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The new allure of the fast-growing countryside

The price of land in major urban centres has made it economically sensible to build in the countryside where amenities like roads and power are now available
By XN Iraki 2026-01-14 08:40:00
Fruit farming has been neglected in Kenya despite its great potential. We have perfect weather for fruits.
By XN Iraki 2026-01-07 10:52:58
The big debate on Competency-Based Education was about the placement of junior secondary, teaching methodology, and examinations, not the content. 
By XN Iraki 2026-01-04 07:00:00
Hustlers are in tune with seasons and reality and took advantage of Nairobians reluctance to leave the city to sell their wares. 
By XN Iraki 2025-12-31 07:00:00
The year is ending in economic tears for the ordinary citizens, albeit official statistics show otherwise.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-30 10:00:00
The popular view is that the Singapore dream will replace the hustler story as 2027 approaches.
By Andrew Watila and XN Iraki 2025-12-28 06:00:00
Unless we want to leave the debt for the next government, as a poisoned chalice. What of a debt fund?
By XN Iraki 2025-12-23 10:52:09
At the time of last week’s terror attack, Bondi Beach was full; it’s summer in Australia. We love beaches for their peace and serenity.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-21 12:23:14
This was unprecedented for a generation that grew up with the phone.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-16 00:00:00
A range is good, economic growth is unpredictable, and neither is it an exact science.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-09 00:00:00
Shamata town overlooks the infamous Happy Valley and has an old disused tannery that once trained young men to tan leather and make bags, shoes, belts, and other accessories.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-02 00:00:00
Price finally won us over to China Square, a retailer with a range of unique products; you will not buy Jogoo or rice there.
By XN Iraki 2025-11-25 07:01:00