Stalled projects reflect badly on us, Kindiki warns officials

DP Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to government officials stalling the implementation of key development programmes, stating that they reflect negatively on their performance contracts.

By Kevin Tunoi 6 months ago

How Gen Z used social media to mobilise, sustain resistance

On June 20, the hashtag #RejectFinanceBill2024 topped global trends, amassing over 600,000 tweets.

By Kevin Tunoi 6 months ago

Black Ants: Sudan's war leaves homes looted, lives shattered

Meanwhile, at the heart of Sudan's war-torn capital, Khartoum, the scars of conflict run deeper than the bombed-out buildings and deserted streets.

By Kevin Tunoi 6 months ago

New used car tax model could backfire

History offers invaluable lessons in policymaking, particularly on the consequences of failing to align the intended and unintended consequences of laws.

By Kevin Safari and Bruno Otiato 6 months ago

Samidoh: From Mugithi glory to fighting bandits

Artiste downplays his police transfer from Gilgil to Baringo as routine. Kikuyu crooner rattled the political landscape after his fans' chants went viral.

By Kevin Tunoi 6 months ago

Two arrested after teen dancer dies from head injuries at VVIP Club

Two arrested as autopsy shows teen dancer and social media Influencer died from head injuries.

By Kevin Tonui 7 months ago

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Swarup Mishra: Fate and fortune of man accused of organ trafficking

Dr Mishra came to Eldoret alongside his wife in 1997 in search of opportunity and after successfully working as a lecturer of Medicine, he founded Mediheal.

By Kevin Tunoi 8 months ago

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Muhoozi tweets from the hip, has everyone on edge

Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, has a history of stirring controversy with his posts on social media, often putting Uganda's diplomatic relations on edge.

By Kevin Tunoi 9 months ago

Leaders mourn veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela

President William Ruto has joined Kenyans in mourning the passing of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela.

By Kevin Tonui, Kevin Tunoi 10 months ago

How Kenya can boost efficiency of its border crossing points

The election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States has sent a lot of cold shivers among actors in the global economy.

By Kevin Safari and Bruno Otiato 1 year ago

Gold rush: How illegal gallbladder trade threatens Lake Victoria fishers

Boat owners, like Akinyi who do not venture into the lake, hire fishermen who operate the boats. Each boat is manned by between three and five fishermen.

By Kevine Omollo 1 year ago

How State can revamp airport passenger clearance operations

Customs officers must be trained to exercise the highest levels of decorum in handling passengers, who in most cases are jet-lagged and anxious to get to their hotels or residences.

By Bruno Otiato and Kevin Safari 2 years ago

Employ use of technology to streamline public transport

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is the most basic form of security that the transport sector can deploy, and the government has already heavily invested in this technology.

By Kevin Safari and Bruno Otiato 2 years ago

World's super-rich have duty to lift the poor out of poverty

As food and energy prices skyrocketed to be out of reach for the billions of poor citizens, especially in Africa in the recent past, the report shows billionaire wealth surged in 2022.

By Kevin Otiende 2 years ago

Diaspora inclusion key to growing national cake this year

Remittances from the diaspora to Africa have steadily grown almost threefold from $37 billion (Sh4.4 trillion) in 2010 to $96 billion (Sh11.6 trillion) in 2021.

By Kevin Otiende 2 years ago

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Can Kenya be turned into a banana republic?

In Ruto's first 26 days in office he met US officials and agri-business billionaires 8 times. This means he had a meeting with either US officials or agri-business billionaires every 3 days.

By Kevin Maina 3 years ago

Dual Kiambu Road to ease traffic gridlock on Nairobi's key artery

The rapid increase in new residential areas has come with tens of thousands of middle and upper-middle-class residents - the majority owning at least one or two cars.

By Kevin Otiende 3 years ago

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Ending Gema? Ruto-Raila truce loading

Ruto and Raila will soon do a handshake. The handshake will happen not because the two love each other. But because both have always had a common political enemy-Gema!

By Kevin Maina 3 years ago

Type of cargo shipped by sea freight

Goods are usually shipped in containers with metal walls to protect them against extreme temperatures, moisture and bad weather conditions.

By Kevin Mutinda 3 years ago

Is the Luo nation tired of Raila Odinga hegemony?

Raila has preached revolution to us five times. In all of them, he has not delivered. Now he is at the Kruschev moment of desperation. Question is, will the crowds tell him "To Hell with You"?

By Kevin Maina 3 years ago

How William Ruto should handle Museveni and Kagame

If my hypothesis is correct, what should Ruto do about Museveni, Kagame and Muhoozi? In my view, Dr Ruto should not worry about their view about his class or seek to please them.

By Kevin Maina 3 years ago

What if William Ruto borrows from Putin's playbook?

In my view, if President Ruto wants to rule beyond 2032, he must change the Constitution. Can he do it? And the answer is a resounding yes. There is precedence.

By Kevin Maina 3 years ago

What if Ruto chooses to use Putin's playbook?

If President William Ruto ever wanted to lead beyond 2032, he has a framework from Putin.

By Kevin Maina 3 years ago

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Three things that can speed up transition to cash-lite economy

To support Kenya's ambition of becoming a digital, cash-lite and 24/7 economy, the digital financial sector has a key role to play.

By Kevin Ayugi 3 years ago

Why Kenya is the strategic portal of Africa's free trade

Taking a quick stock of Kenya's strategic logistical assets will demonstrate why the country can be a hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

By Kevin Safari 3 years ago

How EA clearing and forwarding agents can professionalise the sector

The role of clearing agents traditionally has been that of paper and bribe pushers, hence earning them a notorious reputation as unscrupulous border or port operatives.

By Kevin Safari 3 years ago

Achieving AfCFTA dream through border efficiency

Under the One Stop Border Posts initiative, there are now non-intrusive inspection devices to hasten the physical inspection processes. Not all the borders have been reconfigured into OSBPs.

By Kevin Safari 3 years ago

Here is how to deal with boda bodas once and for all

The most glaring gap with regard to the boda boda sector is the lack of effective regulation. Knee-jerk reactions by Government will not help.

By Kevin Safari 3 years ago

Petitioners want retired State officers out of polls

Three Kisumu residents want the electoral commission not to clear retired State officers to vie in the August 9 poll.

By Kevin Ogutu 3 years ago

Raila reignites BBI debate, says he will pursue provisions as President

ODM leader said that the Ward Development Fund, as envisioned in the BBI, is a dream that his administration will see come true.

By Kevin Ogutu 3 years ago

Act on rising HIV and Aids infections, Kagwe tells Nyong'o

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe wants action taken to reduce the high HIV and Aids prevalence rate in Kisumu County.

By Kevin Ogutu 3 years ago

How Kisumu Boys avoided wave of unrest that swept schools

The school, one of the best performing schools in Nyanza and Western regions, did not report a case of arson last year.

By Kevin Ogutu 3 years ago

Maranda High School Form II students to remain at home until their dorm is repaired

All Form Two students at Maranda High School are yet to report back for the third term, following the December 5 fire that destroyed a dormitory.

By Kevin Ogutu 3 years ago

Eight people trapped in collapsed gold mine

Eight people trapped while two others escape with minor injuries after a gold mining shaft collapsed in Bondo sub-county.

By Kevin Oguttu 4 years ago

End culture of handouts and vote for worthy leaders

Politicians dish out cash every time they meet the voters to win their support. This should be stopped.

By Ochieng’ Kevin Omondi 4 years ago

Kisumu surpasses its daily water requirement by 20 million litres

Kiwasco now produces more water from its treatment plants than the city needs thanks to expansion the company has made over the past ten years.

By Kevine Omollo 4 years ago

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Table banking helps fish traders avoid shylocks

Each of the groups received between Sh1.5 million and Sh2 million to modernise their table banking projects.

By Kevine Omollo 4 years ago

Six decades on, Koru-Soin dam project remains locals' dream

Raila re-ignites talks on dam crucial for prevention of flooding in Nyando saying project failed to start despite design by Russians.

By Kevine Omollo 4 years ago

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I won’t declare bid for top seat with unarmed troops, Raila says

Raila Odinga warns residents of Western and Nyanza regions must first massively register as voters in ongoing exercise.

By Kevine Omollo and Brian Kisanji 4 years ago

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Raila Odinga backs CS Magoha on CBC rollout

Raila Odinga said Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) holds the solution to the country’s education system.

By Kevine Omollo 4 years ago