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Letter from scenic Ndaka-ini: Why Murang'a needs an economic reset

Have high land prices in urban areas pushed entrepreneurs to rural areas? Could power and other amenities be attracting us to rural areas that now feel like Karen? 
By XN Iraki 2026-09-06 08:12:00
The recently concluded humanoid robotic games in China were a display of advanced science and technology.
By XN Iraki 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Coalitions, swing voters, Gen Z, the economy, misinformation and political deals could shape the 2027 election.
By XN Iraki 2026-08-30 09:40:00
India (Bharat) and Kenya are tied at the hip through history and, lately, economics, with the partnership on the economic front supported by data.
By XN Iraki 2026-08-25 07:00:00
Let’s be sincere: using bare hands is versatile and relaxing, just like walking barefoot. Using forks, spoons or knives is not natural, but “class” forces us to use these tools.
By XN Iraki 2026-08-19 06:30:00
Computers and software - can compare and contrast data, information or now insights from several sources and give a response or solution to a problem.
By XN Iraki 2026-08-18 00:00:00
Taxation, subsidies, devolution and affirmative action can help level unequal starting points and build a fairer, more inclusive Kenyan society.
By XN Iraki 2026-08-11 06:00:00
As Kenya prepares to develop a successor to Vision 2030, the debate centres on whether Vision 2063 can deliver more than economic growth and infrastructure.
By XN Iraki 2026-08-09 12:15:00
On paper, 2060 looks far, but 2030 did too.
By XN Iraki 2026-08-09 09:15:00
Traders know through observation that the few footbridges have lots of traffic, a good market, and they are some of the few public places one can idle around.
By XN Iraki 2026-08-05 00:00:00
The number of youngsters creating content on the streets makes me think Kenya is now the new Deep South, and this is happening as we define our road to Singapore.
By XN Iraki 2026-08-04 00:00:00
Receding historical and economic waters reveal a lot about South Africa's economic links to Kenya.
By XN Iraki 2026-08-02 08:20:00