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Probe electoral agency bosses' opaque claims

The claims and counterclaims between those bestowed the noble task of fairly refereeing our elections are most shocking.

By Editorial 7 hrs ago

Probe electoral agency bosses' opaque claims

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

By Editorial 1 day ago

Kenyans should heed Raila's call for peace

Kenyans should heed Raila's call for peace

By Editorial 1 day ago

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

By Editorial 4 days ago

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

Interest on loans and advances grew by 15.4 billion to hit Sh12 billion. In the first half of 2021, interest from loans and advances stood at Sh10.4 billion.

By Dominic Omondi 2 hrs ago

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

Kakuzi said this year's net profits rose 75 per cent compared to the same period last year, driven by improved commodity prices and entry into new markets.

By Frankline Sunday 2 hrs ago

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

Kenya Pipeline in quest to raise storage fees for oil marketers

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is eyeing higher fees from oil firms in a bid recovery of the funds it spent building the new Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline.

By Macharia Kamau 2 hrs ago

Kenya Pipeline in quest to raise storage fees for oil marketers

Jinxed body? Dark past haunts election agency as Chebukati prepares to exit

ECK was forced out in controversial circumstances. Its announcement of Mwai Kibaki of PNU as the winner of the hotly contested election triggered violence.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 hrs ago

Jinxed body? Dark past haunts election agency as Chebukati prepares to exit

US team, clergy push for smooth power handover

US officials, interfaith group hold meetings with Uhuru, Ruto and Raila to ensure stability.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 hrs ago

US team, clergy push for smooth power handover

Schools reopen amid the biting high cost of living

In Mt Kenya, parents refused to pay more for transport, forcing matatus to maintain normal fares.

By Standard Team 2 hrs ago

Schools reopen amid the biting high cost of living

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

The burial was conducted last Thursday, under the supervision of senior police officers from Njoro police station.

By Daniel Chege 2 hrs ago

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

Investigations have revealed that Musyoka was at his office at around 9am where he stayed until 9.40am when he is reported to have stepped out and left the gates of the tallying center.

By Kamore Maina 2 hrs ago

Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

Select day schools near you for junior secondary, says Magoha

The CS said a portal has been opened by the Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) for parents to select schools where their children will be admitted after Grade Six.

By Augustine Oduor and George Njunge 2 hrs ago

Select day schools near you for junior secondary, says Magoha

Ex-MCA floors top politicians to capture Gatundu North MP seat

The 35-year-old former ward rep surprised many after clinching the seat on first attempt.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 hrs ago

Ex-MCA floors top politicians to capture Gatundu North MP seat

Let new regime bring sanity to Kenyan football

Both Fifa and the government have turned a deaf ear to stakeholders and players’ call for dialogue and formation of an all-inclusive Normalisation Committee.

By Editorial 5 days ago

Let new regime bring sanity to Kenyan football

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

The mandate of ensuring that only individuals of integrity end up in public offices lies squarely with the vetting agencies.

By Editorial 6 days ago

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

Orderly elections proof of our democratic maturity

In many places, people moved from one tent to another trying to find out where their names fell in alphabetical order. It was time-consuming.

By Editorial 7 days ago

Orderly elections proof of our democratic maturity

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

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

By Editorial 8 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 9 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 11 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 26 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 1 month 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 1 month 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