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Avoid extravagant rebranding and cosmetic changes, collect money, Ruto to KRA
President William Ruto calls for sober reflection, radical change and resolute action to make Kenya's tax administration fairer and better aligned with the revenue policy.
By President William Ruto, William Ruto 3 years ago
Avoid extravagant rebranding and cosmetic changes, collect money, Ruto to KRA
Madaraka Day: President Uhuru Kenyatta's full speech
The 59th Madaraka Day celebrations were held at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi.
By President Uhuru Kenyatta 3 years ago
Madaraka Day: President Uhuru Kenyatta's full speech
Full speech: President Uhuru's New Year's State address
It is my prayer that 2022 will be a year where “…plenty will be found within our borders”. A year where leadership will reign supreme over politics.
By President Uhuru Kenyatta 4 years ago
Full speech: President Uhuru's New Year's State address
Christmas message from President Uhuru
The New Year that the season ushers in is an opportunity for renewal, fresh opportunities, and building on the successes of the old year.
By President Uhuru Kenyatta 4 years ago
Christmas message from President Uhuru
Jamhuri Day: President Uhuru Kenyatta's full speech
Speech by his excellency Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-In-Chief of the Defence Forces on Jamhuri Day.
By President Uhuru Kenyatta 4 years ago
Jamhuri Day: President Uhuru Kenyatta's full speech
Bridging the digital gap: Why we should never give up on universal broadband connectivity
The pandemic has caused economic and social devastation, one of the most significant changes is the acceleration of digital transformation.
By Leo Chen, President of Huawei Southern Africa Regi 4 years ago
Bridging the digital gap: Why we should never give up on universal broadband connectivity
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I’m leaving, but bond with Kenya will remain
New experiences and challenges await me as I prepare to take up my next position
By Siddharth Chatterjee 5 years ago
I’m leaving, but bond with Kenya will remain
‘Avoid them like a plague’ - Foreign footballer warned not to join notorious Kenyan club
A foreign footballer from a Western Africa country has shelved any plans to play for a top Kenya Premier League team
By Offside 5 years ago
‘Avoid them like a plague’ - Foreign footballer warned not to join notorious Kenyan club
The triple humanitarian crisis and why Kenya deserves an A + in its response
I was invited to speak about Kenya’s response, and without equivocation, I restate what I said--Kenya deserves an A + rating.
By Siddharth Chatterjee 5 years ago
The triple humanitarian crisis and why Kenya deserves an A + in its response
Peace is the North Star during and in the post Covid-19 Pandemic
Kenya stands out as a paradigm of locally crafted peace processes and cross-border initiatives with Ethiopia and Uganda.
By Siddharth Chatterjee and Walid Badawi 5 years ago
Peace is the North Star during and in the post Covid-19 Pandemic
National address: President Uhuru Kenyatta full speech
let us salute the sacrifices made by our frontline staff the medical care workers who have unflinchingly sustained our war against COVID-19.
By President Uhuru Kenyatta 5 years ago
National address: President Uhuru Kenyatta full speech
The United Nations At 75 remains the world’s moral compass
In a volatile world, The UN is an essential stabilizer
By Siddharth Chatterjee 5 years ago
The United Nations At 75 remains the world’s moral compass
I have reopened the nation, but we are still facing an invisible enemy, be civil
According to the experts and stakeholders, we have not met the irreducible minimum 100%.
By President Uhuru Kenyatta 5 years ago
I have reopened the nation, but we are still facing an invisible enemy, be civil
How sustainable development in Africa can be amplified by the media
Africa's media must help ensure Sustainable Development Goals are realised
By Siddharth Chatterjee 5 years ago
How sustainable development in Africa can be amplified by the media
VE Day marks the end of the Second World War but the world is still at war
The world is still at war. Proxy wars or localised conflicts are wreaking havoc on human development and humanity.
By Siddharth Chatterjee 5 years ago
VE Day marks the end of the Second World War but the world is still at war
Why reproductive rights must be a critical part of our arsenal to fight pandemics
The link between big populations, Covid-19 and the future.
By Siddharth Chatterjee 5 years ago
Why reproductive rights must be a critical part of our arsenal to fight pandemics
Covid-19 should not hurt maternal health
The gaps are significantly higher among the poorest women.
By Estelle Sidze 5 years ago
Covid-19 should not hurt maternal health
Multilateralism through public-private partnerships are key to flattening Covid-19 curve
So far the pandemic has not been the finest hour for international cooperation.
By Paul Polman, Siddharth Chatterjee and Myriam Sidib 5 years ago
Multilateralism through public-private partnerships are key to flattening Covid-19 curve
Human rights and compassion must guide enforcement of Covid-19 mitigation
Frontline health workers, are succumbing to the virus as they selflessly treat those under their care, upholding the Hippocratic Oath.
By Siddharth Chatterjee 5 years ago
Human rights and compassion must guide enforcement of Covid-19 mitigation
Health workers frontline soldiers against Covid-19, let’s protect them
We must protect our health workers if we are to win the war against the worrying spread of Covid-19.
By Mutahi Kagwe and Siddharth Chatterjee 5 years ago
Health workers frontline soldiers against Covid-19, let’s protect them
Nine tough measures to contain spread of virus
Our health officials have already moved them into Kenyatta National Hospital isolation facility.
By President Uhuru Kenyatta 5 years ago
Nine tough measures to contain spread of virus
Fight, not flight, must be the strategy for flattening the COVID-19 curve
Barely three months into the COVID-19 outbreak, stock markets have plummeted, and global supply and production systems have wobbled.
By Siddharth Chatterjee 5 years ago
Fight, not flight, must be the strategy for flattening the COVID-19 curve
The hammer of justice for sexual assault victims must be swift, loud and consistent
Less than a third of victims report their ordeal, but data shows more than one in three women globally have experienced sexual assault
By Siddharth Chatterjee 6 years ago
The hammer of justice for sexual assault victims must be swift, loud and consistent
Digital civil registration will reduce number of ‘invisible’ people, improve access to services
In seeking inclusivity of all in the development narrative. Kenya is making important gains in making the invisible, visible
By Siddharth Chatterjee 6 years ago
Digital civil registration will reduce number of ‘invisible’ people, improve access to services
2020 is the decade of action, and it has to be a sprint
UN lauds its pro-peace programmes in East Africa, pledges to support the Big Four agenda
By Siddharth Chatterjee 6 years ago
2020 is the decade of action, and it has to be a sprint
Let's listen to children and support their rights
Consider this. In 2016 alone, one billion children around the world experienced physical, sexual or psychological violence.
By Maniza Zaman and Siddharth Chatterjee 6 years ago
Let's listen to children and support their rights
Broke Kenyan footballers find solace in rich woman’s bedroom
Three broke Kenya Premier League players have found solace in a woman’s bedroom.
By Offside - Nairobian 6 years ago
Broke Kenyan footballers find solace in rich woman’s bedroom
‘Receiver’: Kenyan volleyball girl booted for dating four men at the same time
A female volleyball player has been kicked out by her long-term boyfriend for her unquenched appetite for ‘kuni’.
By Offside 6 years ago
‘Receiver’: Kenyan volleyball girl booted for dating four men at the same time
Greedy Kenyan coach accused of swallowing players’ salaries
Players of a Kenyan Premier League team are accusing their coach of working behind the scenes to hurt their pockets.
By OFFSIDE- Nairobian 6 years ago
Greedy Kenyan coach accused of swallowing players’ salaries
‘Mafisi’ Kenyan athletes shower female journalist with cash
A female sports journalist has been receiving loads of cash from local athletes who are obviously determined to sample her goods.
By OFFSIDE- Nairobian 6 years ago
‘Mafisi’ Kenyan athletes shower female journalist with cash
Kenyan football star has over 10 kids with different women in Nairobi
A Kenyan Premier League player is said to have more than 10 children – all with different women in Nairobi.
By Offside - Nairobian 6 years ago
Kenyan football star has over 10 kids with different women in Nairobi
Sports journalist accused of stealing colleagues’ camera lenses
A sports journalist is suspected to have stolen his colleague’s camera lens at a recent function.
By OFFSIDE- Nairobian 6 years ago
Sports journalist accused of stealing colleagues’ camera lenses
No-nonsense female Kenyan footballer beating up husband at home
A former female footballer is being accused of battering her husband.
By OFFSIDE- Nairobian 6 years ago
No-nonsense female Kenyan footballer beating up husband at home
Three broke Kenyan footballers find solace in rich woman’s bedroom
Three broke Kenya Premier League players have found solace in a woman’s bedroom.
By OFFSIDE- Nairobian 6 years ago
Three broke Kenyan footballers find solace in rich woman’s bedroom
Kenyan referee receives bribe in toilet but fails to fix match, annoys club officials
A Kenyan football match chairman is mad at a referee for not helping his team beat their opponents at a recent league match.
By Offside 6 years ago
Kenyan referee receives bribe in toilet but fails to fix match, annoys club officials
Kenyan star footballer busted kissing cop’s daughter, forced to produce cash
A footballer in the Kenya Premier League was forced to produce Sh20,000 after being found kissing a neighbour’s daughter in one of the flats along Thi
By OFFSIDE- Nairobian 6 years ago
Kenyan star footballer busted kissing cop’s daughter, forced to produce cash
Beautiful Kenyan hockey girl ropes sponsor, now wants to buy club
A beautiful hockey girl is bathing in foreign currency after she successfully conquered the heart of a white man.
By Offside 6 years ago
Beautiful Kenyan hockey girl ropes sponsor, now wants to buy club
Juju man threatens to ‘sew’ KPL club over arrears
Things might change from bad to worse for a giant Kenya Premier League club because their Juju man is threatening them with faiya.
By Offside 6 years ago
Juju man threatens to ‘sew’ KPL club over arrears
Three broke KPL players ‘nailing’ loaded woman in shifts
Three broke Kenya Premier League players have found solace in a woman’s bedroom.
By OFFSIDE- Nairobian 6 years ago
Three broke KPL players ‘nailing’ loaded woman in shifts
Female journalist, Harambee Starlets star fight over stunning chick
War is brewing in a bad love triangle involving a beautiful Eastlands estate woman, a Harambee Starlets player and a female sports scribe.
By OFFSIDE- Nairobian 6 years ago
Female journalist, Harambee Starlets star fight over stunning chick
Man who killed neighbour to serve 28 years in jail
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
2 hrs ago