Probe BAT graft claims against leaders swiftly

Opposition leader Raila Odinga is the latest high-profile figure to be mentioned in the unravelling British American Tobacco (BAT) bribery saga.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Ex- councillors’ cash demands unfounded, smack of mischief

There is cause for worry when senators back calls for pay-outs to former councillors, completely oblivious of the prevailing economic situation.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Striking teachers, TSC should think about learners

The teachers' strike enters its third week today with 12 million learners from public schools staying home since their tutors downed their tools when the month began.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Protect open spaces in Nairobi estates

Property developers have invaded many open spaces in many of Nairobi’s residential estates at an alarming rate.

By Editorials 10 years ago

We must not lower guard against terror

On Tuesday this week, Al-Shabaab terrorists raided an African Union peacekeepers’ camp in the South of Somalia and killed several Ugandan soldiers.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Proposed law to gag the media in the House retrogressive

The National Assembly has demonstrated yet again its little regard for the spirit and letter of the Constitution.

By Editorials 10 years ago

South Sudanese deserve peace, progress

After so many false starts, there is light at the end of the tunnel for troubled South Sudan following the signing of a peace agreement between the government of President Salva Kiir and the rebels led by former Vice President Riek Machar in Juba on Wednesday.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Hit drug barons hard to secure youths future

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s order to crack down on drug barons and traffickers comes at a time drug and substance abuse has devastated many families.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Kenyan legislators must stop pampering their egos

Our Members of Parliament have once again demonstrated their selfishness and failed the leadership test.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Let’s dismantle cartels inflating sugar prices

The admission by the regulator that cartels are inflating sugar prices is unfortunate. This indicts the Agriculture Fisheries and Foods Authority (AFFA) for failing to rein in individuals and firms making sugar production in Kenya the most uncompetitive in the region.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Kenya National Union of Teachers should call off recent strike order

There are disturbing statements coming out of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) with just weeks before schools open for the final term of the year.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Publicise Kenya’s taskforce report on GMOs

After a two-year hiatus the debate on genetically modified organisms in food is back after the government last week suggested an import ban placed in 2012, will be lifted.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Follow the law strictly on Kenya's public appointments

The Senate has raised a valid point that should guide future appointments to key positions in Government parastatals. For so long, individuals have been appointed to key positions in public entities only to run them down due to incompetence and corruption.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Avert health workers' strikes to end suffering

Reports indicate that some 11 patients have died since the latest strike by health workers, including doctors and nurses, began. Nakuru, Nyeri and Makueni counties have had health services paralysed.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Punish officers who abuse persons in police custody

We welcome the announcement by Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet that disciplinary action will be taken against the law enforcement officers who took photographs of some schoolgirls they had stripped naked then circulated the images in social media.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Involve stakeholders in vaccination drive

The altercation between the Ministry of Health and the Catholic Church over the viability of a new polio vaccine is unfortunate and uncalled for.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Athletics Kenya should strive to keep athletics clean

The latest doping claims made against Kenyan athletes—although discounted on most counts—should remind local athletics authorities that it has a duty to ensure that our competitors remain squeaky clean.

By Editorials 10 years ago

It is time for Kenya to take its rightful place

"Kenya is at a crossroads," said US President Barack Obama yesterday. "You can choose the path of progress, but it requires making some important choices."

By Editorials 10 years ago

Step up efforts to mould learners

Of late, safety and security fears of learners in school have raised concern among many parents and school administrators.

By Editorials 10 years ago

State must stop illegal sand harvesting

The national government should urgently intervene to stop the perennial illegal sand harvesting in the larger Ukambani region.

By Editorials 10 years ago

IEBC must embrace the input of all political players

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) unveiled its strategic plan in a ceremony preceded by calls from opposition leaders for delay of the event to allow for wider consultations and consensus on way forward.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Guard illicit brew fight from lynch mobs

Cracking down on illicit brews appeared noble from the outset. It was simple: Fire up MPs to lead the crusade in their constituencies and inspire the nation to come to grips with a vice responsible for over 500 deaths and counting.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Warders deserve better pay, decent housing

Reports that officers supposed to lead rehabilitation of convicted criminals are living in abject poverty and appalling conditions must gnaw at the heart of every Kenyan.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Deal a severe blow to this business of death

Nearly every Kenyan family is directly or indirectly afflicted by the scourge of chronic alcoholism and drug abuse.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Let Lupita Nyongo’s story challenge us too

Oscar award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has had a hugely positive impact on Kenyan youth, especially girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Encourage Kenya’s middle class to invest and grow economy

A report that Swiss food and drinks company Nestle could be scaling back its operations in Africa owing to the slow growth of the middle class calls for policy makers to encourage this segment of our society to thrive.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Mumias bailout in order, but demand prudence

There is huge expectation among long-suffering sugar-cane farmers in Kakamega County, after President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the Sh1 billion bailout for the beleaguered Mumias Sugar Company (MSC).

By Editorials 10 years ago

Don't let club football die due to cash crunch

The financial woes facing two of Kenya’s most famous football clubs, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, are a huge indictment on club football managers.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Negotiate to avert strike over contentions on NHIF rates

The country could be headed for a prolonged period of industrial unrest if the Trade Union Congress of Kenya (TUC-K) makes good its threat and leads its members on a nationwide strike starting July 1.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Heed wise counsel from school principals

This week, secondary school principals have been meeting in Mombasa County at the luxurious Wild Waters Hotel for the 40th annual conference of head teachers.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Sustain this wind of hope for tourism sector

It’s a major boost for the tourism industry after the British government lifted the crippling travel advisory for Mombasa and the entire stretch of the Coast from Watamu to the border with Tanzania.

By Editorials 10 years ago

AU must find practical solutions to Africa's problems

President Uhuru Kenyatta joins 50 leaders for the 25th African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa with today’s opening ceremony expected to set the tone for the conference.

By Editorials 10 years ago

IEBC must be credible to conduct 2017 polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been in the crosshairs of the opposition, which has not forgiven the Ahmed Issack Hassan-led team after losing the 2013 General Election.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Restore peace in areas hard hit by cattle theft

Several initiatives have been mooted to find lasting solutions to the perennial fatal cattle rustling in Baringo, Turkana, Samburu and West Pokot counties.

By Editorials 10 years ago

No harm asking head teachers to be accountable

Education Cabinet Secretary Prof Jacob Kaimenyi, this week gazetted new schools’ regulations that have generated more heat than direction in a sector crying out for clear policy guidance.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Kenya: Demolish condemned buildings, arrest owners

The tale of collapsed buildings in Nairobi and other parts of the country is getting to be one too many. On Thursday, a building collapsed in Roysambu killing at least four people and injuring several others, even as rescuers go through the debris searching for survivors.

By Editorials 10 years ago

NHIF should assure Kenyans of accountability

After a protracted legal battle, the revised National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) rates came into effect on April 1. When the new rates were announced by the government last year, the Trade Union Congress of Kenya (TUC-K) went to court to block implementation of the new rates, arguing that health care was inaccessible to most people, besides the fact that there was no public participation prior to the announcement of the new rates.

By Editorials 10 years ago

Form One selection model needs to be reviewed

In the last week or so, there has been raging public debate on the fairness of the method used to select Form One students to public schools.

By Editorials 10 years ago

State jobs must enhance pride in our rich diversity

No parent would openly admit to having a favourite child. That doesn’t mean parents don’t have favourites; it just means they are wise enough – most of the time – not to make it obvious because of the problems that are sure to arise then and in future.

By Editorials 11 years ago

Absenteeism in Parliament should not be tolerated

Last week, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Justin Muturi, warned that MPs who miss parliamentary sessions without his permission or valid reason risk disciplinary action.

By Editorials 11 years ago