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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 Stiell 5 months ago

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

Doping: Take care of disgraced athletes mental health

Doping: Take care of disgraced athletes mental health

By Simon Mwangi 8 months ago

Tax relief move brings healthcare closer to retirees

Tax relief move brings healthcare closer to retirees

By Simon Wafubwa 9 months ago

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

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

By Simon Wafubwa 1 year 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 Thomas 1 year ago

Kenya should embrace modern technology for rainwater harvesting

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 Kinuthia 1 year ago

Lenders must shift focus to sustainable agriculture

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 Wafubwa 1 year ago

How inflation can affect retirement and what to do

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 Wafubwa 1 year ago

New government should improve retirees' welfare

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 Thomas 1 year ago

Gilgil, Molo municipality status timely

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 Gichuki 1 year ago

Wiper to support ODM's Nassir after Sonko court ruling

Overcoming common obstacles to full-time entrepreneurship

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

By Simon Lovell 2 years ago

Overcoming common obstacles to full-time entrepreneurship

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 Mwangi 2 years ago

Tobacco firms using front groups to hold on

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 Mwangi and Judith Twala 2 years ago

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

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 Wafubwa 2 years ago

Pension sector outlook positive despite election uncertainties

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 Wafubwa 2 years ago

Pension sector outlook positive despite poll jitters

Kenya should adopt global standards for thermoplastic pipe industry

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

By Simon Thomas 2 years ago

Kenya should adopt global standards for thermoplastic pipe industry

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 Mwangi 2 years ago

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

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 Mwangi 2 years ago

New rules will boost campaign against drug abuse in schools

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 Mwangi 2 years ago

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

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 Mwangi and Judy Twala 2 years ago

Covid sunk Kenyan youth into deeper alcoholism

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 Bodo 2 years ago

Stern actions, not idioms will rid the country of graft

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 Mwangi 2 years ago

Help those who fail their exams not to fall into drugs

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 Bodo 2 years ago

Africa has potential to influence medical research

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 Oyeng’ 2 years ago

No tears for the revered crying stone of Ilesi

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 Oyeng’ 2 years ago

The Kakamega ‘sacred’ hills where politicians seek divine intervention

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 Oyeng’ and Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

Kenya backtracks on maize import ban as traders protest

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 Oyeng’ 3 years ago

Magoha warns cartels sharing fake exams

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 Oyeng’ 3 years ago

Former Sports CS Rashid Echesa arrested

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 Mordue 3 years ago

Covid-19 vaccination: Time is of the essence

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 Oyeng’ 3 years ago

How ‘sleepy’ Kakamega town got its groove back

"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 Oyeng’ 3 years ago

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

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 Oyeng’ 3 years ago

Man handed life sentence for defiling, impregnating minor

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 Oyeng' 3 years ago

Man handed life sentence, son in court for defiling minor

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 KAMAU 3 years ago

DP Ruto has crossed the line, impeach him now

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 Oyeng' 3 years ago

Two more counties pass BBI Bill

Father, son accused of impregnating minor take plea

Suspect owns up after a DNA test identifies him as father of the baby of the girl the accused person’s son is also said to have sexually abused.

By Simon Oyeng’ 3 years ago

Father, son accused of impregnating minor take plea

Fix sewerage system to cut disease risk

In some areas, residents pay for the waste to be collected by a vacuum tank operator, which then simply dumps the waste into a nearby river

By Simon Thomas 3 years ago

Fix sewerage system to cut disease risk

Man killed, pregnant wife maimed in a family land tussle

Villagers believe Vincent Tuvula could have been targeted by his killers due to a family land dispute.

By Simon Oyeng’ 3 years ago

Man killed, pregnant wife maimed in a family land tussle

Intensify fight against global climate change

After the signing of the Paris Agreement, it is more important than ever that we all come forward with clear strategies for net-zero emission.

By Simon Mordue 3 years ago

Intensify fight against global climate change

Woman, son die as medics snub work

In Kakamega, the striking healthcare workers defied Governor Wycliffe Oparanya’s appeal to resume duty.

By Willie Khaemba, Ignatius Odanga and Simon Oyeng' 3 years ago

Woman, son die as medics snub work

Former MP loses legal fight for land to women’s group

Environment and Land Court Judge Nelly Matheka, in her ruling on Wednesday, declared that Keya acquired the property in an illegal manner.

By Simon Oyeng’ and Bernard Lusigi 3 years ago

Former MP loses legal fight for land to women’s group

Potters stuck with wares as Covid-19 continues to bite

Most potters from Kakamega depend on the international market to sell their products, and many have been forced to quit the venture.

By Simon Oyeng’ 3 years ago

Potters stuck with wares as Covid-19 continues to bite

Herbalists urged to find Covid cure

Culture, heritage and sports PS Josephta Mukobe stated that the initiative will especially target herbalists with a focus to cure the Covid-19 infecti

By Simon Oyeng' 3 years ago

Herbalists urged to find Covid cure

Proposed drugs law will rein in traffickers

Any enforcement officer who colludes with any person suspected of committing an offence under the Act, commits an offense.

By Simon Mwangi 3 years ago

Proposed drugs law will rein in traffickers

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