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The days of padlocks are numbered, but shall miss it

The padlock is small but carries more than its weight. It is used to secure buildings, boxes in high school, cash boxes and bicycles, among others.
By XN Iraki 2026-06-24 06:10:00
We can’t learn everything in school, and some people are not made for the school system.
By XN Iraki 2026-06-17 07:30:00
Rather than fearing Gen Z, Kenya should embrace the generation’s global outlook, technological fluency, creativity and economic ambition by involving them in decision-making.
By XN Iraki 2026-06-16 06:00:00
This will be a wananchi’s budget if it transforms their lives with more money in their pockets and more optimism. 
By XN Iraki 2026-06-15 11:07:43
Few can dispute that the economy is not treating the hustlers well, and they are not just sitting down and lamenting. 
By XN Iraki 2026-06-10 00:00:00
By burning our schools or threatening to do so, we could be admitting that our children are not given enough opportunities to be heroes. 
By XN Iraki 2026-06-07 09:20:00
With time, shortcuts become part of our lives. That makes societal transformation so hard; we even compete over who can cut shorter than the others.
By XN Iraki 2026-06-03 06:00:00
The Utumishi Girls tragedy should prompt a broader national conversation about school safety, infrastructure, governance, and investment in education.
By XN Iraki 2026-06-02 06:00:00
The US decision to establish a holding ground for Ebola victims in Laikipia creates an impression that Africa is a dumping ground for undesirables
By XN Iraki 2026-06-01 12:53:05
An argument that Kenya’s obsession with EPL clubs like Arsenal reflects deeper economic frustrations and neglect of local sports development.
By XN Iraki 2026-05-26 09:00:00
In the course of driving my Vitz RS, I have come across many cases of side mirrors, car logos, and other parts ripped off by thieves who are never caught.
By XN Iraki 2026-05-20 07:30:00
The rise of China as a global economic power, its rivalry with the United States, and the implications of shifting geopolitical dynamics for Africa.
By XN Iraki 2026-05-19 06:00:00