It's possible to build an urban future for all

I-cities can offer alternatives to the decay caused by unplanned growth and proliferation of informal settlements, and help connect vital rural and urban areas to basic facilities and services.

By David Kuria 2 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 Kipkuria 3 years ago

Christian Religious Fundamentalism in Kenya; What do we know about it?

Pervasive stigma against sexual and gender minorities among religious leaders and politicisation of this stigma does in fact have practical negative public policy outcomes for LGBTQ+ people.

By Kuria Foundation 3 years ago

Exclusive breastfeeding in first six months is good for children

Exclusive breastfeeding provides great nutritional value to infants, protecting them against childhood diseases and in the long-term.

By Shiphrah Kuria 4 years ago

Digital tools empower you to take charge of your health

The impact of digital innovation in health care is already being felt in Kenya, thanks to exponential growth in mobile technology

By David Kuria 4 years ago

At this rate, we won’t meet the gender rule in 50 years

Only three women out of 47 senators were elected in 2017. If the political parties hadn’t nominated women, we would not have reached 31 per cent.

By Irungu Houghton and Joanne Kobuthi-Kuria 5 years ago

BBI inspires hope in our urban culture in Kenya

Culture remains a strong ingredient for urban development

By Kamau Kuria 5 years ago

In 2020 political deceit will not hold any sway

And as we launch the last year of the second decade of the second millennium, I proclaim 2020 the year of BBI and of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Moses Kuria 5 years ago

Neglect stalks downtown Nairobi’s booming informal trade

The din of coughing engines and exhaust pipes sputtering dense smoke is taken a notch higher by the voices of traders haggling over prices.

By Anthony Kuria and James Okong’o 6 years ago

‘Hit Squad’ ready to battle for African title

Kenyan boxers eye medals in continental games in Rabat, Morocco

By Duncan Kuria 6 years ago

I can barely afford it, but it is the only way I can give back

While serving a long-life jail term for murder, Humphrey held on to hope he will get out. And if he did, he would dedicate his life to ex-prisoners

By Kuria Wanjiru 6 years ago

I don't understand why he had to lose his leg

Kennedy Mumo and Hannah Njeri could not hide their joy when they had their first child.

By Kuria Wanjiru 6 years ago

Taxman pledges to pay Sh2 billion VAT refunds

The gains made by KRA include increased transparency and professionalism in tax disputes resolution

By Wainaina Wambu and Kurian Musa 6 years ago

Why Zarika won Fight Night Two

Fatuma “Iron Fist” Zarika retained her super-bantam weight World Boxing Council (WBC) belt on Saturday last week.

By Duncan Kuria 6 years ago

Why Kenya should harness power of sport

Sport events and attractions, which encourage both participants and spectators are increasingly becoming significant contributors to the tourism econo

By Martin Kuria 6 years ago

Why Gikomba fires make me sad — Moses Kuria

When I talked about it and stood with Gikomba people, I was arrested and charged with incitement only to be acquitted after 3 years of endless court appearances

By Moses Kuria 6 years ago

Online building construction app iBuild launched in Kenya

The company, which began its first testing in the country in 2017, is now fully launching nationally into the open building and construction market.

By Kurian Musa 6 years ago

Are you daring enough to tour the world on a bike?

By the time I board a plane in Cairo for Japan, I’ll have covered more than 20,000km. I don’t plan on touring North America because of lack of time.

By Anthony Kuria 6 years ago

Urithi Sacco wants piece of housing plan

Over 20,000 housing Saccos currently control over Sh250 billion in savings and investments.

By Kurian Musa 7 years ago

My son’s battle with kidney failure

Miriam Wambui, 58, is at a loss. Her son needs two kidneys to lead a normal life and while she can’t imagine where to start

By Kuria Wanjiru 7 years ago

ICT Ministry offers help to secure dying language

An App to curate the Yaaku language among other diminishing indigenous Kenyan languages

By Kurian Musa 7 years ago

Dealers accuse ERC of harassment

Importers of cooking gas from Tanzania have accused the energy regulator of harassing them.

By Kurian Musa 7 years ago

Anti-counterfeits agency now goes digital

Efforts to stem out counterfeit products by Anti-Counterfeit Agency got a financial support worth US Dollars 1.5M towards supporting digitization.

By Kurian Musa 7 years ago

Chinese investors eye Kenya trade with new association

Chinese investors are eyeing business deals in Kenya with the launch of the Africa Guangdong Business Association.

By Kurian Musa 7 years ago

Kenya woos Chinese investors into manufacturing

Chinese investors told to take advantage of low wage costs in Kenya

By Kurian Musa 7 years ago

Innovate or urbanites will perish from hunger

There is little time left to address an impending food crisis in the cities

By David Kuria 7 years ago

How we can reverse the degeneration of our cities and towns

The world is 54 per cent urban, with countries like Singapore standing at 100 per cent and Kenya at 26 per cent

By David Kuria 7 years ago

I should have spent more time with her: Love lessons from divorcees

I met my ex-wife at a Gospel concert in 2012. She has the voice of an angel.

By Kuria Wanjiru 7 years ago

KPLC warns public on cutting trees near power lines

By Kurian Musa 7 years ago

Daniel Macharia: I built computer games on Internet tutorials

When we are busy playing Candy Crush, Temple Run, Talking Tom or other popular games on our smartphones, we hardly spare a thought for the effort it took to create the apps. After all, it's play time, isn't it?

By Kuria Wanjiru 8 years ago

Sleek designed OPPO A71 Smartphone launched in Kenya

The Phone runs on the latest and rich function Colour OS 3.1 based on the latest android 7.1 operating system that combines speed, efficiency and stability to bring pixels to life

By Kurian Musa 8 years ago

Kenya doing well in Biotech

Kenya is among three states in Africa making steady progress towards commercialising Genetically Modified (GM) crops, a report by Biotech experts shows.

By Kurian Musa 8 years ago

If you break law this Friday you may stay longer in police cells

<p><b>If you break law this Friday you may stay longer in Police cells till Tuesday </b></p> <p>By KURIAN MUSA</p> <p>If you are a police suspect in Kenya and held is held remand this Friday you may stay longer in police custody before being arraigned

By Kurian Musa 8 years ago

Cost of banking declines as Safaricom dominates mobile money transactions

Despite Mobile money transfer transactions being free and cheaper in most Telco’s, Safaricom remains the dominant player controlling about 97 % of the market share in Kenya

By Kurian Musa 8 years ago

I was Kibaki's caddy for 10 years

Meet Joshua Kimemia. He has rubbed shoulders with numerous prominent personalities in Kenya, chief among them, Mr. Mwai Kibaki, Kenya's third president. As his official caddy, what kind of secrets would such a man have? Did he grow rich?

By Kuria Wanjiru 8 years ago

City building that few people know about

Many people have passed near The Kenya National Archives located on Moi Avenue next to Ambassadeur Hotel, but have no idea what really happens there.

By Kuria Wanjiru 8 years ago

My father was never a hangman at Kamiti prison, says son

Michael Kirugumi Wanjuki was a warder whose duty was to ensure that everything was in order before the hanging

By Kuria Wanjiru 8 years ago

New measures that could net graft barons

The Government has reiterated its commitment to continued implementation of the National Call to Action Against Corruption.

By Moses Kuria 8 years ago

Petty offenders will soon get non-custodial sentences

The National Council on the administration of justice task force on Criminal Justice Reform will be gazette to review the laws that criminalisation and punish petty offenses in Kenya over the years

By Kurian Musa 8 years ago

Nyanza roads set for Sh18b upgrade

The Government has signed a Sh18 billion deal with two Chinese firms to rehabilitate 206km of roads in South Nyanza.

By Kurian Musa 8 years ago