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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 8 days ago

Ruto will suffer politically if fake fertiliser cartels go unpunished

Kenya, Rwanda seek to boost transport along Northern Corridor

Kenya, Rwanda seek to boost transport along Northern Corridor

By Philip Mwakio 9 days ago

Pastoralists in bid to boost wildlife conservation

Pastoralists in bid to boost wildlife conservation

By Philip Mwakio 9 days ago

How I jumped financial hurdles to build a thriving hospitality empire

How I jumped financial hurdles to build a thriving hospitality empire

By Philip Mwakio 12 days ago

Kenya Air Force donates aircraft to Moi Forces Academy

Brigadier Samwel Kipkorir led a delegation of Kenya Air Force personnel to donate the bulldog aircraft to the school according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

By Philip Mwakio 13 days ago

Kenya Air Force donates aircraft to Moi Forces Academy

Tourism: Emulate SA, State told

According to tourism players, the scrapping of visa requirements for travellers between Kenya and South Africa demonstrates more than an administrative adjustment.

By Philip Mwakio 13 days ago

Tourism: Emulate SA, State told

State to fast track infrastructure projects in Kwale

This will be achieved through the National Government Development-County Implementation, Coordination and Management Committees (NGD-CICMC).

By Philip Mwakio 14 days ago

State to fast track infrastructure projects in Kwale

Church leaders plead over high cost of living, heavy taxation

Religious leaders challenge authorities to come clear over fake fertiliser being distributed in various parts of the country, urge government and striking doctors to embrace dialogue.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Purity Mwangi 14 days ago

Church leaders plead over high cost of living, heavy taxation

KICD says e-learning key to address teachers' shortage

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has called for utilisation of technology to enhance distance learning, to help address teachers shortage in the country.

By Philip Mwakio 15 days ago

KICD says e-learning key to address teachers' shortage

State allows sisal company to sell 3,000 acres for planned green city

The government wants Teita to consider locals first in the sale offers. Those who will buy plots will get their title deeds in one week, says official.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 15 days ago

State allows sisal company to sell 3,000 acres for planned green city

Ruto should continue ignoring criticism over his housing plan

The annual housing demand today stands at 250,000 units but the market can only deliver 50,000 units which effectively leads to massive market distortions and near-market failure experiences.

By Kidi Mwaga 15 days ago

Ruto should continue ignoring criticism over his housing plan

More cruise ships dock at Mombasa port after Sh1.4b revamp

The operationalisation of a modern cruise ship terminal at the port of Mombasa has attracted more international cruise lines to the country.

By Philip Mwakio 15 days ago

More cruise ships dock at Mombasa port after Sh1.4b revamp

Ethiopia mulls using Lamu port to import fertiliser

A delegation from Ethiopia has conducted a fact-finding mission on Lamu and Mombasa ports and is optimistic that they will be able to strike a deal with Kenya.

By Philip Mwakio 16 days ago

Ethiopia mulls using Lamu port to import fertiliser

Taita Taveta county Government is broke, says Governor Mwadime

Governor Andrew Mwadime said his administration is financially broke and the bloated workforce has become unsustainable hence the need to downsize it.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 17 days ago

Taita Taveta county Government is broke, says Governor Mwadime

What government can do to end rising cases of illegal mining

Lax oversight and insufficient enforcement of regulations have enabled undocumented foreign traders and miners to infiltrate these areas.

By Stephen Mwakesi 20 days ago

What government can do to end rising cases of illegal mining

Why the days of Kenyan ethnic political kingpins are numbered

The young leaders in the National Assembly must reject this temptation to declare themselves kingpins for this is the generation that must end ethnic chieftaincy in politics.

By Kidi Mwaga 21 days ago

Why the days of Kenyan ethnic political kingpins are numbered

Now closer to home, surgery brings hope to heart disease patients

The pacemaker is surgically placed under your skin, beneath your collarbone, and is connected to your heart by one or more wires, or leads.

By Purity Mwangi 22 days ago

Now closer to home, surgery brings hope to heart disease patients

State set to clear Sh1.4 billion Dongo Kundu land compensation

Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan said the government was now ready to host investors on the 3,000-acre project located near Mombasa port.

By Philip Mwakio 23 days ago

State set to clear Sh1.4 billion Dongo Kundu land compensation

State of economy: Prioritise fundamentals for sustained growth and stable exchange rate

Kenya has made significant political and economic reforms that have contributed to sustained economic growth, social development, and political stability.

By Maina Mwangi, Philip Kakai 28 days ago

State of economy: Prioritise fundamentals for sustained growth and stable exchange rate

Chlorpromazine might be the new drug in town

This drug helps to adjust the levels of dopamine and other chemicals available in your brain.

By Daniel Mwangangi 29 days ago

Chlorpromazine might be the new drug in town

Kenya should stand firm and help end Haiti gangs menace

Kenya, as part of the international community, must step up to the challenge and help restore law and order in Haiti, which has had a very tragic history.

By Kidi Mwaga 30 days ago

Kenya should stand firm and help end Haiti gangs menace

How to navigate through the current high interest rates tide

High market interest rates create opportunities. Asset values will dip due to reduced demand and increased supply.

By Philip Ole Kamwaro 30 days ago

How to navigate through the current high interest rates tide

Journalists embrace new technology to earn money

Journalists and media practitioners have been encouraged to diversify their content to adapt to the changes in the media sector.

By Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Journalists embrace new technology to earn money

Nyeri County distributes 60 Coolers for vaccines

Nyeri County government will deliver 60 coolers worth Sh30 million to public health centres and dispensaries to boost vaccine storage.

By Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Nyeri County distributes 60 Coolers for vaccines

Moi Education Centre awards top candidates in last year exams

Candidates who sat last year's national examinations at the Moi Education Centre (MEC) were feted at a colourful ceremony held at the school's grounds in Nairobi.

By Lee Mwiti Mukunga 1 month ago

Moi Education Centre awards top candidates in last year exams

Strategies we can use to increase number of women in STEM fields

We need to consider options that will help bridge the gender gap in STEM such as the provision of scholarships, mentorship, and hands-on training to equip women with skills in STEM.

By Mwende Mugambi 1 month ago

Strategies we can use to increase number of women in STEM fields

Python attack won't stop war on illicit brews

An administrator survived death by a whisker after she encountered a python during a crackdown on illicit brews.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

Python attack won't stop war on illicit brews

Investor turns Shanzu quarry into a posh conference facility

The new conference centre adds to the growing list of posh tourist establishments, in the port city. The facility dubbed Sunset Paradise Holiday Centre cost Sh100 million.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Investor turns Shanzu quarry into a posh conference facility

Nyewasco basks in continental glory for service delivery

Nyewasco has been ranked as the best-performing water service provider in Eastern and Southern Africa.

By Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Nyewasco basks in continental glory for service delivery

Looming crisis in public hospitals over shortage of medical interns

KMPDU Secretary-General signs strike notice from his hospital bed, days after being injured by the police while pushing for posting of 4,000 interns.

By Francis Ontomwa and Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Looming crisis in public hospitals over shortage of medical interns

It is time for Kenyans to make difficult but necessary sacrifices

As Parliament fast-tracks the legislative changes to anchor the Nadco report, let us not turn a blind eye to individuals who were maimed or killed last year.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 month ago

It is time for Kenyans to make difficult but necessary sacrifices

Let's use these strategies to accelerate progress for women in STEM

Women's participation in STEM is vital for innovation and economic development. To bridge this gap, we must devise effective strategies together.

By Mwende Mugambi 1 month ago

Let's use these strategies to accelerate progress for women in STEM

Enforce laws enacted to disrupt money laundering networks

In 2010, Kenya was listed as a high-risk country for delays in enacting laws to tackle criminal financial activities as well as failure to track money laundering.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 month ago

Enforce laws enacted to disrupt money laundering networks

Azimio warns Ruto against Haiti mission

Speaking at Makenji ACK Parish in Embu county, Azimio leaders accused President Ruto of disobeying court orders and interfering with legislation in Parliament.

By Muriithi Mugo and Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Azimio warns Ruto against Haiti mission

Kenya inks mission deal, violence erupts in Haiti

The signing of the deal, which will see the deployment of 1,000 police officers, was witnessed by President William Ruto and Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

By Francis Ontomwa 1 month ago

Kenya inks mission deal, violence erupts in Haiti

Coast Development Authority rehabilitates dams, lakes to boost water supply

The Coast Development Authority has started the rehabilitation of dams and freshwater lakes in a bid to boost water supply and irrigation in six Coastal counties.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Coast Development Authority rehabilitates dams, lakes to boost water supply

Mungiki: 25 suspects freed as DPP withdraws charges

Suspects who were arrested on New Year eve over claims that they were members of the outlawed Mungiki sect have been released by the Murang'a Magistrates Court.

By Boniface Gikandi and Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Mungiki: 25 suspects freed as DPP withdraws charges

Nyeri lawyers protest over delay in delivery of judgements

Operations at Nyeri Law Courts were today paralysed after lawyers protested over delays in the delivery of judgments.

By Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Nyeri lawyers protest over delay in delivery of judgements

Scorecard: Governor Mwadime transforms agriculture, healthcare

Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime outlined his achievements during his State of the County Address Thursday, amid a rift between the executive and assembly.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

Scorecard: Governor Mwadime transforms agriculture, healthcare

What next after school? The dual TVET approach to gainful employment

The conventional white-collar jobs that were once the epitome of success no longer hold the same appeal in today's job market.

By Anthony Mwangi 1 month ago

What next after school? The dual TVET approach to gainful employment

Dolan honoured in the UK for his human rights work in Kenya

Catholic priest, Father Gabriel Dolan, received his award from President Michael Higgins, at a ceremony in Aras an Uachtarain in Northern Ireland.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Dolan honoured in the UK for his human rights work in Kenya

Pre-election pact haunts governor Mwadime

A war of words has erupted between Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime and the county assembly leadership over a pre-election agreement between the executive and health workers' union.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

Pre-election pact haunts governor Mwadime

Raila has wisdom and creative optimism that Africa needs

The Africa of wars, disease, famine and conflict is a phase that we must now confine to the unmarked graveyard of history's discarded lies for we can birth forth a dawn of hope for Africa.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 month ago

Raila has wisdom and creative optimism that Africa needs

Export-led growth is the lasting cure to Kenyan currency's depreciation

The shilling has hit a record high of 160 to the dollar. Equally, it has lost value against its East African sister nations' currencies in Ugandan and Tanzania.

By Anthony Mwangi 2 months ago

Export-led growth is the lasting cure to Kenyan currency's depreciation

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