How to boost hope in people

Constant exposure to negative news and "doomscrolling" can make us lose faith in humanity by convincing us that people are inherently selfish and uncaring.

By Chris 9 months ago

Gen Z shift not about ditching work ethos

We all go through the youthful phase of wanting to do things differently from how our parents and previous generations did. The Bible says, there is nothing new under the sun.

By Chris 10 months ago

Mastering personal finance in Kenya's low-interest rate era

Mastering personal finance in Kenya's low-interest rate era.

By Chris 10 months ago

USAID shutdown should follow all employment-related laws

US President Donald Trump signed an order that provides for a 90-day pause in US foreign development assistance which affected USAID and organisations funded by it.

By Chris 1 year ago

Stakeholders meet to empower human trafficking victims

Civil Society Organisations and human rights groups have held talks aimed at addressing the growing concern of human trafficking.

By Chris 1 year ago

Use sustainable aviation fuels to slow down climate change

The transport sector is responsible for about 15 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions, ranking fourth after electric power, industry, and agriculture-forestry-land use sectors.

By Chris 1 year ago

Rebuilding lives of GBV survivors in slums through economic empowerment

Survivors coming together for a powerful session facilitated by Africa Youth Trust and supported by ActionAid Kenya.

By Chris 1 year ago

Kenya Soil Health Development Program Kickstart Workshop

Partners in the agricultural sector convened at a workshop seeking to identify key constraints that hinder the commercial rollout of a national liming program.

By Chris 1 year ago

The role of IMF partnership amid Kenya's economic resilience

The IMF, along with other partners, has provided both technical and financial support, signalling a high level of trust in Kenya's disciplined, data-driven reforms.

By Chris 1 year ago

Proposed amendments will boost economic resilience

The government has high hopes that these legislative changes will create a dynamic environment where sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience can thrive.

By Chris 1 year ago

Small businesses need strategic leadership to grow

World Bank estimates that 332 million SMEs globally make up over 90% of the global business population, playing a pivotal role in both developed and developing economies.

By Chris 1 year ago

Young people powerful force in addressing global hunger crisis

Economic shocks and climatic disasters render youth in countries like Kenya especially vulnerable, limiting their access to essential dietary and nutritional needs.

By Chris 1 year ago

Unleash and boost your productivity with Generative AI

One tangible benefit of Generative AI is in content creation. Whether you're a student, a professional or a stay-at-home parent, crafting well-articulated text can be time-consuming.

By Chris 1 year ago

Retailers need to engage customers more on plastic pollution

Each year, over 966 thousand tonnes of plastic waste is generated in the country, according to the UNEP Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution Programme.

By Chris 1 year ago

Shadow Generative AI may be putting your business at risk

Shadow AI systems often lack the robust security protocols employed by internal IT departments and vetted systems.

By Chris 1 year ago

Reducing free maternal health care budget big blow to women

The standard of health care for women might be at risk following the budget cut that will worsen the already poor quality of free maternity services.

By Chris 1 year ago

Adopt generative AI wisely to survive the curve, then thrive

While AI may create new types of jobs, there will likely be workforce disruptions and a need for reskilling programmes with a consequent impact on workforce morale.

By Chris 1 year ago

Generative AI could be 'last straw' facing varsities as we know them

This value proposition has steadily eroded over the years with generative AI now posing a direct challenge.

By Chris 1 year ago

Drive seeks to empower youth in the Rift

Mentorthon has been coined from mentorship and marathons to champion reach-out initiatives to the wider region and boost the morale of children to achieve their lifelong goals.

By Chris 1 year ago

Adopt technology to manage traffic with ease and earn more revenue

Traffic fines can be a major source of revenue in a country like Kenya where chaos reign on the roads.

By Chris 1 year ago

Embracing Generative AI in Kenya: A new era for business innovation

These models can generate original written articles, images, audio samples, or video footage based on training from extensive datasets.

By Chris 1 year ago

Disaster mitigation efforts can help ease impact and pain

The government and citizens should always bear in mind that preparedness is not only about information, it is also about proper ways to respond to the disaster timely.

By Chris 1 year ago

Security officials mull new strategies to tackle banditry

Korir said the multi-agency security team had a roadmap towards containing banditry including moving all security camps to the Kerio river belt where bandits cross over during attacks.

By Chris 2 years ago

We need honest leadership for real prosperity

We need honesty and courage to recognise the faults, flaws, and failings of even the greatest of our heroes - and to acknowledge our own faults, flaws, and failings.

By Chris 2 years ago

The multifaceted challenges that await incoming IEK leadership

One crucial challenge is the need to accommodate graduate engineers, who currently do not have voting rights, within IEK.

By Chris 2 years ago

In-tray full for incoming engineering lobby leaders ahead of defining polls

The incoming IEK leadership faces multifaceted challenges, including increasing corporate membership, accommodating graduate engineers without voting rights.

By Chris 2 years ago

Let's address gender inequalities in access to health services

Women have borne the greatest brunt of TB infections, and maternal mortality is still high.

By Chris 2 years ago

Action and collaboration are essential to safeguarding food security

The effects of unpredictable weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and devastating floods have taken a toll on Kenya's agricultural sector

By Chris 2 years ago

Hundreds flock at Iten grounds to view Kiptum's body

According to an autopsy conducted by Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor on Wednesday, Kiptum died of severe head, spine and rib injuries.

By Chris 2 years ago

Parents of form one students not in school to be arrested, MP Kimaiyo says

"Any parent found with a child at home will be arrested through the office of Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) working with all chiefs," he said.

By Chris 2 years ago

5 nutrition tips to start the year

Reduce your salt intake to 5g (1 tsp) per day by limiting added salt, soy sauce and high-sodium condiments when preparing meals.

By Chris 2 years ago

Five signs you need to take a break from the Internet

If you feel angry, tense or anxious because your gadget is inaccessible (not because you missed a deadline or an important virtual meeting), then you have something to worry about.

By Chris 2 years ago

Allow men to seek support and open up easily

Let's redefine strength as the ability to acknowledge our vulnerabilities and reach out for support.

By Chris 2 years ago

Kenya has vast growth potential in aviation and technology

Over the past decade, the number of passengers carried worldwide grew at an average annual rate of around seven per cent, putting the total at over four billion passengers per year.

By Chris 2 years ago

Health CS Nakumicha launches Sh1b grant for war against diabetes

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakumicha has launched Sh1 billion grant to support the fight against diabetes in the country.

By Chris 2 years ago

DPP no show in Sonko's case

"The prosecutor is a complainant in all the criminal hearings and when the prosecutor fails to turn up in court then there is no case against the accused persons," she ruled.

By Chris 2 years ago

Toothbrush tips to keep your mouth healthy

Storing your toothbrush in a plastic bag or closed case isn't a good idea, especially if it's going to remain wet until you use it again.

By Chris 2 years ago

Standoff between Hamas and Israeli calls for political solution, not war

The endgame is that Israel will not defeat the Palestinians militarily. It needs a political solution, not temporary military dominance.

By Chris 2 years ago

Let an independent office spearhead public participation

Public participation has become the centre-stage of the law-making process and major development projects.

By Chris 2 years ago

Bridge builders: A German and Kenyan agenda for change

Kenya and Germany act as anchor states in their respective regions and as middle states in the global arena.

By Chris 2 years ago