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Tribalism is Out; Pocketbook Issues are In

End of blind loyalty as voters ditch tribalism for pocketbook issues.2024 was the 'Year of the Opposition' across Africa.

By Simon 1 year ago

Key role of water catchment areas in agricultural production

Conservation and preservation of water catchment areas is imperative to facilitative sustainable irrigation of its avocado, macadamia and blueberry orchards.

By Simon 1 year ago

Help to end unintended drug abuse among senior citizens

Globally, one of the major reasons cited as being behind the increasing cases of drug abuse among elderly people is an increased incidence of chronic pain.

By Simon 1 year ago

Role of banks in supporting climate resilience investments for agricultural recovery post-floods

In the face of crisis, banks have a critical role in supporting the agriculture value chain and helping farmers rebuild their livelihoods.

By Simon 1 year ago

Finance Bill 2024 amendments on tax will increase retirement savings

This proposal will likely lead to an increase in pension contributions as employees take advantage of the increased tax-free pension contribution amounts.

By Simon 1 year ago

How the use of coal, oil and gas is fuelling the cost of living crisis

Fossil fuels, including coal, oil, and gas are a major driver of the cost of living crisis, which is stretching billions of household budgets to near breaking point.

By Simon 2 years ago

Doping: Take care of disgraced athletes mental health

Most of these athletes disappear from our eyes and minds under a cloud of shame as fast they are introduced to us through their record-shattering exploits.

By Simon 2 years ago

Tax relief move brings healthcare closer to retirees

By exempting the investment income earned by PRMF from income tax, the government seeks to reduce the strain on government expenditure for medical care.

By Simon 2 years ago

Give Kenyans the best chance to reap full benefits of NSSF Act

Data shows that the country's pension penetration remains below 25 per cent and the informal sector is largely excluded.

By Simon 3 years ago

Kenya should embrace modern technology for rainwater harvesting

The extremes of climate change mean that we will likely see oscillating seasons of flooding and droughts. It is imperative that we act now and embrace modern technology to harvest rainwater.

By Simon 3 years ago

Lenders must shift focus to sustainable agriculture

Reduced local food supply means increased import demand for food items, causing prices to rise even further.

By Simon 3 years ago

How inflation can affect retirement and what to do

Inflation is a general increase in prices of goods and/or services and simultaneous fall in the purchasing value of money.

By Simon 3 years ago

New government should improve retirees' welfare

Improvement in retirees' welfare for dignified retirement life is part of the expected deliverables. At present, Kenyans above the age 60 years account for about 10 per cent of the population.

By Simon 3 years ago

Gilgil, Molo municipality status timely

According to the Urban Areas and Cities Act 2011, for a township to gain municipal status, it must have a population of between 70,000 and 249,000 residents.

By Simon 3 years ago

Wiper to support ODM's Nassir after Sonko court ruling

Mike Sonko who has been barred by the court from vying for the governor seat hinted that he will rally his supporters behind former Senator Hassan Omar.

By Simon 3 years ago

Overcoming common obstacles to full-time entrepreneurship

Having the courage to go full time as an entrepreneur is a bold move.

By Simon 4 years ago

Tobacco firms using front groups to hold on

Tobacco industry has repeatedly financed biomedical research front groups with the goal of generating a body of published academic research about tobacco that does not harm the industry

By Simon 4 years ago

For female drug users, it is a life of misery and hopelessness

Medics blame societal attitudes for the situation where more men than women are coming out to seek help for drug abuse and mental disorders.

By Simon 4 years ago

Pension sector outlook positive despite election uncertainties

The Economic Recovery Strategy put in place after the Covid-19 pandemic signals some light at the end of the tunnel.

By Simon 4 years ago

Pension sector outlook positive despite poll jitters

Given that approximately 2m Kenyans fell into poverty during the pandemic, they will have to work harder to catch up with their contributions.

By Simon 4 years ago

Kenya should adopt global standards for thermoplastic pipe industry

Thermoplastic pipes bring a far higher value proposition than traditional alternatives.

By Simon 4 years ago

Beware, social media could be driving your children to drug abuse

Social media is inescapable in today’s world. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and multiple other platforms promote a constant connection with friends.

By Simon 4 years ago

New rules will boost campaign against drug abuse in schools

Traditionally, students either using or found in possession of substances of abuse have been expelled or suspended from learning institutions.

By Simon 4 years ago

New guidelines set to boost schools in war on drug abuse among students

And the negative effects of drug abuse on a learner’s character formation cannot be overemphasised.

By Simon 4 years ago

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Covid sunk Kenyan youth into deeper alcoholism

Over 10 percent of Kenyans aged between 15 and 65?have an alcohol use disorder, with most of them (60 percent) having the severe form.

By Simon 4 years ago

Stern actions, not idioms will rid the country of graft

The manner in which President Uhuru Kenyatta has been promising to deal with runaway corruption leaves a lot to be desired.

By Simon 5 years ago

Help those who fail their exams not to fall into drugs

The biggest purveyors of the false narrative that people’s destiny is defined through one-off assessments and grades in the name of the national exam.

By Simon 5 years ago

Africa has potential to influence medical research

The news that Africa is gearing up to produce its own vaccines could not have come at a better time.

By Simon 5 years ago

No tears for the revered crying stone of Ilesi

There are no economic activities at the heritage site and now locals want it blasted and converted into a quarry.

By Simon 5 years ago

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The Kakamega ‘sacred’ hills where politicians seek divine intervention

People who frequent the place include politicians, religious groups, tourists, university and high school students

By Simon 5 years ago

Kenya backtracks on maize import ban as traders protest

Kenya restricts purchase of the produce from Tanzania and Uganda over claims of food safety.

By Simon 5 years ago

Magoha warns cartels sharing fake exams

CS George Magoha yesterday warned parents, teachers and students not to fall victim to cartels that are planning to distribute fake exams.

By Simon 5 years ago

Former Sports CS Rashid Echesa arrested

police managed to successfully track Echesa via his phone within Mumias town just some minutes to 6.00 pm.

By Simon 5 years ago

Covid-19 vaccination: Time is of the essence

Now the arrival of the vaccines here last Tuesday offers a new ray of hope, with the method of distribution to be decided by the Kenyan government.

By Simon 5 years ago

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How ‘sleepy’ Kakamega town got its groove back

When the story of Kakamega town’s growth is written, Masinde Muliro University will feature prominently in it, and for good reasons

By Simon 5 years ago

"I lost my son on the day I was to meet my newborn son"

In a strange twist of fate, man’s condition started manifesting on the day he was to go and see his newborn son

By Simon 5 years ago

Man handed life sentence for defiling, impregnating minor

A 52-year-old man who pleaded guilty to defiling and impregnating a Class Seven pupil has been handed a life sentence.

By Simon 5 years ago

Man handed life sentence, son in court for defiling minor

Man asks for leniency saying he was misled by the devil and was remorseful about his action

By Simon 5 years ago

DP Ruto has crossed the line, impeach him now

It is now clear to all and sundry that DP William Samoei Ruto is actively subverting the same Jubilee government he serves in.

By Simon 5 years ago

Two more counties pass BBI Bill

The two county assemblies on Tuesday became the fourth and fifth counties after Siaya, Kisumu and Homa Bay counties to pass the Bill.

By Simon 5 years ago