The price of ignorance: When books cost more than bread

Walk into any bookshop in Kenya and you will find the same story written not in the pages but on the price tags: books have become unaffordable for the average Kenyan.

By Raphael Ng'ang'a 3 months ago

The silent fire consuming our schools: Drugs threaten Kenya's classrooms

Peer pressure, broken homes, poverty and a booming underground market are fuelling a crisis that threatens Kenya's future.

By Raphael Ng'ang'a 3 months ago

Mt Kenya region assured of Ruto's commitment to deliver campaign promises

Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has assured residents of Mt Kenya that the region stands to gain significantly from President William Ruto.

By Japheth Makau 3 months ago

Kenya endorses IGAD's new regional pandemic preparedness project

Kenya has backed a fresh regional effort aimed at boosting pandemic preparedness and response within the Horn of Africa.

By Japheth Makau 3 months ago

How Kenya can win the war against period poverty, stigma

Kenya is still held captive by a culture that perceives menstruation as a shameful matter that should be treated as a personal affair rather than a national concern.

By Sheila Van de Graaph 3 months ago

Kenya moves closer to crypto law as parliament advances Bill

Kenya's parliament is pushing forward on landmark legislation to regulate its fast-growing blockchain and cryptocurrency industry.

By Japheth Makau 3 months ago

Isiolo MCAs dismiss claims of irregular budget approval

Isiolo Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) have come out to deflate claims of irregularly approving the 2025-2026 budget terming the allegations "politically motivated."

By Japheth Makau 4 months ago

We should protect mangrove ecosystem to secure the future

Mangroves are unique ecosystems that thrive at the interphase between land and sea, forming unique forests along tropical and subtropical coastlines.

By NMMC and GMA Kenyan Chapter 4 months ago

New chapter for Somalia as plans for new federal state conclude

A historic outcome is likely from a conference in Lasanod region of Somalia, where a conference to complete the establishment of SSC-Khaatumo federal state is underway.

By Japheth Makau 4 months ago

Pilot project launched to tackle malnutrition in Kiambu and Kilifi

Malnutrition remains one of Kenya's most pressing health challenges, with recent data from the WHO indicating that the country is grappling with an 18 per cent malnutrition rate.

By Japheth Makau 4 months ago

Empower women more through dual training in Kenya

On International Women's Day (IWD), we reflect on the gender equality gap that still exists and holds societies back from realising their full potential.

By Pirkka Tapiola and Sebastian Groth 8 months ago

Why Kenya must reimagine STEM education for girls

Research shows that girls across Africa are conditioned from an early age to believe that STEM subjects are difficult and better suited for boys.

By Sheila Van de Graaph 9 months ago

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How fintech firms are helping SMEs trade across borders

Revolutionising businesses in Africa is inevitable because there exists the power of innovation to overcome traditionally rigid financial barriers.

By Apollo James 10 months ago

Tackling period poverty must go beyond handing out pads

Every new school term in Kenya, the conversation about period poverty re-emerges, focusing on girls who miss class due to the lack of pads.

By Sheila Van de Graph 10 months ago

Pope Francis allows his burial outside the Vatican

Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican.

By AP 1 year ago

Let us all strive to make the future of our children better

We need to remember that children represent our collective future. Now, more than at any time in history, they need to be at the centre of societal commitments.

By Shaheen Nilofer and Pornpun Jib Rabiltossaporn 1 year ago

Schools must enhance security surveillance to tame deadly fires

Over the years, Kenya has grappled with numerous cases of deadly school fires, while government-imposed safety measures for learners are frequently ignored.

By Apollo James 1 year ago

EB-5 United and 12 Star Capital Join Forces to Unlock Premier Residency through Investment Opportunities for African, UAE Investors

EB-5 United and 12 Star Capital partner to provide African and UAE investors access to U.S. residency and exclusive investment opportunities through the EB-5 Investor Programme.

By 12 Star Capital 1 year ago

Empowering one woman at a time with Mama Fua app

Gwiji connects 'mama fua' with household clients in need of their services, with prices beginning as low as Sh1000.

By Apollo James 1 year ago

How political rhetoric hurts America's marginalised communities

One presidential candidate made sensational claims against immigrants from a certain country while the other just laughed off and never made attempt to defend immigrants against the claims.

By Sheila VandeGraaph 1 year ago

Provide women, girls with full range of HIV prevention options

The dapivirine vaginal ring symbolises a shift towards truly empowering women in HIV prevention. It is the first long-acting, non-systemic, women-controlled HIV prevention method.

By Yvette Raphael 1 year ago

Africa must step up bid to stop all forms of child labour, exploitation

The primary drivers of the child labour epidemic are systemic, normalised poverty, barriers to education, and largely dysfunctional families with limited skillful parenting.

By Raphael Kariuki 1 year ago

Condemnation of Trump rally shooting crosses party lines, and blame game and calls for probe begin

Republican and Democratic leaders, as well as some international friends and foes, expressed shock and relief Saturday night after an apparent assassination attempt at a Donald Trump campaign rally..

By AP News 1 year ago

Biden says 'everybody must condemn' attack on Trump and later speaks with ex-president

President Joe Biden said Saturday that "everybody must condemn" the suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

By AP News 1 year ago

Tried, tested: non-GamStop UK online casinos revealed

If you accidentally signed up to GamStop or someone registered you without your consent, do not panic, here is how to get sorted.

By Apex Media 1 year ago

Six people die, seven injured in Narok accident

A Toyota Sienta and a Subaru Forester were involved in a head-on collision about four kilometres from Narok town.

By John Tiapukel 1 year ago

Six killed in Narok road accident

Those injured were taken to the different hospitals in Narok town.

By John Tiapukel 1 year ago

Murkomen banks on tech, strict rules to tame road carnage

Murkomen said that the Ministry of Transport is working closely with traffic police officers and NTSA to ensure road safety.

By John Tiapukel 1 year ago

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Here is how to cash in on video production business

The growth of distribution platforms has created a unique demand for video content - driving the jump in the advertising, film and music market.

By Apollo James 1 year ago

Tackle systemic issues that hinder women from engaging fully in public life

From the boardroom to the classroom, and from the laboratory to the studio, women's contributions shape our world in ways both seen and unseen.

By Sheila Van de Graaph 1 year ago

Maasai Mara University closed indefinitely

Maasai Mara University closes indefinitely following students' unrest, Senate instructs them to vacate the premises immediately.

By John Tiapukel 1 year ago

Investors in Mara ecosystem sign lease agreements with county

The signing of the agreement that was witnessed by Governor Patrick Ntutu last Saturday, was in line with the Maasai Mara Management plan.

By John Tiapukel 1 year ago

Governor Ntutu clashes with Ole Kina over use of county funds

Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu and Senator Ledama ole Kina have differed over use of funds and management of county affairs.

By John Tiapukel 1 year ago

Unlocking the hidden secrets of effective business leadership

From motivating others to cooperate in completing necessary tasks to determining what tasks are essential in the first place - leadership has an enormous place within business.

By Apollo James 1 year ago

Stakeholders say exorbitant park entry fees to drive away tourists

Tour operators, guides, hotel owners and marketing companies warned that the country risks losing tourists to competing safari destinations.

By John Tiapukel 1 year ago

Widow wrests control of Narok land after fight of two decades

The land worth about Sh60 million was grabbed by a Narok businessman. The businessman grabbed the land soon after the death of the woman's husband in 2005.

By John Tiapukel 2 years ago

Governors discuss climate impact, response to El Nino

Retreat discussed matters of common interest to county governments and facilitating capacity building for governors.

By John Tiapukel 2 years ago

Ushering in Christmas cheer with cake-mixing

Ageing Christmas cakes is an age-old ritual that is important to many communities. The 100kg cake will marinate for a whole month before it is baked.

By John Tiapukel 2 years ago

Governors urge Senate to raise threshold for impeachment

Council of Governors chairperson Ann Waiguru noted that the impeachment threshold was too low and gave room for political mechanization.

By John Tiapukel 2 years ago

Maa leadership forms a united front to tackle issues affecting the people

The resolution was reached during a quarterly meeting for the Maa leadership at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha before signing of cooperation agreement to form a 'Maa Economic bloc'.

By John Tiapukel 2 years ago