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Let MPs stand with the people at this tough time

The matter at hand is not about Kenya Kwanza and Azimio La Umoja. It is about 50 million Kenyans, most whose lives are now hanging by the thread.

By Editorial 1 day ago

Let MPs stand with the people at this tough time

Africa must not blow hot and cold on Ukraine war

Africa must not blow hot and cold on Ukraine war

By Editorial 2 days ago

Let's recall and actualise freedom fighters' dreams

Let's recall and actualise freedom fighters' dreams

By Editorial 6 days ago

Heads should roll over Shakahola massacre

Heads should roll over Shakahola massacre

By Editorial 9 days ago

Handle carefully protests against large tea farms

The raids and protests directly affect the local and national economy. They pose a threat to Kenya’s ability to attract both local and foreign investors.

By Editorial 10 days ago

Handle carefully protests against large tea farms

Time to rebuild rugby after exit from top league

World class sides like England, Australia, South Africa and Fiji respected the Kenyan teams from the time they entered the top league during the 2004/2005 season.

By Editorial 11 days ago

Time to rebuild rugby after exit from top league

Tell Kenyans the whole truth about Turkana oil

Three different firms indicating they are no longer interested in the Project Oil Kenya just days apart begs the question what could be the problem.

By Editorial 13 days ago

Tell Kenyans the whole truth about Turkana oil

Police should go slow on regulation of churches

The government must be careful not to violate freedom of association and worship as enshrined in the Constitution. We must have structured engagement.

By Editorial 14 days ago

Police should go slow on regulation of churches

Quality controls must always be beyond reproach

Still, for ordinary Kenyans, they must always demand high levels of integrity and honesty from officials of such key bodies as Kebs, KRA, Nema and all those in quality management.

By Editorial 18 days ago

Quality controls must always be beyond reproach

Quick action over alleged Kemsa scandal laudable

Ruto's decision to send home the entire Kemsa board and the Public Health PS over allegations of procurement irregularities sets a precedent in the war against corruption.

By Editorial 21 days ago

Quick action over alleged Kemsa scandal laudable

On debt, Ruto must not borrow Jubilee's script

Kenya’s public debt stood at Sh9.39 trillion as at March this year. The Ruto administration has since taking office in September borrowed Sh690 billion.

By Editorial 20 days ago

On debt, Ruto must not borrow Jubilee's script

Fulfill pledge on stadia, then set up academies

That promise remains unfulfilled more than ten years after it was made. Even after billions of taxpayers’ money was sunk into the stadium projects, there is little to show for it.

By Editorial 22 days ago

Fulfill pledge on stadia, then set up academies

Taxes: State should not ignore citizens' concerns

The cries by wananchi and vehement opposition to the tax measures puts the government in direct conflict with the people it is meant to serve.

By Editorial 27 days ago

Taxes: State should not ignore citizens' concerns

MCAs' salary increase demands unrealistic

The MCAs are demanding a salary increment to befit their statuses as elected leaders, and their yardstick is the pay that Members of Parliament take home.

By Editorial 29 days ago

MCAs' salary increase demands unrealistic

Let's give more attention to university students

Students need constant counselling on how to deal with relationships especially when they go sour. They also need advice on how to identify and keep off bad company.

By Editorial 30 days ago

Let's give more attention to university students

Pull out all the stops to revive ailing economy

The just-published Economic Survey 2023 shows an economy that is wobbly and in dire need of intervention to get it up and on a firm growth path.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Pull out all the stops to revive ailing economy

Ruto, Raila should lead honest return to talks

Needless to say, the tensions and political violence are a real threat, and have to be avoided from all fronts to secure the country’s socio-economic health.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Ruto, Raila should lead honest return to talks

Give Kenyans a short break Raila, Azimio

Majority of Kenyans have grown tired of weekly protests, mostly in Nairobi and Kisumu, that besides paralysing businesses have led to needless deaths and destruction of property.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Give Kenyans a short break Raila, Azimio

Heed auditor's call for stiff spending controls

With a festering aftermath, the previous administration estimated that Kenya loses Sh2 billion daily to intricate graft networks – the so-called tenderprenuers and wheeler-dealers.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Heed auditor's call for stiff spending controls

Speed up county funds release, a lot is at stake

Threats by governors to shut down counties should the Treasury fail to disburse Sh94.35 billion to them have highlighted the extent to which the ongoing cash crunch has crippled services.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Speed up county funds release, a lot is at stake

Consider national security in bid to privatise firms

Reverting strategic parastatal to the government is what should concern us most especially at this time when there is a rush to dispose off more parastatals.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Consider national security in bid to privatise firms

Let school games serve as feeders to national teams

We have posted dismal performances in our key sports disciplines, which demands a rallying call to all stakeholders to put our sporting prowess on track.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Let school games serve as feeders to national teams

Get to the bottom of botched gas project

The International Finance Corporation cancelled funding to Mombasa Gas Terminal Ltd dealing a blow to the project that was expected to help bring down the cost of the crucial commodity.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Get to the bottom of botched gas project

Help end fighting, return Sudan to civilian rule

Sudan is back to the edge of the precipice. Renewed fighting, pitting the army and the paramilitary, has left at least 100 civilians dead in only three days.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Help end fighting, return Sudan to civilian rule

Protect faithfuls from fake pastors and evil teachings

While Section 32 of 2010 Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief and opinion, this cannot override the right to life enshrined in section 26.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Protect faithfuls from fake pastors and evil teachings

Inmates and prison staff deserve better than this

A notable thing about Kenyan prisons is overcrowding. Late last year, there were 58,887 inmates in jails that were initially built to accommodate only 34,000 inmates.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Inmates and prison staff deserve better than this

MPs should not rest until electricity cost goes down

The cost of electricity keeps on going up despite government promises to the contrary, raising costs for manufacturers who pass them on to consumers.

By Editorial 1 month ago

MPs should not rest until electricity cost goes down

Ongoing invasion of private land dangerous

A bad precedent was set when hundreds of well organised thugs invaded the land of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s family nearly two weeks ago in Kiambu County.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Ongoing invasion of private land dangerous

Politicians must put Kenya first for real stability

Various political leaders embraced the spirit of Easter by committing themselves to compromise and embrace goodwill in resolving the thorny issues that have divided the nation.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Politicians must put Kenya first for real stability

Address root causes of increasing road crashes

Roads where accidents repeatedly occur should be redesigned for safety. The Salgaa area along the Nakuru-Eldoret road is the best proof that a redesign can significantly reduce traffic accidents.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Address root causes of increasing road crashes

Let President Ruto and Raila pave the way for peace

The two must ignore hardliners and cheerleaders in their camps who can’t even fathom the possibility of them holding talks. Raila and Ruto must put the country first.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Let President Ruto and Raila pave the way for peace

Address delays in releasing cash to counties now

Counties have not received any money from the Treasury for the last three months amounting to Sh92.5 billion, meaning they are unable to execute most of their obligations.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Address delays in releasing cash to counties now

Time to rebuild our football, on and off the pitch

Harambee Stars played Iran under new coach Engin Firat and lost 2-1. The Turkish manager assured Kenyan fans that the team is on the right trajectory and that soon, the team will deliver the goods.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Time to rebuild our football, on and off the pitch

Probe claims of massive exam cheating further

It is imperative that we establish the truth. Melly and his team want Knec compelled to open KCSE exam servers. That should be done as a matter of urgency.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Probe claims of massive exam cheating further

Kindiki's bid to change the law unacceptable

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki wants to change the laws that guarantee Kenyans the right to assembly, to picket and to demonstrate.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Kindiki's bid to change the law unacceptable

Halt Kenya's gradual descent to anarchy

While we call for dialogue between the chest-thumping political antagonists, those behind the attack on the Kenyatta land and other properties should be brought to book.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Halt Kenya's gradual descent to anarchy

Police, protesters must not behave like criminals

After the first demos held on March 20, Raila Odinga announced the opposition would hold bi-weekly demonstrations on Mondays and Thursdays until the government accedes to its demands.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Police, protesters must not behave like criminals

State failure to harvest water is a national shame

The downside is that motorists and pedestrians across the country are suffering because of flooded roads as heavy rains continue to pound various parts of the country.

By Editorial 2 months ago

State failure to harvest water is a national shame

Let State take care of security 'sting' victims

More than 2,000 people who moved out of bandit-prone areas in the North Rift counties following a government directive recently are now living a life of misery.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Let State take care of security 'sting' victims

Probe alleged suicide cases with seriousness

A number of deaths have raised eyebrows in Kasarani, Nairobi. The deaths have been reported as suicide but relatives of the deceased think otherwise.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Probe alleged suicide cases with seriousness

Protesters and police must exercise restraint

Azimio has every right to protest. The right to demonstrate and picket is enshrined in our Constitution. However, the Constitution has no room for violent protests.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Protesters and police must exercise restraint

Picking 50 CASs adds burden to the taxpayers

Ruto campaigned on the platform that Uhuru and Raila were seeking to create positions for the elite at the expense of “hustlers” who were struggling under a high cost of living.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Picking 50 CASs adds burden to the taxpayers

Let MPs enact laws to tackle match fixing

Last week, police arrested three suspects who are alleged to have tried to bribe several Nairobi City Stars players so as to influence results in their game with Sofapaka.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Let MPs enact laws to tackle match fixing

Get to the bottom of jobs, scholarship fraud claims

Individuals who will be found guilty of the scamming Kenyans and those responsible for the delay in disbursement of funds to Finland that nearly resulted in deportation of students must be dealt with.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Get to the bottom of jobs, scholarship fraud claims

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