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Kenya has positioned itself as trade and investment hub
The government has implemented supportive policies and regulations to encourage digital trade, positioning the country as a low-risk investment and secure investment destination.
By Kemei 2 years ago
Kenya has positioned itself as trade and investment hub
Parallel vote tallying good for transparency, a plus for our democracy
Political parties and their bloggers stood out for making false projections and going as far as declaring victory for their candidates.
By Kemei 3 years ago
Parallel vote tallying good for transparency, a plus for our democracy
Ensure ethnic balance in public service to improve performance
The Office of the Auditor-General recently disclosed that 46 per cent of the KUTRRH workforce is from one ethnic community.
By Kemei 4 years ago
Ensure ethnic balance in public service to improve performance
Ensure tribal balance in public service to improve performance
Tribalism has negatively impacted every sphere of development in Kenya. It is a major stumbling block to democracy as well as socio-economic development.
By Kemei 4 years ago
Ensure tribal balance in public service to improve performance
Why governance is key in family owned entities
Many private companies are run by families and passed down through the generations.
By Kemei 6 years ago
Why governance is key in family owned entities
Why referendum is inevitable based on these five happenings in the country
I am writing this in regards to the latest development – a lot has happened, as it maybe I will be commenting on what is dominating our political scenes
By Kemei 6 years ago
Why referendum is inevitable based on these five happenings in the country
Music is first art with power to lift audience hearts
Pleasure from music results from how expectations are fulfilled or violated as the composition elevates or diminishes our mood
By Kemei 7 years ago
Music is first art with power to lift audience hearts
IPOA to monitor police conduct during General election
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has called on the public to report any cases of police misconduct during the election period.
By Kemei 8 years ago
IPOA to monitor police conduct during General election
Has KEBS lived up to its billing, keeping standards high?
Most of the products and services on the market are approved by KEBS. Looking at the standards delivered to society, one can acknowledge the effort made by KEBS in enhancing quality.
By Kemei 8 years ago
Has KEBS lived up to its billing, keeping standards high?
Is Uganda government right in enforcing dress code?
It is right for Uganda's government to issue a directive on decent dressing because it wants to nurture and build a morally upright society.
By Kemei 8 years ago
Is Uganda government right in enforcing dress code?
Senator Moi explains Kanu’s decision to back Uhuru re-election
Speaking in Kiambu County, Gideon campaigned for the President, saying he should be given a chance to build on his legacy.
By Kemei 8 years ago
Senator Moi explains Kanu’s decision to back Uhuru re-election
Curriculum Reform: Is it worth the trouble?
What is even more difficult is building consensus about what needs to happen, the subjects to be taught, the type of pedagogy. I have seen impassioned arguments among technocrats about the direction that the reform should take.
By Kemei 9 years ago
Curriculum Reform: Is it worth the trouble?
Safeguard education in conflict areas
The Government has declared the drought currently ravaging the country a national disaster. The effects of drought especially in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands are grim. Conflicts have been reported in the usually volatile areas.
By Kemei 9 years ago
Safeguard education in conflict areas
Kenyans are hypocrites, let’s face it
As we complain and criticize about everything, we should know that nothing will change. For us to achieve what we have always wanted, we should stop criticizing everything and learn to appreciate the little we get
By Kemei 9 years ago
Kenyans are hypocrites, let’s face it
These Machakos Country bus station "dondas" need to style up
As I was bargaining for bus fare, one of the touts manhandled my child and her mother- he tried to...
By Kemei 9 years ago
These Machakos Country bus station "dondas" need to style up
When your father is the sponsor of your wife to be
our fathers will continue to sponsor us at their homes while they sponsor our wives to be. Until we decide to...
By Kemei 9 years ago
When your father is the sponsor of your wife to be
Does Baba ever learn?; He keeps on repeating the same mistakes
When he joined Moi, he was given secretary general post in KANU, people joked; "Jogo had swallowed Tinga"...
By Kemei 9 years ago
Does Baba ever learn?; He keeps on repeating the same mistakes
Let’s learn from Ingwe men and swap wives instead of cheating
Something happened the other day, as I thought I came up something that might seem unfamiliar to many. Two men in western {ingwe}, land of strong men decided to swap wives. Lately, the land of omwamis had a share of good news. First, it was Wafula and the Indian girl that made the famous Jamaican singer record a song featuring our brothers from western in search of Wafula.
By Kemei 9 years ago
Let’s learn from Ingwe men and swap wives instead of cheating
Lucy Kibaki death big blow to Kenya
The death of the former First Lady Lucy Kibaki is a big blow to this nation.
By Kemei 10 years ago
Lucy Kibaki death big blow to Kenya
Fight graft within State corporations
Kenyans seem to reward mismanagement and plunder of parastatals with billions in form of financial bailouts.
By Kemei 10 years ago
Fight graft within State corporations
Cure this indiscipline madness in schools
The case of five students who disappeared from Stephjoy Academy in Limuru only to resurface a week later at a TV station and the cavalier manner they were received by their parents has shocked many Kenyans.
By Kemei 10 years ago
Cure this indiscipline madness in schools
Pyrethrum sector in Narok still in the red, farmers say
Pyrethrum farmers have expressed disappointment over the slow progress in the revival of the sector.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Pyrethrum sector in Narok still in the red, farmers say
Raila to grace burial of Narok chaos victim
One of the victims who died during the violent protests in Narok a week ago will be buried Monday.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Raila to grace burial of Narok chaos victim
Leaders threaten to leave Jubilee over 'humiliation'
Narok County leaders, who were last week arrested and charged in connection with a violent demonstration against Governor Samuel Tunai have said they are reconsidering their support for the Jubilee coalition.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Leaders threaten to leave Jubilee over 'humiliation'
Five Narok MPs risk murder charges, chaos erupts again
Narok fell in the grip of day-long chaos after protesters barricaded major roads cutting through the county to press for the release of five area MPs arrested following Monday's violence that claimed two lives.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Five Narok MPs risk murder charges, chaos erupts again
Tourists stranded as rowdy youths wreak havoc
Hundreds of tourists destined for the Masai Mara Game Reserve yesterday missed their scheduled activities after rampaging youths protesting the arrest of five Narok County leaders opposed to Governor Samuel Tunai blocked the Narok-Mara road.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Tourists stranded as rowdy youths wreak havoc
Go slow on Narok violence prosecution, LSK tells State
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Narok branch has said the Government should not rush to prosecute a section of local leaders linked to Monday's violence.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Go slow on Narok violence prosecution, LSK tells State
Go slow on Narok prosecution, LSK warns
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Narok branch has advised the Government not to rush and prosecute a section of local leaders in connection with last Monday's violence in which at least two people were killed and scores injured.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Go slow on Narok prosecution, LSK warns
Arrest Narok demo organisers, governor Ruto tells Tobiko
The Council of Governors has condemned Monday's demonstration in Narok that left two people dead and property worth millions of shillings destroyed.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Arrest Narok demo organisers, governor Ruto tells Tobiko
Water authority to spend Sh500m on dams, pans in Narok
Ewaso Nyiro South River Basin Development Authority plans to spend Sh500 million in the construction of 118 water pans and dams in Narok County.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Water authority to spend Sh500m on dams, pans in Narok
Two killed, several hurt in Narok demonstration
At least two people were killed, two police officers and six protestors seriously injured Monday when Narok residents defied a Government ban on demonstrations against their Governor Samuel Tunai.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Two killed, several hurt in Narok demonstration
Hotels in Maasai Mara close due to lack of business
Some tented camps in Maasai Mara Game Reserve have closed while other hotels have sent their workers on unpaid leave due to lack of business.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Hotels in Maasai Mara close due to lack of business
Laikipia teachers against devolution of education
Teachers have criticised a proposal by National Assembly Leader of Majority Adan Duale to devolve primary and secondary school education to the counties.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Laikipia teachers against devolution of education
Two arrested for marrying off 10-year-old
Two people have been arrested for marrying off a 10-year-old girl from Olkinyei area in Narok South sub county, who was rescued by the police. The would-be husband and girl's father were yesterday nabbed at Ololulung'a police after being tipped.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Two arrested for marrying off 10-year-old
Two people arrested in Narok for marrying off a ten-year-old girl
A ten year old girl from Olkinyei area in Narok South Sub County has been rescued by the local provincial administration from early marriage.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Two people arrested in Narok for marrying off a ten-year-old girl
Passengers stranded over crackdown amid hospitality boom
Travellers were forced to spend the night in the cold after PSV vehicles were nabbed by traffic officers and National Transport and Safety Authority officials in Naivasha.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Passengers stranded over crackdown amid hospitality boom
Oldest black rhino dies in Masai Mara at 43
A 43-year-old rhino, probably the oldest in Africa has died in Masai Mara National Reserve.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Oldest black rhino dies in Masai Mara at 43
Visitors to Masai Mara advised to notify police
Local and foreign tourists visiting Masai Mara Game Reserve during the Christmas and New Year holidays have been advised to notify Narok police.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Visitors to Masai Mara advised to notify police
Lift advisories, visiting tourists tell the West
A group of American tourists visiting Masai Mara Game Reserve have asked western countries to lift travel advisories issued against the country on allegations of heightened insecurity.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Lift advisories, visiting tourists tell the West
Tunai lauds automated revenue collection
Narok County Governor Samuel Tunai has said revenue collection from Masai Mara Game Reserve has tripled since his county government automated it.
By Kemei 11 years ago
Tunai lauds automated revenue collection
New push to increase funding for research and development
Business
By James Wanzala
1 hr ago
Kenya positioned as Africa's next AI innovation hub
Sci & Tech
By Juliet Omelo
3 hrs ago
Form Three student in critical condition after being stabbed in love triangle
Rift Valley
By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi
3 hrs ago