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Wandayi is qualified to take up the kingpin mantle after Raila

Wandayi's development record is unmatched in Luo Nyanza. He has independently won awards and has been rated favourably by pollsters multiple times.

By Wesonga Phil 7 months ago

Wandayi is qualified to take up the kingpin mantle after Raila

Politicians should be careful; their words can unite or divide our nation

Politicians should be careful; their words can unite or divide our nation

By Wawira Pencella 9 months ago

Demonstrations are inflicting more pain to already suffering citizens

Demonstrations are inflicting more pain to already suffering citizens

By Wawira Pencella 9 months ago

Public participation in decision making is a legal right

Public participation in decision making is a legal right

By Wawira Pencella 9 months ago

'Impressive' governors who were swept away by Ruto's yellow wave

Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui, his Nyandarua counterpart Francis Kimemia and Laikipia's Ndiritu Muriithi seemed invincible in the run-up to Tuesday's General Election.

By La Patrona 1 year ago

'Impressive' governors who were swept away by Ruto's yellow wave

George Wajackoyah finally casts his vote

UPDATE: Roots party presidential candidate George Luchiri Wajackoyah has cast his vote.

By La Patrona 1 year ago

George Wajackoyah finally casts his vote

Plans to punish Russia through price cap on oil could backfire

Russia may retaliate in the gas market by closing pipeline exports of gas to Europe, making the winter months exceedingly unpleasant for European households.

By Jan A Persson 1 year ago

Plans to punish Russia through price cap on oil could backfire

Celebrities reveal their battle with alcoholism and mental illnesses

Entertainers are increasingly speaking out about their addiction to drugs and the worrying state of mental health in the industry.

By Tamara Patience 2 years ago

Celebrities reveal their battle with alcoholism and mental illnesses

We must address inequalities in education sector

When Covid-19 arrived in Kenya after breaking out in Wuhan, China, everyone panicked not knowing what to do. It was a new disease without a cure.

By Mutheu Kasanga, national chairperson, Kenya Privat 3 years ago

We must address inequalities in education sector

Prepaid cards secure for online payments

Despite the continued innovation in creating e-commerce platforms and payment gateways, the customer is still susceptible to fraud.

By Barasa Paul 3 years ago

Prepaid cards secure for online payments

Joint efforts needed to enhance efficiency in cargo business

Development and management of ports is a major objective of economic development in many countries.

By Barasa Paul 3 years ago

Joint efforts needed to enhance efficiency in cargo business

Why pandemic could help spur growth of digital global trade

Financial systems across the globe have been tested to the core, not only the cash-based ones but also e-platforms which have had to evolve and adapt

By Barasa Paul Sachida 3 years ago

Why pandemic could help spur growth of digital global trade

Why inland ports are crucial to the transport network

The Port of Mombasa remains an important part of our national economy and intermodal transportation system.

By Barasa Paul Sachida 4 years ago

Why inland ports are crucial to the transport network

How does your food kiosk affect the planet?

How does your food shop affect the planet? Well, think of it like this – consuming just one egg emits between 260g and 330g of carbon dioxide to the a

By Luca Panzone and Natasha Auch 4 years ago

How does your food kiosk affect the planet?

OPINION: Slum boys suffer the pinch of police brutality every election cycle

The common denominator for men and women of my generation, born before 1980, was that no one was above a good beating

By Oyunga Pala 6 years ago

OPINION: Slum boys suffer the pinch of police brutality every election cycle

A look at racism in medical hub, India

Anti-blackness has made its way to contemporary India through Bollywood as well as the beauty industry.

By Meera Pattni 6 years ago

A look at racism in medical hub, India

Why are we not seeing many black faces in conservation?

Historic racial prejudices in the Kenyan conservation industry alienate indigenous people as important partners in conservation.

By Oyunga Pala 6 years ago

Why are we not seeing many black faces in conservation?

Mike Sonko: My alleged withdrawal from the Nairobi gubernatorial race

I would like to express my profound regret that my political opponents have resolved to using propaganda and malice on my gubernatorial candidature

By Mike sonko via paul baraza 7 years ago

Mike Sonko: My alleged withdrawal from the Nairobi gubernatorial race

Why I gave up on becoming the hair industry’s java

Maureen Murunga is the founder and proprietor of Amadiva, a hair and beauty salon franchise.

By Oyunga Pala 7 years ago

Why I gave up on becoming the hair industry’s java

Kalamashaka’s Tafsiri Hii was more than a song, it was game changer

The socially conscious music captured the frustrations of an entire generation of young people locked away in urban ghetto squalor.

By Oyunga Pala 7 years ago

Kalamashaka’s Tafsiri Hii was more than a song, it was game changer

Kalamashaka: Dandora trio that fired up Kenya's music industry

What is in a song? Over the years, certain songs have had a major cultural and political impact on societies and served as catalysts that defined historic moments.

By Oyunga Pala 7 years ago

Kalamashaka: Dandora trio that fired up Kenya's music industry

Kenya Power responds to reader

Our attention has been drawn to an article by Veronica Onjoro from Mombasa that appeared in your newspaper on Thursday, February 23, 2017

By Kenya Power Company 7 years ago

Kenya Power responds to reader

Tanzania reaffirms endorsement of Amina Mohamed for AU post

Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Augustine Mahiga who is also the Chairperson of the East Africa Council of Ministers has reaffirmed Tanzania’s endorsement, commitment and support of Kenya’s African Union Commission Chairperson candidacy.

By MFA Press 7 years ago

Tanzania reaffirms endorsement of Amina Mohamed for AU post

Is closing down Dadaab camp the solution to insecurity?

According to our government Dadaab is to be closed down by November due to insecurity. Other countries are scrambling to pay attention and beg Kenya not to follow through.

By Siasa Place 7 years ago

Is closing down Dadaab camp the solution to insecurity?

Kenyan rugby has mauled and rucked its way to the top

Three years earlier, it was the RAF who introduced Seven-A-Side rugby to Kenya at their base in Eastleigh in 1937.

By Oyunga Pala 8 years ago

Kenyan rugby has mauled and rucked its way to the top

Stalemate on teachers’ pay a blow to innocent children

The teachers’ strike is now in the second week of the third term. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) was ordered by a lower court to effect a pay rise for teachers in public schools, a ruling that was subsequently upheld by Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

By Mutua Patrick 8 years ago

Stalemate on teachers’ pay a blow to innocent children

Kenya Power to dedicate Sh70 million to improve electricity supply in Kisii Town

Kenya Power has carried out similar exercises in several areas countrywide and the power infrastructure refurbishment program, which commenced in April 2014, has seen a marked improvement in the delivery of services from the utility.

By Kenya Power 8 years ago

Kenya Power to dedicate Sh70 million to improve electricity supply in Kisii Town

Kenya, South Africa to strengthen ties

Kenya and South Africa will in the next two weeks enter a Joint Commission of Co-operation (JCC) that will see the two countries take their relationship to the next level.

By MFA Press 8 years ago

Kenya, South Africa to strengthen ties

Kenya to open five consulates in US ahead of 2017 elections

The Government is in the process of opening five Consulates across United States to serve the Kenya Diaspora better and facilitate voting by Diaspora in the 2017 General Elections.

By MFA Press 8 years ago

Kenya to open five consulates in US ahead of 2017 elections

Challenges facing CFOs in driving profit across Africa

While it is understood that Africa is not a homogeneous entity, and that each country has its own dynamics, there are overarching challenges and developments facing the continent.

By Deena Pillay 9 years ago

Challenges facing CFOs in driving profit across Africa

Kenya donates Sh91 million to Malawi flood victims

Kenya has donated Sh91 million to Malawi flood victims, Principal Secretary Dr. Karanja Kibicho has said.

By MFA Press 9 years ago

Kenya donates Sh91 million to Malawi flood victims

Happy Wife, Happy Life

Our marriage wasn’t easy. We went through lots of challenges, obstacles and learning curves. More times than I can remember we had to hold on to our commitment more than feelings we had for each other.

By Silvia Pencak 9 years ago

Happy Wife, Happy Life

Speed up conclusion of trade deal with EU, urges CS Amina Mohammed

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed has called for a speedy conclusion of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union.

By MFA Press 9 years ago

Speed up conclusion of trade deal with EU, urges CS Amina Mohammed

Coast violence blamed on historical injustices outlined by Akiwumi, TJRC reports

The Coast region is going through another cycle of bloody violence, whose exact architects and reason, are still unclear.

By Beja Patrick 9 years ago

Coast violence blamed on historical injustices outlined by Akiwumi, TJRC reports

State stops sale of maize in Oloitoktok after deaths

Several people succumbed to death after consuming githeri cooked using toxicated maize said to originate from an identified seller.

By PETERSON GITHAIGA PLUS PHOTOS 9 years ago

State stops sale of maize in Oloitoktok after deaths

4,000 vehicles allegedly disappear from Mombasa port

Importers of used motor vehicles have expressed fear that their vehicles impounded at various private Container Freight Stations (CFSs) in Mombasa after being declared older than the permissible eight years have gone missing.

By Beja Patrick 9 years ago

4,000 vehicles allegedly disappear from Mombasa port

Let’s all reflect on struggles and gains made by women

International Women’s Day is a chance for the world to reflect on the achievements, struggles and gains made by women globally and to highlight girls’ and women’s right to equality.

By Dr Christian Turner and Lisa Philips 10 years ago

Let’s all reflect on struggles and gains made by women

You are as charming as your bank balance

I was summoned to attend a mate’s 6-year old daughters’ birthday party. The text message was coded with all the right undertones.

By OYUNGA PALA 10 years ago

You are as charming as your bank balance

Witchdoctors to help bust crime

There has been a spike of bizarre news story of rather unusual standards even for news in Kenya. A man who was pronounced dead and transferred to the morgue walks out of cold storage and spooks everyone out.

By Oyunga Pala 10 years ago

Witchdoctors to help bust crime

Things your dad should have told you about relationships

The pressures of contemporary living have reduced the value of fatherhood to a sperm donor and a cash dispenser.

By By OYUNGA PALA 10 years ago

Things your dad should have told you about relationships

Of couples clueless about each other

I watched a couples’ show on one of the local TV stations and wouldn’t help but sympathise with three guys racking their brains to answer simple questions about their spouses even with Sh100,000 at stake.

By By OYUNGA PALA 10 years ago

Of couples clueless about each other

Intrigues of X-mas in ‘shags’

Christmas cheer is in the air and most people will want to know, where you are going for Christmas?

By By OYUNGA PALA 10 years ago

Intrigues of X-mas in ‘shags’

Of Madiba, Obama and living Martin Luther King Jr’s dream

Madiba’s funeral was always going to be a media circus.

By By OYUNGA PALA 10 years ago

Of Madiba, Obama and living Martin Luther King Jr’s dream

Kenya facing a midlife crisis @50

Our beloved Kenya is celebrating its 50th year of existence and one would think the country was battling with a midlife crisis.

By Oyunga Pala 10 years ago

Kenya facing a midlife crisis @50

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