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Ruto's Madaraka Day speech sought trust capital, but did the opposite

The housing levy is not only toxic and a disincentive for formal employment, but also a classic making of a sovereign pyramind scheme.

By Patrick Muinde 2h ago

Ruto's Madaraka Day speech sought trust capital, but did the opposite

Simplify climate crisis to convince rural folks

By Lynet Otieno 17h ago

We should harness key innovations on food fortification

Food fortification, addition of vitamins and minerals to improve nutritional quality of food, is recognised as a cost-effective strategy to address micronutrient malnutrition.

By Mildred Maingi 18h ago

What youth need to thrive now and in future as Kenya turns 60

If the primary responsibility of every generation is to expand freedoms and safety for the next, who and where are today’s Kimathis, Mukamis, Jaramogis and Pio Pintos?

By Irungu Houghton 18h ago

What youth need to thrive now and in future as Kenya turns 60

Western envoys care more about business than your human rights

This week there will be diplomats issuing condemnations and threats to Uganda over the signing into law by President Yoweri Museveni of the draconian and dangerous Anti-Homosexuality Law.

By Gabriel Dolan 18h ago

Western envoys care more about business than your human rights

Bad politics killing agro-industrial viability

Technology is the future of industrial productivity. There’s no clear justification to fight on the farm and embrace it in other areas like healthcare, banking, telecommunications and education.

By Mark Oloo 19h ago

Bad politics killing agro-industrial viability

The stalemate on Finance Bill can be resolved through consensus building

In the current situation, consensus building is needed to avoid either throwing the baby with the bath water or romping home with monumental mistakes in the budget proposals.

By Vincent Ongore 20h ago

The stalemate on Finance Bill can be resolved through consensus building

Hold bipartisan talks but ensure that victims of violence get justice too

12 people, including two babies, died due to police action, especially unlawful use of force in Nairobi, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori during Azimio protests.

By Demas Kiprono Jun. 2, 2023

Hold bipartisan talks but ensure that victims of violence get justice too

Scrutinise churches' financial aspects, human rights violations

Freedom of religion is the right to choose what religion to follow and worship without unjustified interference, it carries several overlaps with other human rights

By Nyatundo George Oruongo Jun. 2, 2023

Scrutinise churches' financial aspects, human rights violations

Church regulation should be fair to allay fears of victimisation

Every effort must be made to steer the era dawning in Kenya, in which the state becomes an active patron of its citizen’s faith, from the monumental scandals.

By John Wahome Jun. 1, 2023

Church regulation should be fair to allay fears of victimisation

County leaders should set aside their differences and serve the people

Governors being paired with deputies who possess differing political views and ambitions is leading to conflicts and infighting within county governments.

By Chrispine Onyango May. 31, 2023

County leaders should set aside their differences and serve the people

Demos are a recipe for chaos, dialogue is the way to go

Kenyans should stop being gullible and easy prey. They make these leaders what they become and get suffering in turn. This is not what the vote you cast bargained for.

By Justin Kimani May. 30, 2023