Despite prevailing difficulties, Gen Zs give us hope for a better tomorrow

The Gen Zs seemingly have fresh vigour and purpose that is political, socio-economic, intellectual, and techno savvy.

By Macharia Munene 3 months ago

Power parades reflect Xi, Putin and Trump's battle for global influence

In 2025, each of the three leading world powers, the Russians, the Americans, and the Chinese, held military parades to showcase their strength.

By Macharia Munene 3 months ago

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Confusion rocks Kebs over safety of another Lake Gas LPG cargo

The cooking gas industry was thrown into chaos this week after conflicting reports emerged about a five-million-kilogramme gas shipment imported by Kilifi-based Tanzanian gas firm Lake Gas.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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How mega dam will increase Ethiopia's prominence in Kenya's power sector

Ethiopia's role in stabilising Kenya's power supply is set to expand following the completion of its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), launched Tuesday this week.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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State seeks private funding to rekindle cheap gas project

The Energy Ministry has invited bids from firms to distribute 6kg cylinders to households in rural and peri-urban areas.The State will cater for 40 per cent of the costs.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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How UhuRuto revived 'Iregi spirit' in Mount Kenya

In the recent times, the Iregi spirit in the Mountain arose largely as an UhuRuto affair with their Kumi Kumi dream

By Macharia Munene 3 months ago

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CoB backs new e-procurement, faults Treasury's poor rollout

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has called for electronic procurement in government but faulted the National Treasury for poorly managing its rollout.

By Barrack Muluka, Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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The unspoken deal: Trump and Putin have split the world

Trump wants to control the western hemisphere while Putin has interest in Eurasia.

By Macharia Munene 3 months ago

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Broad based CSs: ODM quartet, Mt Kenya trio and the betrayal of Gen Zs

The ODM quartet of John Mbadi, Opiyo Wandayi, Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya took over as Cabinet Secretaries one year ago.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Road agencies and varsities top entities with high pending bills

Parastatals drawn from just four ministries accounted for more than 83 per cent of the money that State corporations owed businesses as of June this year.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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COB, MPs accuse Treasury of evading House in funds approvals

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has faulted the State for its continued over-reliance on Article 223 of the Constitution to finance existing government programmes.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Pending bills surge to Sh525b, crippling businesses and straining SMEs

State corporations owe Sh404.3 billion, MDAs Sh120.5b in arrears. Verification committee delays fuel doubts over Treasury's commitment to resolve issue.

By Macharia Kamau and Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago

Kenyan firm sues Tanzania at regional court in tax row

Match Masters has filed a case against Tanzania seeking to quash provisions in the Finance Act, 2025, imposing a higher excise duty on goods supplied by EAC member states.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Why Adam Smith and Karl Marx's ideologies aren't so relevant today

US President Donald Trump has little interest in Smith's prescription on how to create national wealth or Andrew Jackson's desire to spread 'democracy.'

By Macharia Munene 3 months ago

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How Mbadi's Sh5 billion mess risks government shutdown

Questions are emerging over the efficiency and reliability of the E-Procurement System.The system is a joint venture between Sybyl Kenya and iSourcing Technologies PVT of India.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Kenya doubles down on plan to give foreign carriers more access

The government has made another attempt to further open up Kenyan skies to foreign carriers, giving them greater freedom and flexibility in flying into Kenya.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Why KQ is back down to earth

Kenya Airways (KQ) has slid back into loss-making, reporting a net loss of Sh12.15 billion for the half year to June 30 this year, from a profit of Sh513 million reported last year.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

What the money paying US lobbyists can do to improve education sector

When looked at from how much the government spends annually in the education sector, Sh22.7 million ($175,000) per month might seem negligible, a drop in the ocean.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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The making of a national power crisis

Peak in electricity demand poses challenges for Kenya, whose power production has not kept pace with the growth in demand.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Why tolling of Mau Summit Road is still a thorn on its expansion

Crippling traffic jams on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, which are increasingly becoming frequent, appear to make a case for the expansion of the road.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Why MPs turned their guns on Ruto-Raila instead of Gachagua

The problem for both Ruto and Raila was that Gachagua, despite being impeached, refused to fade into political oblivion.

By Macharia Munene 3 months ago

Why Trump is resetting Biden's-era trade talks with Kenya

Kenya and the US are set to start negotiations on a new trade agreement as the country seeks to secure billions earned in exporting goods to the US as uncertainty clouds the extension of Agoa.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Diamond Trust Bank half-year profit up 10pc

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya has reported a 9.9 per cent jump in profit after tax for the six months to June this year, which it attributed to growth in net interest income.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

StanChart to make dividend payout despite 21pc dip in half-year earnings

Standard Chartered (StanChart) Bank Kenya has reported a 21 per drop in profit for the six months to June 30 this year.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Parliament to have say on sale of State corporations

A new Bill, aimed at easing the process of selling part of the government's shareholding in state corporations, has proposed giving Parliament powers to oversee the process.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Renewed hope as Kenya eyes billions in mining

The mining sector, which had been in a free fall since 2022 posted a 10 per cent growth in the first quarter of this year, a sharp contrast to the successive contractions.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Trump is the leader scared 'New Right' that is afraid of immigrants

The New Right wants to reorganise world governance and identifies with Trump in removing immigrants from their midst.

By Crispin Achola, Macharia Munene 4 months ago

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Ruto's shift towards China reveals costly miscalculation on US ties

President William Ruto's missteps reveal ego-driven politics, risking isolation in global affairs.

By Macharia Munene 4 months ago

Mbadi blasts governors for non-remittance of pension dues

Treasury CS John Mbadi said unremitted pension debt by the counties has ballooned to over Shh103 billion.

By Macharia Kamau and James Omoro 4 months ago

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Like Jomo Kenyatta and Kwame Nkrumah, 'saviour' Ruto has disappointed

The 2024 Gen Z uprising showed that Kenya is collapsing due to organised incompetence which generates a sense of hopelessness.

By Macharia Munene 4 months ago

Trump's hand in relocation of UN bodies from New York to Nairobi

The United Nations, seeking to diversify some functions in New York, turns to Nairobi as a viable alternative headquarters, which makes Kenyan officialdom very happy.

By Macharia Munene 4 months ago

Why there is no much joy during UN's 80th birthday celebrations

One of the UN's biggest achievements was encouraging the collapse of racism as an accepted ruling ideology, which in turn led to the fall of colonial states.

By Macharia Munene 4 months ago

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Why state has weaponised KRA to rein in on Ruto critics

Individuals and companies perceived to be critical of government are getting KRA calls. From accounts being closed to tax certificates being revoked taxman is on overdrive

By Macharia Kamau and Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

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Epra on the spot for 'siding' with big oil firms in cooking gas row

Regulator accused of surrendering its compliance enforcement role to major players.Small LPG dealers accuse marketers of trying to squeeze them out of business.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

KenGen's wind power project in Marsabit faces new hurdles

A wind power plant planned by KenGen in Marsabit County has split the host communities, with different groups now expressing divided opinion on key aspects of the project.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Clash of desperadoes might help Kenya to wriggle out of current misery

With those holding high offices, in the executive and in the legislature not hearing the cries or seeing the suffering of the people, the country has plunged into a crisis of trust.

By Macharia Munene 4 months ago

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Ruto's rush to sell plum state corporations raises eyebrows

There are concerns that among the entities that are listed for sale are strategic assets and placing them in private hands could compromise on sensitive areas, some touching on national security.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

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Sectional titles' push and pull that is frustrating home owners

What began as a dream to own a slice of prime property on Nairobi's coveted Riverside Drive in 2020 has degenerated into a frustrating nightmare.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Ruto: KPC set for September listing at bourse in State firms sale plan

President William Ruto expects the Cabinet to approve the planned listing of Kenya Pipeline Company by the end of July and the Initial Public Offering (IPO) to open in September.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Gulf Energy's affiliate inches closer to oil project takeover

London-listed Tullow Oil has formally signed a deal to sell its entire Kenyan assets to Auron Energy, an affiliate of influential local firm Gulf Energy.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago