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Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

It is important for IEBC to go through forms 34A and 34B with a toothcomb to ensure figures tally to the satisfaction of both parties.

By Editorial 1 day ago

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

Let new regime bring sanity to Kenyan football

Let new regime bring sanity to Kenyan football

By Editorial 3 days ago

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

By Editorial 4 days ago

Orderly elections proof of our democratic maturity

Orderly elections proof of our democratic maturity

By Editorial 5 days ago

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

Martha Karua hails from Kathande in Kimunye, Kabare ward. Gachagua resides two constituencies away in Hiriga, Mathira, Nyeri.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 hr ago

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Irungu Kang’ata emerged the winner on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket to succeed second-term governor Mwangi wa Iria.

By Wainaina Ndung’u and Boniface Gikandi 2 hrs ago

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel

A lawyer, Wafula Chebukati was tasked with shepherding a new commission in 2017. His team came into office in January 2017.

By Amos Kareithi and Brian Otieno 2 hrs ago

Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel

Bitter end: Chebukati attacked as chaos mar Bomas briefing

Just before Wafula Chebukati was to announce the winner of the election, chaos broke out at Bomas.

By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 2 hrs ago

Bitter end: Chebukati attacked as chaos mar Bomas briefing

President-elect: How Ruto made it to the top

For Kenya’s new president, the journey to State House has been a long and winding one that on many occasions threatened to derail.

By Daniel Wesangula 3 hrs ago

President-elect: How Ruto made it to the top

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

Raila Odinga's fifth attempt at the presidency perhaps brings an end to his ambition in leading the country after a relentless campaign for the top job

By Oscar Obonyo 3 hrs ago

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

The subsidies face an uncertain future as the electioneering period comes to an end, with the politicians now not keen to continue with the government’s largesse.

By Macharia Kamau 4 hrs ago

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

Why your ad is not the talk of social media and others are

With increasing popularity, social media has become an effective tool for advertising allowing people to freely interact with others offering multiple ways for marketers to reach consumers.

By Kui Kariuki 4 hrs ago

Why your ad is not the talk of social media and others are

More farmers abandon tobacco on poor earnings

Lobby groups accuse the tobacco industry of pushing a false economic prosperity narrative among farmers, farmers are food insecure compared to peers who ditched the leaf.

By Moses Omusolo 4 hrs ago

More farmers abandon tobacco on poor earnings

FIFA bans two players for doping in World Cup qualifying

FIFA has handed out four-year doping bans to two players who tested positive for banned substances during qualifying for this year’s World Cup.

By Associated Press 5 hrs ago

FIFA bans two players for doping in World Cup qualifying

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

MPs should stick to their roles of legislation, oversight and representation.

By Editorial 6 days ago

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

Vote for upright leaders, vote for better tomorrow

Voting is a one-day event, but neighbours are forever. Vote peacefully. Vote wisely.

By Editorial 6 days ago

Vote for upright leaders, vote for better tomorrow

Compensate victims of 1998 embassy bombing

The blast left 224 people dead and more than 4,000 wounded. The attack was blamed on Al Qaeda under the command of Osama Bin laden and his deputy, Ayman al-Zawahiri.

By Editorial 8 days ago

Compensate victims of 1998 embassy bombing

Investigate fully William Ruto's election rigging claims

Lately, Dr Ruto has turned President Uhuru Kenyatta into his favourite punching bag, claiming Uhuru is the mastermind of plans to rig him out after the duo fell out.

By Editorial 11 days ago

Investigate fully William Ruto's election rigging claims

Pay Africa reparations for slavery, colonialism

Last year, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa urged the United Nations to prioritise reparations for communities whose forebearers were sold into slavery.

By Editorial 12 days ago

Pay Africa reparations for slavery, colonialism

Act firmly to end these cold-blooded murders

The number of illegal firearms that continue to kill innocent citizens is too high.

By Editorial 13 days ago

Act firmly to end these cold-blooded murders

It's wrong time to raise political temperature

Allegations by Ruto and Gachagua that Uhuru is after their lives are reckless, irresponsible and a recipe for trouble. They should appreciate the fact that their supporters hang on to their words.

By Editorial 14 days ago

It's wrong time to raise political temperature

SRC's new pay terms for MPs: Take it or leave it

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has finally abolished car grants and sitting allowances for Members of Parliament, Senators and Members of County Assemblies.

By Editorial 15 days ago

SRC's new pay terms for MPs: Take it or leave it

Let top aspirants calm down ahead of upcoming polls

The presidential contenders should tone down their rhetoric as campaigns enter the homestretch, avoid inciting statements and instead focus on how to lift the millions of Kenyans in abject poverty.

By Editorial 16 days ago

Let top aspirants calm down ahead of upcoming polls

Rewarding loyalists is undermining democracy

The parties have betrayed the spirit of the law, a pointer that they stand for nothing in the democratic space.

By Editorial 18 days ago

Rewarding loyalists is undermining democracy

Act quickly to save four million starving Kenyans

Erratic rainfall patterns have negatively impacted farming and by extension, our food security.

By Editorial 19 days ago

Act quickly to save four million starving Kenyans

Make visa process less punishing for Africans

North Americans and Europeans travelling to Africa don't go through harrowing experiences of waiting for months for visas appointments, and even get theirs on arrival.

By Editorial 20 days ago

Make visa process less punishing for Africans

Kenya must work hard to regain athletics footing

The disappointment in Oregon has given us crucial talking points even as we shift attention to the Commonwealth Games that start in England tomorrow.

By Editorial 21 days ago

Kenya must work hard to regain athletics footing

Airport saga has exposed IEBC's soft underbelly

The altercation between IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati and the National Police Service just 15 days to the General Election, should concern all Kenyans.

By Editorial 23 days ago

Airport saga has exposed IEBC's soft underbelly

Airport saga has exposed IEBC's preparedness

The police should be sensitive to dangers its actions regarding the elections could pose to holding of a secure, incident-free electoral process.

By Editorial 23 days ago

Airport saga has exposed IEBC's preparedness

Let's redeem ourselves in Birmingham

Kenyan fans are right to question inadequate government support to athletics. As a country, we have neglected the goose that lays the eggs.

By Editorial 24 days ago

Let's redeem ourselves in Birmingham

Yes, bring back the fun

Though Covid-19 is still a threat, we have now, by and large, learnt how to live with it. Life have has gone almost back to normal in all other spheres of life.

By Editorial 25 days ago

Yes, bring back the fun

Probe police killing of alleged Nakuru gang members

Human rights groups have decried the disappearance and murder of more than 300 people since 2009. Kenya should abide by the International Conventions.

By Editorial 25 days ago

Probe police killing of alleged Nakuru gang members

Retired governors don't deserve hefty pensions

An elected person should be a servant and should be treated as such. There should be no undeserved perks whatsoever at the expense of the public.

By Editorial 26 days ago

Retired governors don't deserve hefty pensions

Assure Kenyans of cheap Unga even after subsidy

Until that move was taken, a 2kg packet of maize flour was being sold at Sh230, but will now go for Sh100.

By Editorial 27 days ago

Assure Kenyans of cheap Unga even after subsidy

Political debates are good for democracy

Kenyans across the country will be glued to their televisions sets today to follow the Deputy Presidential debate.

By Editorial 28 days ago

Political debates are good for democracy

Vehicle inspection should be efficient and graft-free

The need to carry out periodic inspections of vehicles cannot be gainsaid because the number of accidents from defective vehicles, drink-driving, speeding and overloading continues to rise.

By Alexander Chagema 29 days ago

Vehicle inspection should be efficient and graft-free

Kenyan team in Oregon should make us proud

Our team can turn these travel challenges into an opportunity to make history. It is possible. We expect the team to surpass the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China.

By Jonathan Komen 1 month ago

Kenyan team in Oregon should make us proud

We must fix integrity or we go down as society

The recent athletics mess that almost saw Kenyan star Ferdinand Omanyala miss out on the World Championships boils down to integrity.

By Editorial 1 month ago

We must fix integrity or we go down as society

Come to the rescue of cash-strapped schools

The conundrum presented to both parents and head teachers by this situation demands that the government steps in and takes charge of the situation.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Come to the rescue of cash-strapped schools

Hold dialogue to settle university land dispute

University administrators have a duty to protect the interests of their institutions. They must be heard.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Hold dialogue to settle university land dispute

Show more seriousness to end food shortages

Climate change is making rain-fed agriculture difficult. That should be reason enough for the government to roll up its sleeves.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Show more seriousness to end food shortages

As schools open, spare parents pain of sending learners home over fees

This week, many students will be back in schools after a break of slightly more than a week. If parents were honest, many would confess they are no longer looking to schools reopening.

By Editorial 1 month ago

As schools open, spare parents pain of sending learners home over fees

Pick lessons from Kenyan squad to Oregon tourney

We expect the team to surpass the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China, where we won 16 medals – seven gold, six silver and three bronze – to take pole position.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Pick lessons from Kenyan squad to Oregon tourney

Educate girls on dangers of early sex to end crisis of teenage pregnancies

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics a whopping 317,582 teenage girls got pregnant in 2021.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Educate girls on dangers of early sex to end crisis of teenage pregnancies

Let's not just speak Swahili; let's spread it to all corners of globe

Kiswahili is probably the African language most widely recognised outside the continent.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Let's not just speak Swahili; let's spread it to all corners of globe

Make CBC transition guidelines public

According to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) the pupils who will sit the Kenya School Education Assessment in November are set to transition to secondary next year.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Make CBC transition guidelines public

Free flow of information is critical for a growing democracy like ours

By making information on matters of public interest available to those who need them, a society is strengthened, and power relating to that information devolved or spread out.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Free flow of information is critical for a growing democracy like ours

Thorough vetting can rid Kenya of fake certificates

Those flaunting fake papers and merchants of the fake certificates must be smoked out and punished.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Thorough vetting can rid Kenya of fake certificates

Let government remove veil of secrecy from deals involving national assets

The government needs to come clean not just at the start of every project, but when it is being envisioned, for, that is the only way through which it can eliminate the trust deficit by the citizens.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Let government remove veil of secrecy from deals involving national assets

Zoning an affront to aspirants, democracy

Major political coalitions are grappling with the headache of zoning for outright wins.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Zoning an affront to aspirants, democracy

Probe brutality against migrants in Morocco

Moroccan authorities claim the latest deaths were a result of a stampede, yet victims say violence was meted out on them by police officers.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Probe brutality against migrants in Morocco

Government must never again abandon its people

It has been a harrowing seven months for the family of Tom Okwach since December 8, 2021, when Mr Okwach and seven other miners were trapped in the mine after its walls collapsed.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Government must never again abandon its people

Campaigns no licence to break road traffic rules

Several people were injured last week after an overloaded campaign vehicle, with some ecstatic young men hanging outside it, overturned in Kisii County.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Campaigns no licence to break road traffic rules

Tackle illicit brewers

Five people died in Karuku, Embu County, after consuming an illicit brew last week. Four other victims were reported to have lost sight.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Tackle illicit brewers

Step up the war on malaria and other diseases

There is need for upscaling use of the malaria vaccine. Health experts and scientists must not get complacent in combating it. Covid-19 demonstrated the need for constant vigilance.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Step up the war on malaria and other diseases