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Dalmas Otieno had respect for Jaramogi, but had no time for his son Raila

"He is not an ordinary person. I swear, he is a man with extraordinary powers. A good man though"

By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago

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Africa Climate Summit pledges flop as billions still undelivered

Only 0.5 per cent of $50b pledged at Nairobi Summit has been disbursed. Most funds went to mitigation, while adaptation and resilience remain underfunded.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

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The political price Dalmas Otieno paid for going against Odinga's

Dalmas Otieno served under Moi, Kibaki, and Uhuru's administrations and remained the Kanu point man in Luoland.

By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago

Religious leaders call for inclusive climate action, scaling up of adaptation efforts

Faith-based leaders have called for urgent, fair and inclusive climate action rooted in justice, equity and peace.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Ruto signs deal to mobilise Sh12.9 trillion for Africa's green industrial initiative

Leading banking institutions across the continent made financial commitments to support the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative at the Second African Climate Summit in Ethiopia.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

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Teen develops website to help teachers, parents interact

Being a member of the Coding Club at school, the learner has been perfecting his skills and has now revolutionised how parents can access their children's academic progress reports.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

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Why homes and schools offer no safety from swelling Lake Baringo

Parents, teachers and pupils grapple daily with submerged roads and threat of roaming crocodiles and hippos as residents demand urgent action including fencing and bridges.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Kwale, Lamu ginneries spark cotton comeback in Coast region

For decades, farmers incurred heavy costs transporting raw cotton to far-flung ginneries in Makueni, Kitui, and Meru, leaving many disillusioned and abandoning the crop.

By Chebet Birir 3 months ago

School calendars disrupted, facilities submerge as Lake Baringo waters rises again

Every morning, parents and teachers performed the same grim ritual of surveying the submerged roads for safe passage, checking the school grounds for crocodiles and hippos.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

How Climate change, shifting markets threaten Kenya's butterfly farmers

Extreme weather events pose a challenge to butterfly farming for export, a trade that has been going on for decades.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Why TSC's new ranking scale has sparked uproar among tutors

The lowest in the ranking are language teachers, who are awarded 25 marks, and humanities teachers, who receive five marks.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Why it is important for families to address childhood traumas

That sibling who is considered the black sheep of the family and seems to be lost forever in alcohol and substance abuse knows more than the family cares to admit.

By Rosebella Ototo 3 months ago

Buzz as Chan trophy lands at Standard Group

Football legends Kenya's Wanyama and Tanzania's Ngasa delivered the trophy. The winner of the trophy will be known on Saturday when Morocco face Madagascar.

By Robert Abong'o and Molly Chebet 3 months ago

Where's our kin?: Fury after another body mix-up at mortuary

Mourners turn up for burial only to be told the body was missing at the hospital. Body of a baby that went missing at the Nakuru Level 5 in February is yet to be found.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Researchers embark on project to combat Rift Valley fever

The experts, drawn from institutions in Kenya and Tanzania, will be undertaking the project that is expected to pave the way for the development of vaccines to combat the disease.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

New technology to create safer flyways for birds

Around the same time, a flock of flamingos also became victims of the ever-increasing casualties in the delicate balance between conservation and development.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Vice Chancellors call for research funding as USAID exit impacts institutions

Stakeholders in academia are advocating for increased funding for research, as institutions face cash crunch following the departure of USAID, a major research funder.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Global rhino population continues to fall despite drop in poaching

Despite poaching in Africa dropping to its lowest level since 2011, rhino population continues to decline, largely due to drought, management challenges, and a fall in white rhino numbers.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

One nurse for 25 babies: Newborn deaths uncover nurse shortage

New research exposes crisis in newborn care despite technological advancements. Report calls for investment in nurse training, retention and support to save newborn lives.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Study shows only 14 per cent of disabled women use contraceptives

new study has revealed that sexual health knowledge and modern contraceptive use among women with disabilities in many countries, including Kenya, is very low.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

The changing face of Tana Delta

The farms around are dotted with patches of lush green, a phenomenon that is slowly replicating across 105 villages spread across the country's largest delta, the Tana Delta.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

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Phoebe Asiyo: Prisons boss who saw humanity in prisoners' lives

The punch landed on my jaw, sending me reeling on the hard surface. I struggled to stand up but was met with a flurry of kicks and lashes.

By Caleb Atemi 4 months ago

Kenyan woman's stove that's redefining climate action, health

By designing safer stoves, Charlot Magayi is improving health, empowering women, reducing emissions and transforming kitchens into safer spaces.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Study: Like humans, Guinea Fowls feel the strain of leadership

Dr James Klarevas-Irby, a co-author of the study, noted that an individual's heart rate increases when they attempt to lead without gaining enough support.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Panic in Athi-River as residents decry police harassment over land row

Panic has gripped residents of Athi-River, Mavoko in Machakos County over alleged police harassment, intimidation, and looming forceful evictions amid an ongoing land regularization exercise.

By Chebet Birir, Peterson Githaiga 4 months ago

Donkey welfare, livelihoods under threat amid booming skin trade

In Kenya, donkeys are a crucial source of livelihood for approximately two million people, especially in arid and semi-arid areas.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Abundant promise: Why Kenya must guard peace

We are the proud home of the great wildebeest migration, and our rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and welcoming people make Kenya truly unforgettable.

By Rebecca Miano 4 months ago

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The many battles Phoebe Asiyo fought and won, and those she lost

Mama Asiyo survived countless attacks and assassination attempts. She was subjected to physical, mental and emotional torture and humiliation.

By Caleb Atemi 5 months ago

State terminates Sh337 billion high grand dam project in Tharaka Nithi

The National Treasury has terminated the Sh337 billion High Grand Dam falls project in Tharaka Nithi County over failure to meet key regulatory requirements during the evaluation process.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Africa's freshwater fish risk extinction, says report

According to a report released yesterday, it is estimated that the continent is home to more than 3,200 freshwater fish.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

CS Ruku's threat fails to bite as Saba Saba blockade disrupts work

Majority of public servants failed to report to work due to widespread protests and road blocks marking Saba Saba Day.

By Chebet Birir 5 months ago

Tana Delta farmers fear for future harvests as saltwater creeps inland

In villages like Ozi, where most residents are farmers who depend on the Tana River for fresh water, each harvest has continued to shrink as salty water from the sea keeps pushing inland.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Conservationists slam Atwoli over push to scrap Nairobi National Park

Conservationists have slammed Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli's proposal to scrap Nairobi National Park to create space for expansion of the city.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Nurses union pushes forward strike to give time for dialogue with State

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has pushed its planned nationwide strike from July 7 to August 3, 2025.

By Chebet Birir 5 months ago

Disillusioned youth find voice in dark humour

From youths humorously posting their last wishes and eulogies, complete with the photos they'd like used on their epitaphs, online platforms have become home to darkly comic posts.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Protest anthems that fueled Gen Z revolt and birthed a movement

Kenyan artist Wadagliz released 'Anguka Nayo' during the protests and it quickly went viral.Kethan's hit song 'Tumechoka' truly reflected the challenges Kenyans were facing.

By Molly Chebet 5 months ago

How East Africa's opposition has been muzzled

As opposition is silenced in East Africa, political leaders condone the torture of human rights defenders Boniface Mwangi and Agatha Atuhaire through silence and unacceptable statements.

By Njeri Kabeberi 6 months ago

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Nakuru makes baby steps to revive dying creative industry

In November 2023, UNESCO placed Nakuru and Port Louis in Mauritius to its list of Creative Cities Network. The two cities became the first in Eastern Africa to join the prestigious network.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

Environmentalists calls for crackdown on banned single-use plastics

Environmentalists have raised concerns about the non-compliance with the ban on single-use plastic bags.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

Politicians have abused East African Community

East African citizens have become a pawn in the game of power politics, where the military has moved from its barracks and is being used to harass, arrest and kill East Africans.

By Njeri Kabeberi 6 months ago