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Making of an all-powerful presidency

The President, who enjoys near absolute majority in Parliament, forced the Judiciary into talks and has left the Opposition grumbling.

By Jacob Ng'etich 18 days ago

Making of an all-powerful presidency

Ruto in shuttle diplomacy over Raila's AUC bid

Ruto in shuttle diplomacy over Raila's AUC bid

By Edwin Nyarangi 18 days ago

Lay offs, funds cuts loom in secondary schools changes

Lay offs, funds cuts loom in secondary schools changes

By Lewis Nyaundi 18 days ago

Fresh scramble for Africa, this time through carbon credit - a new method

Fresh scramble for Africa, this time through carbon credit - a new method

By Jacob Ngetich 18 days ago

We don't have money to pay you, Ruto tells striking doctors

President William Ruto said his government will reduce the budget from the current Sh4.2 trillion to Sh3.7 trillion so that the country can live within its means.

By Lynn Kolongei 18 days ago

We don't have money to pay you, Ruto tells striking doctors

Why experts want Haiti gang leaders to be involved in interim power-sharing negotiations

Gang violence in Port au' Prince continues spiraling out of control, with reports now indicating that the outlaws are controlling almost everything in the Haitian capital city.

By Biketi Kikechi 18 days ago

Why experts want Haiti gang leaders to be involved in interim power-sharing negotiations

No Vacancy: Murkomen shatters hustler's dream

His words left Busisa embarrassed and confused - rightfully so. Two years ago, Murkomen's political camp had promised a million jobs to the hustler nation within a year.

By Brian Otieno 19 days ago

No Vacancy: Murkomen shatters hustler's dream

Mwangaza: The proverbial cat with nine lives bets on UDA for survival

She cuts the figure of a fighter armed with a cocktail of political strategies and a Bible, as she strikes a delicate balance between her spiritual faith and the murky world of politics.

By Phares Mutembei 19 days ago

Mwangaza: The proverbial cat with nine lives bets on UDA for survival

Nakhumicha: CS in eye of a storm as Cabinet faces stinging criticism

Nakhumicha was appointed to head the Health docket in 2022. She has since been accused of negligence and other gross constitutional violations.

By Benjamin Imende 19 days ago

Nakhumicha: CS in eye of a storm as Cabinet faces stinging criticism

How asbestos materials expose learners, teachers to hazard

DespiteWHO warning the use of asbestos as building materials poses a health risk to people, some schools in Meru and Tharaka Nithi still have the materials on their buildings.

By Phares Mutembei 19 days ago

How asbestos materials expose learners, teachers to hazard

Bane of Kenya Kwanza's Big Five agenda as regime enters second 18-month phase

Today's tragedy is we miss tomorrow's promise in Ruto's transformation agenda which, on paper, is rather clever in framing and structuring.

By Dennis Kabaara 19 days ago

Bane of Kenya Kwanza's Big Five agenda as regime enters second 18-month phase

Why it is costly to be a Kenyan citizen today

Basic documents such as IDs which used to be free will now cost Sh300. Replacing a lost ID used to cost Sh100 but will now cost Sh1,000.

By Graham Kajilwa 19 days ago

Why it is costly to be a Kenyan citizen today

Ruto will suffer politically if fake fertiliser cartels go unpunished

President Ruto has appeared merciful, faithful and kind to the people who helped him campaign for the high office.

By Kidi Mwaga 19 days ago

Ruto will suffer politically if fake fertiliser cartels go unpunished

SHIF's ability to cater to the specific needs of individuals with disabilities is uncertain

The introduction of SHIF presents a potential solution, but its effectiveness in addressing the healthcare needs of individuals with disabilities is debated.

By Ashura Michael 19 days ago

SHIF's ability to cater to the specific needs of individuals with disabilities is uncertain

Call for understanding: What it's like to live with epilepsy

A study by the National Epilepsy Coordination Committee (NECC) showed about 4 out of 10 people per every 1000 people in Kenya have epilepsy.

By Rodgers Otiso 19 days ago

Call for understanding: What it's like to live with epilepsy

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

Experts in the field argue that there are no clear figures in the country on Kenyans suffering from Epilepsy.

By Eric Abuga 19 days ago

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

We need to talk to our children about climate change

According to UNICEF, approximately 1 billion children are at an 'extremely high risk' of the impacts of the climate crisis.

By Chebet Birir 19 days ago

We need to talk to our children about climate change

Teachers' enjoying better heath care, but more needs to be done

Today teachers and their families have a medical cover even though challenges persist in its management.

By Collins Oyuu 19 days ago

Teachers' enjoying better heath care, but more needs to be done

Ruto's West Africa excursions bolster Raila's AU candidacy, forges trade pacts

Raila is quickly emerging a clear favourite for a majority of the AU countries thanks to his track record as a pan-Africanist and Ruto's charm offensive across the continent.

By Josphat Thiong'o 19 days ago

Ruto's West Africa excursions bolster Raila's AU candidacy, forges trade pacts

Senate Speaker says oversight of counties to end graft

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said that senators have been empowered to inspect and evaluate county projects from initiation to completion.

By Eric Abuga 19 days ago

Senate Speaker says oversight of counties to end graft

Manufacturers shun railway over cost, flexibility concerns

The study, published recently by the manufacturers' lobby says trucking is still preferred due to various reasons including cost, flexibility, and limitations of the SGR.

By Brian Ngugi 19 days ago

Manufacturers shun railway over cost, flexibility concerns

After avocado, KRA now trains its guns on sugarcane farmers

Suppliers are required to be registered on electronic tax system for their cane to be processed at factories as the government seeks to rope in more taxpayers.

By Brian Ngugi 19 days ago

After avocado, KRA now trains its guns on sugarcane farmers

Like father, like son: The case of Jaramogi and Raila succession

They both led the opposition and groomed outstanding leaders, but Raila's approach to succession appears to differ from his father's.

By Brian Otieno 19 days ago

Like father, like son: The case of Jaramogi and Raila succession

A tale of obsession as ex-MCA found guilty of murder

Downfall of former MCA Samwel Ndung'u as court finds him guilty of killing ex-wife. High Court condemns MCA and accomplices to pay for their gruesome crime

By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago

A tale of obsession as ex-MCA found guilty of murder

'Expect nothing else' Ruto tells doctors as KMPDU strike enters week 4

KMPDU wants the 2017 CBA implemented first, and the medical interns paid as per the terms of the agreement.

By Winfrey Owino 19 days ago

'Expect nothing else' Ruto tells doctors as KMPDU strike enters week 4

Miraa farmers boycott harvesting in protest of 'cartel' controlling trade

Angry farmers said the cartel had a stranglehold on Miraa exports to Somalia, the only remaining major market after the crop was banned from the UK and other parts of Europe.

By Phares Mutembei 19 days ago

Miraa farmers boycott harvesting in protest of 'cartel' controlling trade

Pain of Kenyans living on the border in getting identity cards

Getting an ID is an uphill task for Kenyans living in border towns, hence denying many vital services. Brokers charging desperate citizens Sh7,000 to help them acquire identification papers.

By Alexander Chagema and Lucas Ngasike 19 days ago

Pain of Kenyans living on the border in getting identity cards

Quickly probe attacks against Omtatah and protect him, his family

Although he is a hero in the eyes of the public, Omtatah has earned himself enemies; people who feel threatened by his valiant efforts to stem the tide of corruption within and without government.

By Editorial 19 days ago

Quickly probe attacks against Omtatah and protect him, his family

Medics' strike litmus test of State's sincerity in revamping healthcare

Government's pride and acting mighty and immovable towards solving the current doctors strike is unnecessary, unwise and time-wasting.

By Rev Edward Buri 19 days ago

Medics' strike litmus test of State's sincerity in revamping healthcare

How to inculcate financial literacy in children

It is never too early to start teaching children about money. However, to get it right, make it fun to build interest through games and activities.

By Sylvia Achieng 19 days ago

How to inculcate financial literacy in children

Another member of family that lost 6 in accident dies

The accident which involved five vehicles claimed eleven lives on the spot, a majority of them members of the same family heading home after spending Easter weekend at the Coast.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 19 days ago

Another member of family that lost 6 in accident dies

Kenya, Rwanda seek to boost transport along Northern Corridor

Northern Corridor links Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the Kenyan seaport of Mombasa.

By Philip Mwakio 19 days ago

Kenya, Rwanda seek to boost transport along Northern Corridor

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

Last week, the Kisii county assembly vetted and approved the name of Elijah Obebo as the nominee for deputy governor.

By Eric Abuga 19 days ago

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

Pastoralists in bid to boost wildlife conservation

The land making up the new Illaingarunyoni Conservancy is an important wildlife corridor and dry-season refuge for the pastoralist Maasai community.

By Philip Mwakio 19 days ago

Pastoralists in bid to boost wildlife conservation

Teachers' unions raise alarm over mental health as number of suicide cases increase

Official says about 100 teachers have died by suicide in the last three years. TSC chief Nancy Macharia says they have rolled out a comprehensive health insurance cover with AoN Minet.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Teachers' unions raise alarm over mental health as number of suicide cases increase

Why our beloved country is yet to attain its potential

For Kenya to take off, some things must happen. First, it has to be truly governed by the rule of law.

By Mike Nyagwoka 19 days ago

Why our beloved country is yet to attain its potential

How to address mental health hurdles affecting 12m Kenyans

One of the triggers of mental health issues is comparison and increased level of materialism. The relentless pursuit of material success can take a toll on mental well-being.

By Isaac Kalua Green 19 days ago

How to address mental health hurdles affecting 12m Kenyans

Illicit brews fight calls for buy-in from society and no sacred cows

Alcoholism is a sickness of pandemic proportions in Kenya and criminalising drinking is not going to rid society of the demand for illicit alcohol.

By Koki Mili Grignon 19 days ago

Illicit brews fight calls for buy-in from society and no sacred cows

Former JKUAT student who tried breaking into State House cries for help

Brian Bera, then a mechanical engineering student at JKUAT, was delusional when he attempted to storm the residence is now seeking assistance to enable him complete his education.

By Martin Ndiema 20 days ago

Former JKUAT student who tried breaking into State House cries for help

CoG wants doctors CBA reviewed, blames political incitement for strike

The council said the current CBA between the doctors union (KMPDU) and national government contains components that are not only difficult to implement but unreasonable.

By Patrick Vidija 20 days ago

CoG wants doctors CBA reviewed, blames political incitement for strike

Handling doctors' strike exposes systemic failures in governance

The ongoing doctors' strike is set to enter into its fourth week. That would mean a full month of total paralysis in public healthcare services.

By Patrick Muinde 20 days ago

Handling doctors' strike exposes systemic failures in governance

Horror, abduction and killing of Indian poll experts

The prosecution gave the court a chronology of how the murders were allegedly committed. Those in court are a KWS officer, a NIS officer, and 13 members of the SSU.

By Benjamin Imende 20 days ago

Horror, abduction and killing of Indian poll experts

Raila, Ruto parties change tack in grassroots polls

The two leading parties opted to stagger their grassroots elections amid months of jostling. ODM insider says election of national officials is not a priority at the moment.

By Brian Otieno 20 days ago

Raila, Ruto parties change tack in grassroots polls

Raila's quest for AU job gets boost from Angola and Guinea-Bissau

Raila who has bagged the support of a number of nations including Ghana and Senegal is facing off against Somalia's former Foreign Affairs Minister Fawzia Yusuf Adam.

By Brian Otieno 20 days ago

Raila's quest for AU job gets boost from Angola and Guinea-Bissau

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