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100 words on how to milk Waheshimiwa

Political clouds are already gathering in campuses. For some, it will be a reunion as the ‘sponsors’ come back to school, only this time to ask for votes.

By Felix Kavii 8 years ago

100 words on how to milk Waheshimiwa

Don’t graduate with ‘second degrees,’ VC warns freshers

Don’t graduate with ‘second degrees,’ VC warns freshers

By Innocent Tsalwa 8 years ago

Bid to build hostel for cancer patients at KNH welcome

Bid to build hostel for cancer patients at KNH welcome

By Brian Mutoro 8 years ago

African leaders are propagating war

African leaders are propagating war

By Frankline Omondi 8 years ago

Witness protection agency finally up and running

Witness protection is recognised as a fundamental human right by various instruments of both International and national law, in the administration of justice.

By Calvine Oredi 8 years ago

Witness protection agency finally up and running

A bloody affair in Bangladesh's capital during Eid al-Adha celebrations

Dhaka town turned into a blood city after Muslims celebrated the Islamic festival Eid al-Adha by slaughtering animals.

By Julian Kamau 8 years ago

A bloody affair in Bangladesh's capital during Eid al-Adha celebrations

An A-student who worked at posho mill due to lack of school fees gets scholarship

About a month ago, Saul Obwanda was a frail, demoralised and hopeless young man.

By Kevine Omollo 8 years ago

An A-student who worked at posho mill due to lack of school fees gets scholarship

Over 120 students from Kitutu Chache to get help from Sh4m bursary

Over 120 university students from humble families in Kitutu Chache North will benefit from a Sh4 million bursary raised by professionals from the area.

By Erick Abuga 8 years ago

Over 120 students from Kitutu Chache to get help from Sh4m bursary

University of Nairobi takes lion’s share of students as over 6,000 report

University of Nairobi has admitted 6,127 students who sat the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2015, the highest number ever.

By Daniel Psirmoi 8 years ago

University of Nairobi takes lion’s share of students as over 6,000 report

Private universities admit 12,000 students

More than 12,000 Government-sponsored students admitted to private universities will report to their respective colleges on Monday.

By Augustine Oduor 8 years ago

Private universities admit 12,000 students

Are Chinese taking Kenyans for a ride?

I read somewhere how a Chinese road construction company is set to earn super profits from a road it is constructing.

By Githuku Mungai 8 years ago

Are Chinese taking Kenyans for a ride?

CORD's Mombasa rally a waste of time

As Jubilee plans to launch the new party on Saturday, it's all systems go for the ruling party and its affiliates as we approach next year's elections.

By Christopher Ngolo 8 years ago

CORD's Mombasa rally a waste of time

100 words on getting pregnant in campus

It’s every girl’s dream to live that cycle — school to get an education, get a good job, then find a husband to start a family, in that order.

By Felix Kavii 8 years ago

100 words on getting pregnant in campus

New record as 4,000 students join Kisii University

Kisii University has admitted 4,000 first year students.

By Innocent Tsalwa 8 years ago

New record as 4,000 students join Kisii University

I made money as mortuary attendant in first year

My most memorable time in campus was my first year and last year as an undergrad.

By Hudson Gumbihi 8 years ago

I made money as mortuary attendant in first year

Forget haters, Technical university of Kenya is the best — Don tells freshers

First year students joining the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) have been asked to embrace studies if they are to succeed.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 8 years ago

Forget haters, Technical university of Kenya is the best — Don tells freshers

Student cuts penis over witchcraft

A 25-year-old university student is recuperating at Homa Bay County Hospital after injuring his penis.

By James Omoro 8 years ago

Student cuts penis over witchcraft

Hassan Wario resignation is inevitable

Resignation is not a crime even though unemployment rate in Kenya is high. IEBC learned the hard way and the Sports Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario should resign quickly before this whole issue becomes a political affair.

By Kelvin Adongo 8 years ago

Hassan Wario resignation is inevitable

County governments should invest more in the people

The problem in Kenya is that we associate development with building of infrastructure -in form of construction of roads, schools and other institutions.

By Onyiego Felix 8 years ago

County governments should invest more in the people

CBK's confusion that may jeopardize cheap loans in Kenya

Central Bank of Kenya has completely failed to clear the air on three main issues that may jeopardize the implementation the new Banking Amendment Act, 2016. These confusions brought by CBK are as follows;

By Njenga Solomon 8 years ago

CBK's confusion that may jeopardize cheap loans in Kenya

Worthy lessons from Ole Ntimama

For 40 years, the late William ole Ntimama served his constituents in an appropriate manner and became an influential leader.

By Innocent Oleche 8 years ago

Worthy lessons from Ole Ntimama

Helb frustrating graduates with hefty fines

My colleague at work initiated a debate on the Higher Education Loans Board's loans repayment terms and consequences of defaulting.

By Nicholas sewe 8 years ago

Helb frustrating graduates with hefty fines

Kenya is a 'man eat man' society

Kenyans are indeed a resilient lot and nothing can attest to this more than the recent Rio Olympics fiasco.

By Onyiego Felix 8 years ago

Kenya is a 'man eat man' society

Current MPs will regret defection law

Our MPs have gone down in history for enacting laws they will regret when the time comes to apply the same laws against them.

By Shem Onyuro 8 years ago

Current MPs will regret defection law

Ruth Jebet feted by Bahrain King after winning the first gold medal for the country

Ruth Jebet, the ex-Kenyan who won gold at the Rio olympics was received like a queen at her adopted country Bahrain.

By Julian Kamau 8 years ago

Ruth Jebet feted by Bahrain King after winning the first gold medal for the country

Kinisu's resignation was long overdue

The resignation of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission chairman Philip Kinisu was long overdue. Public officers serve on the basis of trust and that is why they are expected to be beyond reproach.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Kinisu's resignation was long overdue

What to look for when electing MCAs in 2017

It has been four years since the advent of devolution in Kenya.

By Onyiego Felix 8 years ago

What to look for when electing MCAs in 2017

Jubilee should not favour Eugene Wamalwa in bid for city job

A few days ago, the battle between Jubilee and CORD went a notch higher after reports that Water Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa is being fronted by individuals in the ruling coalition to vie for the position of Nairobi governor.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Jubilee should not favour Eugene Wamalwa in bid for city job

‘Love for mitumba killing TAIFA laptop’- JKUAT Deputy Vice Chancelor

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) recently came under fire after making it compulsory for new students to purchase the locally assembled TAIFA A3 laptop, payable in two instalments of Sh 20,950 and Sh 20,000.

By Brian Guserwa 8 years ago

‘Love for mitumba killing TAIFA laptop’- JKUAT Deputy Vice Chancelor

Avril- I was a bit stuck-up in campus

I joined the University of Nairobi in 2006 to study Production Design.

By Brian Guserwa 8 years ago

Avril- I was a bit stuck-up in campus

Hostel crisis bites as freshers flood Maseno and JKUAT Campuses

As many universities begin to receive first-year students, it seems the accommodation crisis is worsening.

By Brian Guserwa 8 years ago

Hostel crisis bites as freshers flood Maseno and JKUAT Campuses

State to blame for delayed cement firm

Nigerian Aliko Dangote’s plan to set up a cement factory in Kenyan seems to have run into a storm.

By Joseph musyoki 8 years ago

State to blame for delayed cement firm

Blunders that could cost Evans Kidero in 2017 elections

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero’s four years in office have been characterised by what critics describe as miscalculations and blunders that could cost him the next elections.

By Benedict Arwa 8 years ago

Blunders that could cost Evans Kidero in 2017 elections

Housing crisis looms as 2,500 join Narok university college

He said as a result, the real estate owners have taken advantage of the situation to increase rent by up to 20 per cent.

By Robert Kiplagat 8 years ago

Housing crisis looms as 2,500 join Narok university college

Technical university denies sacking former vice chancellor

Technical University of Mombasa acting Vice Chancellor Laila Abubakar Monday informed a court that the institution never dismissed its former vice chancellor, Joseph Mwatellah.

By Joackim Bwana 8 years ago

Technical university denies sacking former vice chancellor

School drivers should be vetted

Latest statistics from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) indicate that up to 180 students have died in motor vehicle accidents in the past eight months.

By Brian Mutoro 8 years ago

School drivers should be vetted

Sports Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario should be fired over Rio fiasco

It was such a shame when police discovered that kits meant to the national athletics team to the Rio Olympics were locked up in some offices.

By JUSTIN N. NKARANGA 8 years ago

Sports Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario should be fired over Rio fiasco

Why private varsities deal may flop

The new deal between the government of Kenya and private varsities that will see the institutions admit government sponsored students will flop if tuition fee is not adequately settled.

By Njenga Solomon 8 years ago

Why private varsities deal may flop

Let's not bring back ranking of schools

For years, ranking of schools in national examinations has been a hot potato.

By Ronald Ngetich 8 years ago

Let's not bring back ranking of schools

It is time for Raila Odinga to back Luhya candidate

A section of Nyanza legislators recently announced they will not support another presidential candidate other than Raila Odinga.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

It is time for Raila Odinga to back Luhya candidate

Hiring new IEBC bosses might not be the answer

Kenyan dailies have in the past few days highlighted the ongoing row revolving around electoral reforms.

By Rachael mwangi 8 years ago

Hiring new IEBC bosses might not be the answer

Women are abusing Sexual Offenses Act

Busia Woman Representative Florence Mutua has tabled a Bill to introduce new offences in the Sexual Offences Act.

By Ndungu Waweru 8 years ago

Women are abusing Sexual Offenses Act

First ever girl to get public varsity admission feted

Residents of Giika location in Igembe South sub-county last weekend feted their first ever girl to go to university.

By Phares Mutembei 8 years ago

First ever girl to get public varsity admission feted

Helb gives students more cash

The Government has raised the minimum amount of money that it loans out to university students

By Augustine Oduor 8 years ago

Helb gives students more cash

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