Azimio la Umoja's presidential campaign failed on strategy, not agents

One of the most consequential nonfeasances of the Azimio campaign was its failure to segment its audience and weave a sharp campaign narrative and messaging framework.

By Manasse Nyainda 22 days ago

How solar energy is transforming Africa's sustainable future

Off-grid solutions have electrified over 20 percent of rural households through pay-as-you-go models pioneered by diverse service providers.

By Florian Wessendorf 24 days ago

Ruto calls for peace, unity and growth to drive nation forward

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to embrace peace, reject politics of revenge and focus on national development.

By Irissheel Shanzu 26 days ago

Africa's moment: Why food corridors are key to real transformation

Agriculture is the engine that can power Africa's next economic transformation.

By Agnes Kalibata and Romina Cavatassi 1 month ago

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From Spears to Peace: Reformed warriors rally for peace during Christmas in West Pokot

Reformed warriors from pastoralist communities across the North Rift have converged in West Pokot County to reaffirm their commitment to peace.

By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago

Useful marketing tips for your poultry meat

As we close the year 2025 and look forward to the New Year, consumers continue to reel under hard economic time.

By Dr Watson Messo 1 month ago

Improving eggshell quality in your layers

In both commercial and breeder poultry farming, almost half of the discarded eggs are due to shell quality problems.

By Dr Watson Messo 1 month ago

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Women take the lead in restoring peace in troubled Kerio Valley

Women, who bore the brunt of cattle rustling and banditry in the troubled Kerio Valley, have established networks and platforms in their push to spearhead peace-building efforts.

By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago

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Row deepens in ACK Kapenguria Diocese

Members allege that local AGM elections were conducted in secrecy, bypassing the annual meetings meant to involve all 26 parishes.

By Irissheel Shanzu 2 months ago

Poultry respiratory disease control tips

Globally, the poultry industry has remained buoyant amid increased demand for both meat and eggs.

By Dr Watson Messo 2 months ago

Rethink proposal to cap Inspector-General's retirement age at 60 years

The current Bill proposing to fix the retirement age of the IG and DIGs amounts to intimidation and deliberate disruption.

By Harun Issack Hassan 2 months ago

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How Africa could become first line of defence in cybercrime fight

Africa is seeing an unprecedented growth in digital technologies. However, this rapid digitalisation brings with it a variety of security threats.

By Kerissa Varma 2 months ago

Broiler meat safety: What you need to know

This is rightly so because unsafe meat can cause serious foodborne diseases, especially among old folks, children and pregnant mothers.

By Dr Watson Messo 2 months ago

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Why Kenya must embrace Power purchase agreements to drive its solar future

On rooftops of factories, solar panels are quietly reshaping Kenya's energy future.

By Rose Hassan 2 months ago

Chronic Kidney Disease: What you should know

In advanced chronic kidney disease, you may notice swelling in your legs or find that you become breathless when walking, due to fluid accumulating in the lungs.

By Dr Hussein Bagha 2 months ago

Government fast-tracks national projects in West Pokot

Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo led a high-level inspection tour of major government projects in the region.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

Tension high as four killed in West Pokot and Turkana clashes

The incidents occurred in Loperumoi village, Morita-Rumos, and Sarmach areas, causing fear and panic among residents along the volatile border.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

How to handle Ascites disorder in most broilers

The term Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity because of heart failure. It is also commonly referred to as a water belly.

By Dr Watson Messo 3 months ago

Water belly (Ascites) management in a flock of broilers

Water belly condition occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood through the lungs.

By Dr Watson Messo 3 months ago

From Nairobi to Silicon Valley: Kenyan innovator building the future of AI

At a time when global anxieties over artificial intelligence often centre on opaque 'black boxes', a 26-year-old Kenyan innovator is proposing a radical solution: AI that remembers.

By Kelley Boss 3 months ago

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Raila knew when to yield to pragmatism for the sake of the nation

Indeed, ours is a generation that remembers Raila Odinga in his fiery Tinga form, not just Baba, the father figure.

By Manasse Nyainda 3 months ago

Battery cages or deep-litter floor for your layers?

Most poultry farmers in Kenya are practising the deep-litter system of farming.

By Dr Watson Messo 3 months ago

Youths call on the Government to address challenges in applying for NYOTA Funds

Viola Lochale, a beneficiary from Suam who sells second-hand clothes, believes the program can transform the lives of young people amid insecurity.

By Irissheel Shanzu 3 months ago

Police Service and Commission must stick to their lanes

The suspension of the recruitment of 10,000 police constables that was supposed to kick off on Friday, is the culmination of push and pull between NPS and NPSC for some time.

By Harun Isaack Hassan 3 months ago

Women, youth protest over 'Discrimination' in West Pokot empowerment funds

Antonella Chepkemoi, a vegetable seller at Makutano market, said more than 5,000 women who depend on small-scale businesses were left in the dark about who benefited.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Tragedy as mother of three killed by elephant while fetching water in West Pokot

The victim, identified as Chepokupuch Lokodet, was attacked at around 9:00 pm near Kangisha village, barely 100 metres from her home.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Why banks must take lead in driving Africa's green growth

For decades, Africa's Industrialisation story has been written in the margins of global growth.

By Paul Russo 4 months ago

Why Kenya must never look back on free education, CBE

Where public schools have always limped, the CBE system, if well implemented, will save the day.

By MARY KARIUKI BENGTSSON 4 months ago

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How Kenya's partnership with the UAE is reshaping the region's economic future

The partnership with the UAE is helping Kenya write a story, and every Kenyan-indeed, every East African-should take pride in the chapters being created.

By Hewete Haileselassie 4 months ago

Banks must take lead in driving Africa's green growth

African Green Industrialisation Initiative brings together financiers to mobilise resources, de-risk projects, and accelerate investments in renewable energy and climate-smart solutions.

By Paul Russo 4 months ago

West Pokot expand vaccination drive amid persistent challenges

This expansion has been supported by a major boost in cold chain capacity after the county received 99 cold chain equipment units distributed across all six sub-counties.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Pokot South residents oppose relocation of collapsed Chepareria TTI

Residents of Pokot South Constituency have opposed plans to relocate the collapsed Chepareria TTI to another location.

By Irissheel Shanzu 5 months ago

Youth seek action to reduce teenage pregnancies, FGM

Advocates say young people lack information on reproductive health.Initiatives on early pregnancies and forced marriages, and FGM not well funded.

By Irissheel Shanzu 5 months ago

Tension at Pokot-Turkana border after a boy was shot dead by bandits

The boy, Kisang Lonyakaa, was herding cattle when the attackers struck. Another boy, Mangoot Pusiecho, 14, was seriously injured in the ambush.

By Irissheel Shanzu 5 months ago

Ensuring best outcomes in poultry processing

Most poultry producers in Kenya have not invested much in new chicken processing technologies, which are more efficient and ensure food safety for consumers.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

The devolution experiment has disappointed, but we cannot give up yet

The dream of counties as engines of development has mutated into a nightmare of waste, corruption, nepotism and gross mismanagement.

By Hussein Khalid 5 months ago

Gold rush transforms Pokot-Turkana border into trading hub

The once-volatile Pokot-Turkana border, long scarred by gunfire and cattle raids, is undergoing an unexpected transformation following the discovery of gold deposits in Turkwel.

By Irissheel Shanzu 5 months ago

Vaccination best defence against fowl pox disease

Fowl pox is a disease of birds caused by a virus called Poxiviridae.

By Dr Watson Messo 5 months ago

Kenya is fast losing its global human rights standing

From killing its youth and criminalising protests, to hosting war criminals and undermining its own Constitution, Kenya is moving away from the ideals that earned it its global standing.

By Hussein Khalid 5 months ago

How politics has fractured our Kenyan society

The over-politicisation of our society has drained our collective mindset, stifled innovation, drowned out critical thinking, and damaged the social fabric.

By Harun Issack Hassan 5 months ago