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Gathenya Njaramba

Youth are the key to smart solutions in Africa food systems

Youth are at the forefront in offering solutions to climate change-related challenges in Africa.

By Gathenya Njaramba 4 months ago

Youth are the key to smart solutions in Africa food systems

Journalists should embrace novel technology shaping media future

Journalists should embrace novel technology shaping media future

By Gathenya Njaramba 4 months ago

Africa must unite in demand for climate change funds, forum told

Africa must unite in demand for climate change funds, forum told

By Gathenya Njaramba 5 months ago

Standard Group to participate in the Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi

Standard Group to participate in the Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi

By Gathenya Njaramba 5 months ago

African youth urged to take up leadership in food production systems

Farmers in Africa have been challenged to engage widely and share information to address challenges facing food production and make the sector more profitable.

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 months ago

African youth urged to take up leadership in food production systems

Kenya roots for unified approach to calm ailing Haiti at UNGA summit

President William Ruto has re-affirmed Kenya's leadership on global peace and security at the just concluded 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 months ago

Kenya roots for unified approach to calm ailing Haiti at UNGA summit

Experts root for nuclear technology use in climate change fight

Safe and efficient use of nuclear technology has been touted as an intervention against climate change and food insecurity.

By Gathenya Njaramba 9 months ago

Experts root for nuclear technology use in climate change fight

New Rotary president to focus on mental health during his tenure

McInally will steer the global membership service organisation with an emphasis on mental health, recognising its critical role in community well-being worldwide.

By Gathenya Njaramba 9 months ago

New Rotary president to focus on mental health during his tenure

Nairobi forum drafts key steps in the quest for safe usage of nuclear

Forum explored protection of lives and property through safe use of nuclear technology. Regulators highlighted key challenges as financial constraints and political interference in decision making.

By Gathenya Njaramba 9 months ago

Nairobi forum drafts key steps in the quest for safe usage of nuclear

Nations vow commitment to nuclear safety

Kenya's nuclear regulator acknowledges rise in the use and peaceful application of nuclear technology in various crucial sectors.

By Gathenya Njaramba 9 months ago

Nations vow commitment to nuclear safety

Volunteers' boost as firm gets Sh7.8b to expand in Africa

A volunteer organisation that deploys university graduates to poverty-stricken areas for a year, has landed Sh7.8 billion funding.

By Gathenya Njaramba 1 year ago

Volunteers' boost as firm gets Sh7.8b to expand in Africa

Brazil to host dry beans and special crops global summit next month

The event will be a unique opportunity to network and do business while providing a deep view of the Latin American pulses and special crops market.

By Gathenya Njaramba 1 year ago

Brazil to host dry beans and special crops global summit next month

Step up farm machinery to earn more money, farmers told

Modern farming requires machinery to produce more even as the population grows and the country's needs expand.

By Gathenya Njaramba 1 year ago

Step up farm machinery to earn more money, farmers told

Back to reality as bid to restore food systems on after the COP27

After the curtains fell on the much-hyped global climate change talks, delegates trooped back home saddled with expectations and harsh realities awaiting them in their countries.

By Gathenya Njaramba 1 year ago

Back to reality as bid to restore food systems on after the COP27

Africa's push for loss and damage fund lost at COP27

African negotiators said the continent has lost on two main issues of financing and special circumstances that they were pushing at this particular conference

By Gathenya Njaramba and Sharm El Sheikh, Gathenya Njaramba in Sharm El Sheikh 1 year ago

Africa's push for loss and damage fund lost at COP27

African negotiators plan to take common stand at COP27 meet

The upcoming COP27 in Egypt next week comes at the end of a tough year marked by extreme weather events in Africa.

By Gathenya Njaramba 1 year ago

African negotiators plan to take common stand at COP27 meet

African leaders urged to show up for CO27 in Egypt

Africa has also been challenged to step up budgetary allocations to climate change adaptation and mitigation measures instead of over-relying on funds from developed countries.

By Gathenya Njaramba 1 year ago

African leaders urged to show up for CO27 in Egypt

No fence to sit on, pick the side you believe in

Inside the polling booth, your choice will determine Kenya's leadership in the next five years. Between now and August 9, you must decide.

By Gathenya Njaramba 1 year ago

No fence to sit on, pick the side you believe in

We hungered for Kibaki, can the new CEO inspire us?

His name was enough to convince voters that they were on to a good thing if they had him as their leader.

By Gathenya Njaramba 1 year ago

We hungered for Kibaki, can the new CEO inspire us?

Uhuru's kind words on Raila set tongues wagging

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Madaraka Day speech could have given the strongest hint of his kind of a preferred successor, next year.

By Gathenya Njaramba 2 years ago

Uhuru's kind words on Raila set tongues wagging

Man who helped Kalonzo meet Moi

The former prison warden and later chief gardener at State House Nairobi was eulogised as a true servant of God and a diligent environmentalist.

By Gathenya Njaramba 3 years ago

Man who helped Kalonzo meet Moi

I should have played politics more, says besieged Kidero

He regrets having taken low profile in politics and opens up on his life away from City Hall to cold court benches.

By Gathenya Njaramba 3 years ago

I should have played politics more, says besieged Kidero

Wangwe: Baptism of fire for new Majority Whip

The Navakholo MP speaks about replacing his bosom friend; signing his friends’ disciplinary letters and the rebellion at Senate.

By Gathenya Njaramba 3 years ago

Wangwe: Baptism of fire for new Majority Whip

Ken Ouko, may have closed his eyes, but his act lingers on

Dr Ouko regaled his students with humorous anecdotes of how people relate with each other that they could hardly notice the passage of time

By Gathenya Njaramba 3 years ago

Ken Ouko, may have closed his eyes, but his act lingers on

We can put our act together and create 10 million jobs in farming

This calls for a unified approach that ‘leaves no one behind’ including farmers, researchers, development partners, cooperatives e.t.c

By Gathenya Njaramba 4 years ago

We can put our act together and create 10 million jobs in farming

What a joy to watch Formula One big shots fight it out

The racing track has cooled down after Lewis Hamilton outpaced Charles Leclerc in the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend.

By Gathenya Njaramba 5 years ago

What a joy to watch Formula One big shots fight it out

Thrills and spills as camel derby opens county to visitors

Governor Lenolkulal says Samburu relies on tourism revenues for nearly 70 per cent to sustain the county economy.

By Gathenya Njaramba 5 years ago

Thrills and spills as camel derby opens county to visitors

Court orders are not suggestions

What started as a storm in a teacup has exploded into an ugly stain that will stick on the nation’s conscience for years to come.

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Court orders are not suggestions

Lessons from Wetang’ula and Sicily ouster bids

NASA co-principal Moses Wetang’ula and Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki were the blind man and woman this week.

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Lessons from Wetang’ula and Sicily ouster bids

Affordable healthcare is no rocket science

That the cost of healthcare continues to devastate families in Kenya cannot be gainsaid.

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Affordable healthcare is no rocket science

It’s make or break for Uhuru legacy team

President Uhuru Kenyatta has finally unveiled his dream team after nine Cabinet Secretaries were sworn-in. The expanded Cabinet of 44 men and women

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

It’s make or break for Uhuru legacy team

Housing the poor calls for a bold approach

To put up a decent shelter over one’s family is the ultimate goal of majority Kenyans. It is a painstaking process that calls for huge sacrifice

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Housing the poor calls for a bold approach

Kenyans yearn for hope, new inspiration

If I were President Kenyatta, I would include Hope to his Big Four Agenda and come up with the Big Five.

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Kenyans yearn for hope, new inspiration

Mr Governor, Nairobi needs no Superman

The 100 days of change have lapsed and there’s nothing much to write home about

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Mr Governor, Nairobi needs no Superman

Why timing is key in hunt for power

Five years is a long time to solely dwell on politics of succession at the expense of challenges facing us

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Why timing is key in hunt for power

Why DP Ruto should be careful how he plays the ‘game’ moving forward

In the last one decade, the DP’s political star has risen astronomically.

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Why DP Ruto should be careful how he plays the ‘game’ moving forward

Italian couple falls in love with Kenyan elephants

Blown off by the beauty, the smell of the forest and the open sky, Adriano and Giovanna relocated to Malindi in 2001

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Italian couple falls in love with Kenyan elephants

Epic shift will restore sanity on our roads

CS James Macharia has been retained, he must oversee an epic shift in the sector to restore sanity on our roads

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Epic shift will restore sanity on our roads

Opinion: Baba, please seek inclusivity, not secession

As we close the year 2017 and welcome 2018 tonight, I humbly request the indulgence of the one and only Raila Amolo

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Opinion: Baba, please seek inclusivity, not secession

Respect for the rule of law key to real growth

It is unacceptable for more than 150 lives to be lost in road accidents in less than a month.

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Respect for the rule of law key to real growth

Mr President, let new term define your legacy

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s easy smile, firm handshake and the famous shoulder hug usually earn him accolades from both friend and foe.

By Gathenya Njaramba 6 years ago

Mr President, let new term define your legacy

Why I won’t give in to Jubilee and NASA demands

After this year’s electoral process that has left us deeply divided, we must restore our capacity to reason and act as one people. We must restore our collective ability to surmount seemingly huge odds and surprise ourselves.

By GATHENYA NJARAMBA 6 years ago

Why I won’t give in to Jubilee and NASA demands

Opinion:Enforce rules to curb teacher absenteeism

Learners are often left to their own devices in the classroom and are greatly disadvantaged when they face the same examinations as their colleagues from well-run schools — particularly better structured private academies.

By GATHENYA NJARAMBA 7 years ago

Opinion:Enforce rules to curb teacher absenteeism

Streamline early childhood in Kenya education now

Early Childhood Education (ECDE) is in peril across many counties. It has emerged that ECDE is poorly managed or handled, presenting parents with a huge dilemma.

By GATHENYA NJARAMBA 7 years ago

Streamline early childhood in Kenya education now

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