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Why faith and science must stand together to heal and advance life

A society that belittles medicine belittles life itself, and a faith that demonises science misunderstands the God who gives knowledge, wisdom, insight, and steady hands.
By Rev Edward Buri 2026-01-11 10:00:00
Every morning, millions of Nairobians take to the streets to make a living, only to be chased, humiliated, or evicted by the very city that should protect them.
By Wanja Maina 2026-01-11 09:25:00
The mess in Azimio denied us a chance to have Ms Martha Karua as deputy president. Instead, we got a grumpy fellow who thought government was a tribal share-enterprise.
By Mark Oloo 2026-01-10 10:28:00
Today, if you review a book and cast it in a positive light, you risk being gaslighted for doing public relations, perhaps on grounds unrelated to the merits of the work.
By Henry Munene 2026-01-10 09:54:00
In the United Kingdom, literary tourism is not limited to long-dead canonical writers; it also honours contemporary and diasporic voices.
By Prof Egara Kabaji 2026-01-10 08:47:00
Political expediency must not be allowed to undermine public learning institutions at whatever level.
By Patrick Muinde 2026-01-10 07:30:00
Barely months after you rested, the movement you laboured to build through sacrifice, humiliation, tears and great personal cost stands uncertain and largely unrecognisable.
By Faith Wekesa 2026-01-07 06:00:00
Book publishers have of late found themselves under pressure to deliver scripts to support Competency-Based Education needs.
By Henry Munene 2026-01-03 10:13:00
Ruto's scorecard surpasses that of any previous president in Kenya’s history. Political or ideological opposition is understandable, but in terms of delivery, Ruto stands second to none.
By Benedict Toroitich 2026-01-03 10:00:00
Change comes when the old self becomes unbearable. The nation needs a Damascus moment. President Ruto has started the conversation, and that, in itself, is a form of hope.
By Prof Egara Kabaji 2026-01-03 09:40:00
In February last year, Babu Owino was ranked the best‑performing legislator, scoring more than 70% in the performance index opinion survey in the 290 constituencies. 
By Mark Oloo 2026-01-03 09:20:00
The first event that is likely to shape the outcomes of 2026 starts this coming week with the government handling of the transition under the Competency Based Education (CBE).
By Patrick Muinde 2026-01-03 09:00:00