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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 Christopher Kipsang and Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Security officials mull new strategies to tackle banditry

We need honest leadership for real prosperity

We need honest leadership for real prosperity

By Chris Mandu Mandu 1 month ago

The multifaceted challenges that await incoming IEK leadership

The multifaceted challenges that await incoming IEK leadership

By Christopher Maina Muriithi 1 month ago

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

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

By Christopher Maina Muriithi 1 month 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 Christine Akinyi 2 months ago

Let's address gender inequalities in access to health services

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 Christine Kemunto Obiero 2 months ago

Action and collaboration are essential to safeguarding food security

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 Lynn Kolongei and Christopher Chesang 2 months ago

Hundreds flock at Iten grounds to view Kiptum's body

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 Thairu 3 months ago

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

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 Christine Koech 4 months ago

5 nutrition tips to start the year

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 Christine Koech 4 months ago

Five signs you need to take a break from the Internet

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 Chrispine Onyango 5 months ago

Allow men to seek support and open up easily

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 Diaz 5 months ago

Kenya has vast growth potential in aviation and technology

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 Christopher Kipsang 5 months ago

Health CS Nakumicha launches Sh1b grant for war against diabetes

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 Thairu 6 months ago

DPP no show in Sonko's case

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 Christine Koech 6 months ago

Toothbrush tips to keep your mouth healthy

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 Mandu Mandu 6 months ago

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

Let an independent office spearhead public participation

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

By Christopher Mwinamo 6 months ago

Let an independent office spearhead public participation

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 Christoph Heusgen and Monica Juma 6 months ago

Bridge builders: A German and Kenyan agenda for change

County governments want functions devolved fully, but are ill-prepared to handle them

As governors demand that the national government releases more functions, they must put in place proper working structures in the spirit of devolution.

By Christopher Mwinamo 7 months ago

County governments want functions devolved fully, but are ill-prepared to handle them

Dissecting the CyberKnife: Is it really such a big deal?

The CyberKnife System at KUTTRH is definitely a first in medical facilities in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa.

By Christine Koech 7 months ago

Dissecting the CyberKnife: Is it really such a big deal?

Corruption is evil in Kenya, but not when your kinsman loots

The failure of the Kenyans to hold office bearers accountable, irrespective of ethnicity and political ideology, has allowed sentiments to rule our lives and dictate choices.

By Christopher Mandu 7 months ago

Corruption is evil in Kenya, but not when your kinsman loots

What women want

A woman's relationship with healthcare providers and the healthcare system during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period is crucial.

By Christine Koech 7 months ago

What women want

Five things to always remember about fats and carbs

WHO guidelines say adults should limit total fat intake to 30 per cent of total energy intake or less. Based on a typical diet, the total fat allowance is about 55 to 65g a day.

By Christine Koech 7 months ago

Five things to always remember about fats and carbs

Five daily habits to keep you healthy

Try including veggies in your meal; eating fresh fruit and vegetables as snacks; eating a variety of fruits and vegetables; and eating them in season.

By Christine Koech 8 months ago

Five daily habits to keep you healthy

Politically feasible measures to cure ailing economy

The government, development partners and the private sector should collaborate and distribute grants to support the poorest two million families aiming to increase their participation in the economy.

By Chris Alando 9 months ago

Politically feasible measures to cure ailing economy

Let's embrace AI for better, efficient future of work

The year 2022 brought AI into the mainstream through widespread familiarity with applications of Generative Pre-Training Transformer.

By Chris Diaz 11 months ago

Let's embrace AI for better, efficient future of work

Uasin Gishu County to recycle waste as it doubles conservation efforts

Uasin Gishu County is focusing on turning waste disposal sites into useful resources through recycling, Governor Bii says, unscrupulous traders still sneak the products into the country.

By Mercy Ereu and Christopher Kipsang 11 months ago

Uasin Gishu County to recycle waste as it doubles conservation efforts

Man escapes lynching after brutal murder of his mother

Police officers collected the body of the victim but did not find the head.

By Christopher Kipsang 11 months ago

Man escapes lynching after brutal murder of his mother

County leaders should set aside their differences and serve the people

Governors being paired with deputies who possess differing political views and ambitions is leading to conflicts and infighting within county governments.

By Chrispine Onyango 11 months ago

County leaders should set aside their differences and serve the people

How private sector can lead conservation charge in Africa

By investing in sustainable development and wildlife tourism, the private sector can play a significant role in supporting conservation initiatives and creating employment opportunities for locals.

By Chris Diaz 1 year ago

How private sector can lead conservation charge in Africa

Redundancy must be fair, transparent and humane

Sadly, in the coming years, we must expect more businesses embarking on restructuring considering all the macroeconomic stresses we all face. But it needs to be done right.

By Christine Mugenyu 1 year ago

Redundancy must be fair, transparent and humane

The road to redundancy must be fair, transparent and humane

It is paramount that employers successfully navigate the redundancy journey to minimise the impact on their employees by being transparent, providing support and ensuring fairness.

By Christine Mugenyu 1 year ago

The road to redundancy must be fair, transparent and humane

Acclamation, a worrying trend that is exposing parents to exploitation

Cases of bright but needy students who cannot afford to transition to Form One without appealing for help from well-wishers and the public have been made worse this year by head teachers

By Chris Papa Ikui 1 year ago

Acclamation, a worrying trend that is exposing parents to exploitation

Acclamation worrying trend in schools, exposing parents to exploitation

Headteachers have thrown reason to the wind and are in business, subjecting parents to unnecessary financial demands in the guise that parents nodded in agreement.

By Chris Papa Ikui 1 year ago

Acclamation worrying trend in schools, exposing parents to exploitation

To survive, Africa needs to find solutions to its unique health challenges

One of the critical issues facing Africa's health system is the need for more local manufacturing capacity for vaccines and other medical products.

By Chris Barasa and Brenda Asiko-Gichangi 1 year ago

To survive, Africa needs to find solutions to its unique health challenges

Standard Group mentees challenged to take up opportunities that help build resilience

Fifteen mentees and 10 mentors of the pioneer cohort were celebrated at the ceremony held on Tuesday.

By Christine Koech 1 year ago

Standard Group mentees challenged to take up opportunities that help build resilience

Do everything to reverse surge in maternal mortality post-Covid

Kenya has been on a steady trend towards attaining 113 per 100,000 mortalities by 2030 (Vision 2030).

By Chris Barasa 1 year ago

Do everything to reverse surge in maternal mortality post-Covid

Task force proposes reopening of fluorspar company 10 years later

Team agrees on the revival of Kenya Flourspar Company as State works on compensation. Says the company will offer jobs to thousands of locals besides rejuvenating businesses.

By Christopher Kipsang 1 year ago

Task force proposes reopening of fluorspar company 10 years later

Cancer risk factors to avoid

It has been estimated that outdoor air pollution contributed to 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide in 2016, of which 6% were lung cancer deaths.

By Christine Koech 1 year ago

Cancer risk factors to avoid

Why 2023 is likely to see better ESG reporting

Transparency in these disclosures is not easy as statistics can always be misinterpreted, and however hard you try a sentence in a report can always be taken out of context.

By Chris Flowers 1 year ago

Why 2023 is likely to see better ESG reporting

Will 2022 global economic shocks ruin the party in 2023?

2023 just like 2022 carries with it lots of optimism for not just the local but also the global economy but shocks from the last 12 months may very well persist into the New Year

By Chris Diaz 1 year ago

Will 2022 global economic shocks ruin the party in 2023?

Hustler Fund, giving credit where it's due

From mama mbogas to kiosk owners and even sellers of second-hand goods, the need for short-term credit has been a daily demand for many would-be small business owners or hustlers.

By Chris Diaz 1 year ago

Hustler Fund, giving credit where it's due

We need greater cooperation between different cadres of engineers

Theoretically, one engineer working on a project of significant magnitude will on average require three technologists who in turn need 12 technicians and 60 artisans.

By Christopher Maina Muriithi 1 year ago

We need greater cooperation between different cadres of engineers

Regional economic blocks key in rethinking universal healthcare

The need for supra-county, regional blocks was made even more obvious during the implementation of the pilot UHC programme.

By Chris Wekesa 1 year ago

Regional economic blocks key in rethinking universal healthcare

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