Yes, it's not right to detain bodies over unpaid bills

Kenya’s healthcare system has carried out a silent, shameful stain of detaining patients and dead bodies over unpaid medical bills for several decades. 

By 14 days ago

Probe extortion claims against Senate team

Legislators in this and past Parliaments have been accused of taking bribes, including in the toilets, in order to pass contentious motions, most of which are against public interest.

By 17 days ago

Nutritionists body has no powers to starve the media

KNDI’s letter to MCK is an unconstitutional attempt to silence the media.

By 21 days ago

Neglect of less fortunate Kenyans shameful

Society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable people. On this score, the government of Kenya ranks poorly.

By 25 days ago

Boda boda crisis turns livelihood into lawlessness

Born out of necessity to fill gaps left by a poor public transport system, boda boda sector created informal jobs for thousands of youth as well as a lifeline for commuters across towns and villages.

By 27 days ago

President's directive will worsen woes in schools

Headteachers already struggling to keep their schools operational now have the additional burden of accepting students without fees and other prerequisites for admission.

By 1 month ago

Back-door public jobs hold back our growth prospects

As schools buckle under inadequate funding, Kenyans must ask: who benefits from illegal appointments, and who pays the price? The answer is painfully clear.

By 1 month ago

Surrogacy: Act to end our women's exploitation

In Kenya, surrogate mothers are paid between Sh200,000 and Sh1 million per pregnancy, while surrogate mothers in America earn about Sh10 million per pregnancy.

By 1 month ago

2027 election technology must be beyond reproach

With the latest revelations about Smartmatic Technology systems, the questions we have all along been avoiding must be confronted.

By 1 month ago

Protest strongly over Russia's illegal military hiring

It is clear Vladimir Putin is determined to defeat Ukraine by all means. But he should not rely on Africans to win this war.

By 1 month ago

Violence must not define our elections

The violence witnessed during the recent campaigns and by-elections across the country is a shameful betrayal of Kenya’s democratic aspirations

By 3 months ago

We deserve truth on workers' abuse in Gulf

Hundreds of Kenyan women have returned from the Middle East with first-hand accounts of physical, verbal and sexual assault, or at worst, death threats.

By 3 months ago

Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-on

The National Police Service is synonymous with corruption and virtually every adult Kenyan has a story to tell about it.

By 3 months ago

For Kenya to maintain its pride, doping must be stamped out

The war against doping is far from being won when the menace can’t be declared a national emergency even when a world record holder is sanctioned.

By 3 months ago

Take voter registration centres closer to people

If it is serious about registering a big number of Kenyans, IEBC must take registration centres closer to the people.

By 3 months ago

Cybercrime law a threat to freedom of speech

Under this law, any person who makes a post or comment that offends another party is liable to a fine of up to Sh20 million or a jail term of up to 10 years.

By 4 months ago

Raila has left an indelible mark on Kenyan politics

Kenya has lost a great leader, a man who seemed larger than life and walked our political landscape like a colossus. 

By 4 months ago

Police wrangles denying youth opportunities

The wrangling between the police hierarchy and the civilian arm of the commission could not be more ill-timed or more dangerous.

By 4 months ago

Yes, it's not right to detain bodies over unpaid bills

Kenya’s healthcare system has carried out a silent, shameful stain of detaining patients and dead bodies over unpaid medical bills for several decades. 

By 14 days ago

Probe extortion claims against Senate team

Legislators in this and past Parliaments have been accused of taking bribes, including in the toilets, in order to pass contentious motions, most of which are against public interest.

By 17 days ago

Nutritionists body has no powers to starve the media

KNDI’s letter to MCK is an unconstitutional attempt to silence the media.

By 21 days ago

Neglect of less fortunate Kenyans shameful

Society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable people. On this score, the government of Kenya ranks poorly.

By 25 days ago

Boda boda crisis turns livelihood into lawlessness

Born out of necessity to fill gaps left by a poor public transport system, boda boda sector created informal jobs for thousands of youth as well as a lifeline for commuters across towns and villages.

By 27 days ago

President's directive will worsen woes in schools

Headteachers already struggling to keep their schools operational now have the additional burden of accepting students without fees and other prerequisites for admission.

By 1 month ago

Back-door public jobs hold back our growth prospects

As schools buckle under inadequate funding, Kenyans must ask: who benefits from illegal appointments, and who pays the price? The answer is painfully clear.

By 1 month ago

Surrogacy: Act to end our women's exploitation

In Kenya, surrogate mothers are paid between Sh200,000 and Sh1 million per pregnancy, while surrogate mothers in America earn about Sh10 million per pregnancy.

By 1 month ago

2027 election technology must be beyond reproach

With the latest revelations about Smartmatic Technology systems, the questions we have all along been avoiding must be confronted.

By 1 month ago

Protest strongly over Russia's illegal military hiring

It is clear Vladimir Putin is determined to defeat Ukraine by all means. But he should not rely on Africans to win this war.

By 1 month ago

Violence must not define our elections

The violence witnessed during the recent campaigns and by-elections across the country is a shameful betrayal of Kenya’s democratic aspirations

By 3 months ago

We deserve truth on workers' abuse in Gulf

Hundreds of Kenyan women have returned from the Middle East with first-hand accounts of physical, verbal and sexual assault, or at worst, death threats.

By 3 months ago

Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-on

The National Police Service is synonymous with corruption and virtually every adult Kenyan has a story to tell about it.

By 3 months ago

For Kenya to maintain its pride, doping must be stamped out

The war against doping is far from being won when the menace can’t be declared a national emergency even when a world record holder is sanctioned.

By 3 months ago

Take voter registration centres closer to people

If it is serious about registering a big number of Kenyans, IEBC must take registration centres closer to the people.

By 3 months ago

Cybercrime law a threat to freedom of speech

Under this law, any person who makes a post or comment that offends another party is liable to a fine of up to Sh20 million or a jail term of up to 10 years.

By 4 months ago

Raila has left an indelible mark on Kenyan politics

Kenya has lost a great leader, a man who seemed larger than life and walked our political landscape like a colossus. 

By 4 months ago

Police wrangles denying youth opportunities

The wrangling between the police hierarchy and the civilian arm of the commission could not be more ill-timed or more dangerous.

By 4 months ago

Yes, it's not right to detain bodies over unpaid bills

Kenya’s healthcare system has carried out a silent, shameful stain of detaining patients and dead bodies over unpaid medical bills for several decades. 

By 14 days ago

Probe extortion claims against Senate team

Legislators in this and past Parliaments have been accused of taking bribes, including in the toilets, in order to pass contentious motions, most of which are against public interest.

By 17 days ago

Nutritionists body has no powers to starve the media

KNDI’s letter to MCK is an unconstitutional attempt to silence the media.

By 21 days ago

Neglect of less fortunate Kenyans shameful

Society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable people. On this score, the government of Kenya ranks poorly.

By 25 days ago