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Broke tycoons: When tenders send people to an early grave

According to the report, only 19.7 per cent of Kenyan companies process invoices within 24 hours, with 57 per cent of them taking up to a week to prepare them for payment.

By Grace Ng'ang'a, Brenda Czeda Radido and Grace Ng'ang'a 6 months ago

Broke tycoons: When tenders send people to an early grave

Huge pending bills crippling businesses, hurting tax cash

Huge pending bills crippling businesses, hurting tax cash

By Grace Ng'ang'a and Brenda Czeda Radido 6 months ago

Takeaways from Nairobi climate talks ahead of COP28

Takeaways from Nairobi climate talks ahead of COP28

By Debra Roberts 7 months ago

Accelerating climate change adaptation in Africa with nature-based solutions

Accelerating climate change adaptation in Africa with nature-based solutions

By Harisoa Rakotondrazafy and Alice Nchare 7 months ago

Ruto and Raila should stop ego trips and dialogue

President William Ruto's administration has indicated it can live with the ongoing demonstrations, but what it can't stand is destruction of property and shutdown of the economy.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 8 months ago

Ruto and Raila should stop ego trips and dialogue

Makenzi didn't buy land from us, Chakama Ranch owners say

Chakama ranch shareholders have refuted claims that controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie bought land from them in the expansive Shakahola Forest.

By Sharon Wanga, Brenda Czeda Radido 9 months ago

Makenzi didn't buy land from us, Chakama Ranch owners say

'London' village waits for God to bring food, water amid drought

The devastating weather has seen pastoralists sell their cows for as little as Sh500 and goats going for Sh100. Children are at risk of dropping out of school.

By Sandra Ruongo 1 year ago

'London' village waits for God to bring food, water amid drought

Jubilee Vice-chairperson David Murathe at EACC

David Murathe arrived at Integrity Centre, the EACC Headquarters, at 3:05pm.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 1 year ago

Jubilee Vice-chairperson David Murathe at EACC

Mr President, keep election losers out of Cabinet

We have seen a number of political losers in the polls hanging around you Mr President; some are even using their social media platform to push your agenda for the country.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 1 year ago

Mr President, keep election losers out of Cabinet

Youth are leaders of tomorrow, tomorrow is today

Over the years we have seen many young people appointed to different positions in the Government, but unfortunately many have used the opportunity for their selfish gains.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 1 year ago

Youth are leaders of tomorrow, tomorrow is today

Pomp and color as APS Bomet are crowned 2021-2022 National Super league champion

APS Bomet FC have been crowned the 2021-2022 National Super league champion by the FKF Transition Committee.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 1 year ago

Pomp and color as APS Bomet are crowned 2021-2022 National Super league champion

How Azimio plans to uplift Turkana region

Raila promised that the Azimio administration will prioritise irrigation, agriculture, and social protection programmes.

By Edna Rono and Bakari Angela 1 year ago

How Azimio plans to uplift Turkana region

8 Azimio leaders escape unhurt after plane tyre bursts at Kakuma airstrip

The 5Y-SPZ light aircraft had a rear tyre burst which led to the pilot losing control of the plane. It veered off the road and landed in a ditch.

By Edna Rono 1 year ago

8 Azimio leaders escape unhurt after plane tyre bursts at Kakuma airstrip

It would be wise for women to support female candidates

There has been a long-running maxim that women are their own worst enemies.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 1 year ago

It would be wise for women to support female candidates

Electoral agency should put its house in order

I am not doubting the capability of the IEBC, but what we the electorate want to see are the individuals charged with managing the much-awaited elections doing their work thoroughly.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 1 year ago

Electoral agency should put its house in order

Self-care key to the attainment of universal health coverage

Self-care is an approach to advancing health wherein people themselves take health actions towards the better health of themselves, their families or their community.

By Josea Rono and Pauline Aluoch 1 year ago

Self-care key to the attainment of universal health coverage

Politicians should sell policies in rallies, not violence and insults

The political class should demonstrate a harmonised campaign and the electorate must also be seen as champions of peace, irrespective of their political affiliations.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 1 year ago

Politicians should sell policies in rallies, not violence and insults

Women should seize the Karua moment to push for gender parity

The unveiling of Martha Karua as Raila Odinga's running mate under the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has, no doubt, generated excitement.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 1 year ago

Women should seize the Karua moment to push for gender parity

Long ballot papers: What it will mean for voters and poll agency

On August 9, over 22 million registered voters will go to the polls to elect men and women who will manage this country for the next five years.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 1 year ago

Long ballot papers: What it will mean for voters and poll agency

Let leaders use Kibaki's funeral service to unite Kenyans

It is my hope that President Kibaki's funeral service will not be a platform for the big boys to continue with their political fights, but to unite the country.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 1 year ago

Let leaders use Kibaki's funeral service to unite Kenyans

Party primaries have confirmed that Wanjiku has grown wiser

Political party leaders now have the headache of deciding whom they will nominate to Parliament after the general election. Whatever the case, they must nominate performers, not political losers.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 2 years ago

Party primaries have confirmed that Wanjiku has grown wiser

Fuel crisis highlights important role of independent distributors

Long queues at petrol stations and the trading of accusations between govt and oil marketers has been the order of the day amid the persistent fuel shortage.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 2 years ago

Fuel crisis highlights important role of independent distributors

From pandemic to endemic: What will it take to end Covid

The question on when the end of the pandemic will be is one that has lingered in the minds of many since its onset in early 2020.

By Josea Rono and Maria Makawiti 2 years ago

From pandemic to endemic: What will it take to end Covid

Time for Africa to shed reliance on external vaccine producers

The question as to why Africa must produce its own vaccines has been persistent but it has not been decisively addressed.

By Josea Rono and Maestro Rotich 2 years ago

Time for Africa to shed reliance on external vaccine producers

Reformed bandits to get loans under peace drive

Former cattle rustlers in Loima, Turkana, are among those set to benefit from business loans.

By Edna Rono 2 years ago

Reformed bandits to get loans under peace drive

Turkana sets aside Sh8m to protect native hetitage site

The 60-acre Namorutung’a cultural site is located on the western shores of Lake Turkana along the Lodwar-Kalokol road.

By Edna Rono 2 years ago

Turkana sets aside Sh8m to protect native hetitage site

‘Film holds key to 20M jobs in Africa’

Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Growth is the first-ever mapping of the sector, which currently employs some five million people.

By Africa Renewal 2 years ago

‘Film holds key to 20M jobs in Africa’

Physical to virtual learning in wake of Covid-19, teacher’s experience

Teachers’ main challenge was to ensure they delivered quality learning while maintaining a firm grip on the pastoral welfare of learners

By Razwana Rana-Kimutai 2 years ago

Physical to virtual learning in wake of Covid-19, teacher’s experience

Rethink strategies to increase uptake of Covid-19 vaccination

At the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, experts argued that less life would be lost once herd immunity was achieved.

By Khama Rogo 2 years ago

Rethink strategies to increase uptake of Covid-19 vaccination

Scientists correct misinformation about vaccines and the Delta variant

Misleading information has swept across social networking platforms to imply vaccines are ineffective against the highly contagious Delta variant.

By Sigomba Ramadhan Omar 2 years ago

Scientists correct misinformation about vaccines and the Delta variant

Africa must work harder to beef up supplies of Covid-19 vaccines

Whilst countries like the United Kingdom have fully vaccinated over half their population, only about one per cent of Africa's population has been...

By Josea Rono and Pauline Aluoch 2 years ago

Africa must work harder to beef up supplies of Covid-19 vaccines

Africa still at the bottom of Covid vaccine value chain

Covid-19 vaccine provides the means to spur economic growth and help manage the global health pandemic.

By Josea Rono and Michael Ndichu 2 years ago

Africa still at the bottom of Covid vaccine value chain

Why Africa must step up own vaccine manufacturing plants

The uneven distribution of manufacturing and financing capabilities globally have led to unequal access.

By Josea Rono and Michael Ndichu 2 years ago

Why Africa must step up own vaccine manufacturing plants

Covid-19: Misinformation steams vaccine hesitancy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) ranks vaccine hesitancy among the top 10 threats to global health

By Sigomba Ramadhan and Brian Murimi 2 years ago

Covid-19: Misinformation steams vaccine hesitancy

Unless reading culture improves, change of set books is a mere ritual

Truth is, most Kenyans approach reading for personal growth with the same timidity that the Neanderthal man would a mobile phone.

By Wesonga Robert 2 years ago

Unless reading culture improves, change of set books is a mere ritual

Let Africa learn from Covid-19 and focus more on research

Africa accounts for only one per cent of the global investments in R&D and two per cent of the world research output.

By Josea Rono & Jacinta Wachira 2 years ago

Let Africa learn from Covid-19 and focus more on research

Vulnerability, stigma to misinformation about Covid-19

Rono, who also has diabetes and high blood pressure, says fake news about Covid-19 scared him

By Sigomba Ramadhan Omar 2 years ago

Vulnerability, stigma to misinformation about Covid-19

Bridging the digital gap: Why we should never give up on universal broadband connectivity

The pandemic has caused economic and social devastation, one of the most significant changes is the acceleration of digital transformation.

By Leo Chen, President of Huawei Southern Africa Regi 2 years ago

Bridging the digital gap: Why we should never give up on universal broadband connectivity

Dons excel as TV political pundits, ignore rot in varsities

Media superstar professor go missing when it comes to critical matters that afflict the education sector but weigh in a great deal on political issues

By Wesonga Robert 2 years ago

Dons excel as TV political pundits, ignore rot in varsities

Learning in the wake of the pandemic: Challenges and opportunities

Lack of training and capacity building, poor internet infrastructure and lack of devices have affected online learning.

By Wesonga Robert 3 years ago

Learning in the wake of the pandemic: Challenges and opportunities

Afrochic: Kitenge’s fashionable display of African history

Following former US president Barack Obama’s historic election in 2008, consumers found ways to honor him and first lady Michelle Obama.

By Africa Renewal 3 years ago

Afrochic: Kitenge’s fashionable display of African history

On the edge: Endangered rhinos seek salvation in technology

The male northern white rhinos became extinct in 2018 with the death of Sudan.

By Pavithra Rao 3 years ago

On the edge: Endangered rhinos seek salvation in technology

‘Covid-19 could roll back gains made in HIV fight’

Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAids speaks on the organisation’s response to Covid-19 in Africa.

By Africa Renewal 3 years ago

‘Covid-19 could roll back gains made in HIV fight’

What is the true cost of Covid-19 to Kenya?

In Africa, there have been over 10,000 confirmed cases, out of which 1,174 have recovered and over 500 have succumbed.

By Dr Josea Rono, Eileen Bonareri and Jacinta Warugur 4 years ago

What is the true cost of Covid-19 to Kenya?

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