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Why voting makes economic sense

It is also expected that voters are enlightened and vote for issues that matter to them. And the representatives follow through and ensure their voter aspirations are fulfilled.

By XN Iraki 1 day ago

Why voting makes economic sense

Why electing more women to positions of leadership is good for the country

Why electing more women to positions of leadership is good for the country

By Dominic Omondi 4 days ago

Sleuths want mastermind of outlawed 'Confirm Gang' detained for 30 days

Sleuths want mastermind of outlawed 'Confirm Gang' detained for 30 days

By Daniel Chege and Bradley Sikolia 5 days ago

Seven burnt to death after bandits attack villages in Turkana East

Seven burnt to death after bandits attack villages in Turkana East

By Edna Rono and Kennedy Gachuhi 8 days ago

Gideon Moi vows to address Baringo insecurity

The Senator has pushed for return of Police Reservists. Ilchamus happy with his work and promise to vote for him.

By Julius Chepkwony 9 days ago

Gideon Moi vows to address Baringo insecurity

Terror threats and heavy security: Inside Mandera political campaigns

Interestingly, the residents’ ability to identify and trace suspicious ‘visitors’ by following their footsteps has been helpful in some areas.

By Jacinta Mutura 13 days ago

Terror threats and heavy security: Inside Mandera political campaigns

Why conservation of mangrove ecosystem is a big deal and the role you could play

Forests, grasslands, croplands, wetlands, savannahs, and other terrestrial ecosystems are in dire need of some level of protection and restoration aimed at restoring ecological integrity.

By Rudolf Makhanu 14 days ago

Why conservation of mangrove ecosystem is a big deal and the role you could play

Politicians are not talking enough about environmental conservation

It is disturbing that while millions of Kenyans face starvation due to drought, the conservation of natural ecosystems such as mangroves and other wetlands only get token mention, if at all.

By Julie Mulonga 15 days ago

Politicians are not talking enough about environmental conservation

Baragoi police launch manhunt for gunmen who killed High school teacher

Cyrus Kirukura, a teacher at Baragoi High School had left the premises to seek medication at a nearby health facility before he was ambushed.

By Michael Saitoti 15 days ago

Baragoi police launch manhunt for gunmen who killed High school teacher

Sh6.5b plan to tame insecurity in four counties takes shape

Each of the four counties in the partnership will receive Sh500 million per year to fund its development and security kitty.

By James Munyeki and Julius Chepkwony 17 days ago

Sh6.5b plan to tame insecurity in four counties takes shape

Decolonise conservation, put it in hands of locals

Let locals know this school, that hospital, stadium or college was built using money from parks near them. Locals must be put at the centre of conservation to increase their responsibility to nature.

By Lynet Otieno 18 days ago

Decolonise conservation, put it in hands of locals

African countries make pact to raise Sh200b to fund conservation goals

African leaders have set out an ambitious target of ending donor reliance and finding ways to finance conservation activities in their countries.

By Saada Hassan 18 days ago

African countries make pact to raise Sh200b to fund conservation goals

Probe police killing of alleged Nakuru gang members

Human rights groups have decried the disappearance and murder of more than 300 people since 2009. Kenya should abide by the International Conventions.

By Editorial 19 days ago

Probe police killing of alleged Nakuru gang members

Conseslus battles to bag bronze medal

Conseslus Kipruto, continued with form recovery to battle for bronze position as Moroccan Soufiane El Bakkali reigned supreme in men's 3,000m finals in Oregon.

By Dennis Okeyo 21 days ago

Conseslus battles to bag bronze medal

Conseslus Kipruto bags bronze in 3000m steeplechase

Two-time defending champion Conseslus Kipruto grabbed bronze in 3,000m steeplechase at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States

By Odero Charles 22 days ago

Conseslus Kipruto bags bronze in 3000m steeplechase

Kenyan 3,000m steeplechase dominance faces tough test in Oregon show

Defending champion Conseslus Kipruto will shoulder Kenya’s hope of protecting men’s 3,000m steeplechase turf at the World Athletics Championships

By Jonathan Komen and Dennis Okeyo 23 days ago

Kenyan 3,000m steeplechase dominance faces tough test in Oregon show

Conseslus Kipruto, Leonard Bett and Kibiwott through to men's 3000m steeplechase finals as El Bakkali gets speedy start

Morocco's Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali got his bid for a first world title off to a strong start on Friday by producing the fastest time

By Reuters 25 days ago

Conseslus Kipruto, Leonard Bett and Kibiwott through to men's 3000m steeplechase finals as El Bakkali gets speedy start

Baringo turmoil

Baringo turmoil

By Harrison Muriuki 25 days ago

Baringo turmoil

NSE tipped for further decline as inflation, rates hike batter economy

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which meets on July 27, is expected to raise the Central Bank Rate by between 50 and 100 basis points (0.5 to one per cent).

By Peter Theuri 28 days ago

NSE tipped for further decline as inflation, rates hike batter economy

Four murder suspects arrested in Busia

Busia county police commandant Maxwell Nyaema today morning said the suspects aged between 18 and 26 hail from Samia area but were arrested in Ugenya, Siaya County.

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

Four murder suspects arrested in Busia

UK Prime Minister Boris set to resign

Johnson had defied pressure to quit on Wednesday from senior ministers and a mounting rebellion within his ruling Conservative Party, saying he will fight off any attempts to oust him.

By Agencies 1 month ago

UK Prime Minister Boris set to resign

Boris Johnson digs in as ministers, lawmakers desert UK government

More than 50 ministers have quit the government in less than 48 hours, saying Johnson was not fit to be in charge after a series of scandals, while dozens in his Conservative Party are in open revolt.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Boris Johnson digs in as ministers, lawmakers desert UK government

Baringo, West Pokot curfew extended by a month

State extends dusk-to-dawn curfew for a month in parts of Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot, Rift Valley Regional Coordinator Maalim Mohamed announces.

By Godfrey Oundoh 1 month ago

Baringo, West Pokot curfew extended by a month

Millionaire investors hit big as NSE sheds Sh653b in six months

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed last Thursday with the combined value of all stocks at Sh1.939 trillion compared with Sh2.592 trillion at the beginning of the year.

By Patrick Alushula 1 month ago

Millionaire investors hit big as NSE sheds Sh653b in six months

Meet Kenya's 10 million tree girl

Alice Wanjiru is eight years old, has already planted 4000 trees and plans to plant 10 million more in the next five years.

By Shaun Mutua 1 month ago

Meet Kenya's 10 million tree girl

Tracking the Big Five

What comes to mind when you think of Lewa? For many, this would be the Lewa Safari Marathon that was held last weekend or the Lewa as a conservancy.

By Ferdinand Mwongela 1 month ago

Tracking the Big Five

How stolen phone led police to arrest Nakuru serial killer

The arrest of the prime suspect in Kisii and subsequent arrest of his accomplices in Nakuru was courtesy of a mobile phone he stole from a victim they killed and burned last year.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

How stolen phone led police to arrest Nakuru serial killer

Police operation nets 19 illegal guns, as curfew enforced

Jaldesa revealed that suspected bandits who were on police watch list were yet to surrender their illegal firearms and that the next step is to forcefully disarm them.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Police operation nets 19 illegal guns, as curfew enforced

Prime suspect, five others in string of murders in Nakuru arrested

Main suspect in string of murders in Nakuru, five other people arrested in Kisii; Criminal Investigations Officer Anthony Sunguti confirms.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

Prime suspect, five others in string of murders in Nakuru arrested

Maasai in Tanzania move to new homes amid eviction efforts

Government officials say the Maasai are being asked to voluntarily leave their homes, located in parts of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

By VOA 1 month ago

Maasai in Tanzania move to new homes amid eviction efforts

Manchester City legend Fernandinho returns to Brazil's Athletico Paranaense

Veteran midfielder Fernandinho has returned to his former club Athletico Paranaense after parting ways with Manchester City.

By Xinhua 1 month ago

Manchester City legend Fernandinho returns to Brazil's Athletico Paranaense

Nakuru Insecurity: Police arrest 128, launch hunt for gang heads

Police arrest 128 suspects linked to gang in Nakuru; recover 436 mobile phones, 77 weapons, Regional Commissioner Maalim Mohamed says security operation ongoing.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

Nakuru Insecurity: Police arrest 128, launch hunt for gang heads

Nakuru Town East MP Gikaria grilled over insecurity in county

Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria currently being interrogated at Nakuru DCI offices over rising insecurity in the county, Investigation Officer Sunguti confirms.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Nakuru Town East MP Gikaria grilled over insecurity in county

Leaving behind politically stable DR Congo will cement Uhuru's legacy

Since Congo puts the EAC in security limbo, Kenya remains concerned. For Uhuru, success in making Congo stable would be part of his legacy in foreign policy.

By Macharia Munene 1 month ago

Leaving behind politically stable DR Congo will cement Uhuru's legacy

Forex reserves at month's low amid dollar shortage

Foreign exchange (forex) reserves dropped to $8.11 billion (Sh952.6 billion) on June 16.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

Forex reserves at month's low amid dollar shortage

Four people killed in Isiolo raid

According to a police report, the four include a mother and her two children, who were shot dead during the dawn attack.

By Ali Abdi 1 month ago

Four people killed in Isiolo raid

Conservationists want plans to improve Tsavo ecosystem fast-tracked

From 21 million hectares in the 1990s, only 14 million hectares of the Tsavo ecosystem were intact by 2018, and to date, water sources are drying fast.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Conservationists want plans to improve Tsavo ecosystem fast-tracked

Lawmaker protests planned Maasai eviction in Tanzania

The Maa community leaders in Narok want the alleged eviction stopped or they will sue the Tanzanian government.

By Godfrey Oundoh 1 month ago

Lawmaker protests planned Maasai eviction in Tanzania

Listen to the cry of women and improve security in troubled Kerio Valley

Residents of Kerio Valley feel betrayed and abandoned by a government they look up to for protection, local leadership stands accused of complicity through acts of omission and commission.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Listen to the cry of women and improve security in troubled Kerio Valley

Act urgently to stop ongoing massacre in Kerio Valley

Children have been murdered while tending to their families’ animals. Entire villages have been wiped out in some attacks. Hundreds of people have fled their homes.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

Act urgently to stop ongoing massacre in Kerio Valley

Man on fake lawyer charge to be held for 14 days

Kahiro has been on police radar since June 2021 following numerous complaints by victims who are alleged to have paid him to represent them on various matters.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Man on fake lawyer charge to be held for 14 days

Dusk to dawn curfew imposed in North Rift regions affected by insecurity

Government imposes 30-day dusk to dawn curfew in parts of Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot over insecurity, Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Maalim Mohamed announces.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Dusk to dawn curfew imposed in North Rift regions affected by insecurity

UK PM Boris Johnson wins confidence vote with 59 share

UK premier Boris Johnson wins confidence vote with a majority of Conservative MPs deciding to stick with him; he'd have lost PM seat had he been voted out

By Reuters 2 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson wins confidence vote with 59 share

Fun facts about Dung Beetles

On average, dung beetles can roll a ball of dung 50 times their weight. The bull-headed dung beetle can haul more than 1,100 times its body weight.

By Winnie Makena 2 months ago

Fun facts about Dung Beetles

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