatta and then PM Abe Shinzo co-chaired TICAD VI in Nairobi.

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How constitution, Covid-19 have hurt Uhuru's presidency

Uhuru emerges from the climate of comparative disfavour to which the passing time temporarily condemns him for all the ills and woes that have afflicted Kenyans

By 3 years ago

Odinga says Ruto plans to cripple multi-partyism

This comes barely a week since about 11 Independently elected candidates met Ruto and agreed to join the Kenya Kwanza coalition.

By 3 years ago

Mozzart Bet offers biggest odds globally for two league matches

Mozzart Bet is offering its clients the best odds in the world for Liverpool and Kalmar FF who will be in action on Monday night.

By 3 years ago

Raila: We will prove our win

Raila said that electoral officers at the national tallying centre who allegedly took part in the vote rigging process had volunteered to testify against IEBC.

By 3 years ago

Marianne Keitany loses case to bar Mithika Linturi from evicting her

The MP-elect wanted her ex-husband blocked from evicting her or interfering with the Runda property.

By 3 years ago

Justina Wamae summoned for disciplinary action by Roots Party

Two days ago, Wamae sent President-elect William Ruto a congratulatory message.

By 3 years ago

Man arrested for killing mother at Migingo Girls staff houses

According to the police, Onyango is suspected to have stabbed his mother before setting her lifeless body ablaze.

By 3 years ago

IEBC Commissioners meet a week after presidential results split

The meeting brought together the seven commissioners who split minutes before the announcement of the 2022 presidential election results.

By 3 years ago

Man dies after attempting to kill daughter and wife

Shortly before succumbing, Musyoka pulled out a knife from his bag and stabbed his ex-wife.

By 3 years ago