CS Duale: Why restoring forests is key to Kenya's future

Reiterating the government's commitment, Duale stated that President William Ruto's administration is actively implementing various initiatives to protect and restore forests across the country.

By Evans 1 year ago

Men's Conference good forum for campaign against femicide

On February 14, 2025, for the first time, we gathered real men for a real Men's Conference, taking the centre of the debate was the brutal killing of women - femicide.

By Evans 1 year ago

Man linked to murder of two teenage girls in Bomet arrested

The suspect who has been on the run after the heinous act was arrested by homicide detectives in Kaptebengwet, Koinin Constituency where he was in hiding.

By Evans 1 year ago

Woman linked to murder of her two daughters arrested

Area Chief Lenny Kirui said the mother of five was arrested on Tuesday evening by homicide detectives who exhumed the two bodies from a shallow grave within her compound.

By Evans 1 year ago

Woman arrested after bodies of two daughters exhumed in Sotik

A mother of five has been arrested after homicide detectives exhumed the bodies of her two daughters, aged 12 and 9, who were secretly buried in a shallow grave in Sotik.

By Evans 1 year ago

This is how we can take care of our hearts to reduce cardiovascular deaths

The heart is the engine of the body and it requires quality fuel for the body to run properly. The quality fuels come in the form of foods low in saturated fat, salt and refined sugars.

By Evans 1 year ago

Father of slain Treasury official demands justice

The family of Evans Chirchir slain National Treasury official whose body was found dumped in Machakos county has called for thorough investigations into circumstances that led to his death.

By Evans 1 year ago

Beware of hidden dangers in calls for Constitutional referendum

The political class is pushing for a constitutional referendum to alter the very document that protects the people they claim to represent.

By Evans 1 year ago

The corporate revolution in menopause support

Studies highlight that approximately 75% of women experience menopausal symptoms, with 25% facing severe challenges that adversely affect their perceived quality of life and work.

By Evans 2 years ago

Musicians protest non-payment of royalties by organisations

The artists also decried the failure of CMOs to incorporate one of their own to represent them in the three organizations.

By Evans 2 years ago

How to transition our HIV response funding

Funders want to reduce management costs that clinical implementers (such as NGOs and FBOs) bear.

By Evans 2 years ago

Primary health care is key to ending HIVAids threat by 2030

Pepfar working in partnership with the Government of Kenya has saved thousands of lives through supporting life-saving antiretroviral treatment for nearly 1.3 million men, women and children.

By Evans 2 years ago

Let's beware of rising anti-microbial resistance

Anti-microbial resistance poses a grave threat to public health worldwide. It is not just a problem for hospitals or healthcare facilities; it affects every one of us.

By Evans 2 years ago

Step up efforts to bring growing child labour problem to an end

Children in rural and urban Kenya are susceptible to child labour due to structural, systemic and capacity gaps. These include weak family systems and poverty.

By Evans 3 years ago

Court settles two women's fight over teacher's body

A Sotik court on Wednesday ruled that Simion Kabwebwe Ngetich will be buried at his Manaret home because it is a neutral place where the two feuding families can access.

By Evans 3 years ago

Machogu: 'Busy bodies' telling lies about universities privatisation, fees

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has denied that the government is planning to increase university fees and privatise some institutions.

By Evans 3 years ago

Family demands answers after boy killed by tea-plucking machine in Kericho

After the January 18 incident, James Finlay Company issued a statement regretting the accident, saying the company will support the family, wider community and staff.

By Evans 3 years ago

Family seeks justice after nine-year-old crushed to death by tea harvesting machine

A family of four in Bomet County is seeking for justice after their nine-year-old son was crushed to death by a tea-harvesting machine.

By Evans 3 years ago

Why UDA barred 16 Kericho MCAs from leaving the country

The MCAs were barred at JKIA at 7pm Tuesday from boarding their flight to Dubai, as Ruto's UDA initiates disciplinary measures against the assembly leadership.

By Evans 3 years ago

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Opinion: Tuju's battle with EADB deserved better terms of adjudication

Researcher Evans Ogada revisits the Raphael Tuju-EADB dispute over a property development loan

By Evans 3 years ago

Citizens hold the key to achieving devolution dream

It is important to empower the electorate to understand that their power is sovereign, and the need to utilise it judiciously and elect leaders who understand their needs and aspirations.

By Evans 3 years ago

Like Singapore we need visionary leaders at all levels

The Land Acquisition Act has ensured that to date, 80 per cent of Singapore's population lives in houses built by the government.

By Evans 3 years ago

Devolution a decade later and how it can work better for you

There are still delays in payments as government functions are still manually operationalised. County revenue officers still have to travel to the capital for approval and authorisation of payments.

By Evans 3 years ago

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Decision: Supreme Justices missed the temperament mark by a mile

The Supreme Court used unprecedented terms to express its displeasure against counsel and certain witnesses. The impugned words include hot air, wild goose chase and fool's errand.

By Evans 3 years ago

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Farmers reject cheap fertilizer, say planting season over

Large scale farmers unsure if they will secure enough of the commodity for their huge land. Government released Sh3.55 billion to subsidise the cost of fertilisers from Sh6,500 to Sh3,500.

By Evans 3 years ago

Hockey: Kenya hockey team loses third match 11-0 to Scotland

Kenya national women's hockey team lost their third match at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Monday afternoon after going down 11-0 to Scotland

By Evans 3 years ago

Corruption: Court orders Rigathi Gachagua to surrender Sh202m

Justice Esther Maina ruled on Thursday, July 28 that Rigathi Gachagua could not prove how he raised the Sh202 million.

By Evans 3 years ago

Three killed in Mulot accident involving Galaxy matatu and lorry

Three people died on Wednesday night, July 20 after a 14-seater matatu collided head-on with a lorry at Mulot in Narok County.

By Evans 3 years ago

Scholars push for making of national Kiswahili council

Swahili suffers a lot since there are no fund to further our research and fully develop it.

By Evans 3 years ago

Forest guards clash with locals after two shot dead over sheep

The seemingly overpowered guards opened fire, killing one person on the spot and injuring three others.

By Evans 3 years ago

Four die, 22 sustain injuries in road accident in Uasin Gishu

The accident occurred after an 11-seater matatu heading to Webuye from Eldoret, hit a slow-moving truck.

By Evans 3 years ago

Uhuru set for North Rift tour amid grumbling

Uhuru is expected to preside over a military pass-out parade and commissioning of major projects in Uasin Gishu on Friday.

By Evans 3 years ago

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Three fight to replace Tolgos in race for Elgeyo Marakwet seat

DG Rotich is facing off with former Sasini Limited Managing Director Moses Changwony, an independent candidate, and Mr Anthony Chelimo of the National Vision Party (NVP).

By Evans 3 years ago

Shortage of raw materials slowing down manufacturing industry

The government spokesperson cited Covid-19 as the main reason farmers are having challenges in producing enough raw materials for the manufacturing sector.

By Evans 3 years ago

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30-year-old man and his son enroled at primary school

Eunice Koech, who is now Mr Chol's teacher, said she will do her best to help him catch up with the rest of the learners.

By Evans 3 years ago

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Electricity bills go up despite Uhuru's cheap power promise

The president had promised a 15 per cent drop in December and a similar reduction in the first quarter of 2022.

By Evans 4 years ago

Omicron virus disrupts global holiday travels

Airlines are cancelling flights due to factors such as countries restricting entry and crew shortages.

By Evans 4 years ago

Moving: Lawyer Evans Monari’s tribute to himself

'I was born; I blinked; and it was over. No buildings named after me; no monuments erected in my honour.'

By Evans 4 years ago

It's time Kenya had a distinct cultural identity

The essence of Utamaduni Day is for Kenyans to celebrate their rich cultural diversity

By Evans 4 years ago

Resolve Kenya UK spat fast we need each other

Both countries have much to lose in instances where the spread of Covid-19 is not tamed.

By Evans 5 years ago