Increasing NSSF contributions only fair if the agency is reformed
Nothing that Kenyans are going through now is new. We have gone through them all amid promises that the situation will get better, only for it to get worse.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Increasing NSSF contributions only fair if the agency is reformed
Kenya T20 league bold move towards reviving dull cricket
What happened to Kenyan cricket?
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Kenya T20 league bold move towards reviving dull cricket
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Cabinet nominees were petted not vetted; process a waste of money
The nominees were so confident they would be approved that some of them went to inspect the offices they were being vetted for before they faced the committee.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Cabinet nominees were petted not vetted; process a waste of money
Before MPs learn table manners and how to use cutlery, they should ensure Kenyans have food
Currently, the whole country is feeling the effects of high cost of living and almost all counties, except those in Nyanza and Western, are receiving relief food.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Before MPs learn table manners and how to use cutlery, they should ensure Kenyans have food
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Vandalising road safety infrastructure puts everyone at risk, but do we care?
We never realise that we are hurting ourselves, directly or indirectly when our actions lead to higher taxes or diversion of taxes to repair facilities that we destroyed.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Vandalising road safety infrastructure puts everyone at risk, but do we care?
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Nairobi residents deserve the noise in surburbs because they create it
People who live in other towns think Nairobi is a stressful place whose residents are always in a hurry to get things done and care less about the feelings of their neighbours. They could be right.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Nairobi residents deserve the noise in surburbs because they create it
Rigathi represents our value system and culture of believing half-truths
Rigathi continues to show that he understands and respects our growing culture of believing half-truths and conspiracy theories provided they come from our favourite political characters.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Rigathi represents our value system and culture of believing half-truths
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Are road accidents a case of narrow minds using wide highways?
The statistics that the police service released on Friday prove that interventions that have been put in place over the years are not working.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Are road accidents a case of narrow minds using wide highways?
HELB should get its act together, let students know if they will get funds this academic year
It is not only unfair, but immoral to keep students guessing, and Helb needs to get its act together and let them know their fate before it is too late.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
HELB should get its act together, let students know if they will get funds this academic year
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Stealing from road accident victims proof we are a nation of thieves at all levels of economy
In other countries, when there is an accident, these ordinary people would rush to offer help, and that includes informing the authorities with an aim that lives, and property be saved.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Stealing from road accident victims proof we are a nation of thieves at all levels of economy
Problems at FKF signify the rot in sports bodies including the ministry
Every now and then, Kenyans throw names of people who should head the Sports ministry because there is a feeling that the wrong people always get appointed and fail to deliver.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Problems at FKF signify the rot in sports bodies including the ministry
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Task forces mask failures; here's how
Many a time, members of these task forces just question the public and staff, who complain and send reports, respectively, about the challenges and what reforms are needed.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Task forces mask failures; here's how
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For women going to Gulf countries as domestic workers, poverty is the enemy
The Government, it seems, fails to make the recruitment agencies commit that they will bring back any of the employees who fall victim to torturous acts otherwise their license get cancelled.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
For women going to Gulf countries as domestic workers, poverty is the enemy
No guarantee that former players make good managers of their national football federations
Experts here being those who represented Kenya on international football pitches or just those who have played football.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
No guarantee that former players make good managers of their national football federations
Our electoral process is cumbersome, costly, disorganised needs reforms
For the past four days, millions of eyeballs have been glued to local television screens and other gadgets to follow the hearings at the Supreme Court.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Our electoral process is cumbersome, costly, disorganised needs reforms
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New mistakes, old disasters we elected are ready for duty - fleecing Kenyans
Several months ago, I wrote here that "Kenyans elect mistakes, then expect the mistakes to provide solutions. When no solutions are offered and problems increase, they look for scapegoats.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
New mistakes, old disasters we elected are ready for duty - fleecing Kenyans
Colour of police uniform a minor detail but it's safe to face trivialities
A certain politician has been sounding so annoyed over the colour of the police uniform. In fact, if the number of times he has spoken about it, he is definitely losing sleep over it.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Colour of police uniform a minor detail but it's safe to face trivialities
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'Guzzler Chambers' most suitable name for Parliament's new block
What are the values of Parliament? If telling lies and stealing are values, then it can be said that Members of Parliament are men and women of virtue.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
'Guzzler Chambers' most suitable name for Parliament's new block
Unless the government effectively fights corruption citizens will remain averse to paying taxes
When you listen to younger Kenyans just starting out in the job market talk about the tax regime, you get the impression they are not so enthusiastic about paying taxes.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Unless the government effectively fights corruption citizens will remain averse to paying taxes
Deputy governors aren't happy campers and something must be done to save them from their bosses
The voters and the political leaders never took time to understand the nuances of these positions, and how office holders will relate, especially in the offices of the governor.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Deputy governors aren't happy campers and something must be done to save them from their bosses
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The brigands have gone home but problem is, we'll pick another lot
Were it not for the constitutional timelines, this cabal of 416 brigands and charlatans would have continued with their nefarious activities.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
The brigands have gone home but problem is, we'll pick another lot
Voters have to take responsibility for the mess that politicians cause
If history is anything to go by, Kenyans can only wish that their choices will make their lives better since what they get is totally different from what was promised in campaigns.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Voters have to take responsibility for the mess that politicians cause
Harsh laws needed to protect parents from thieving school heads
There are children who are yet to report because their parents are still raising funds to meet requirements despite Education ministry's assertions that institutions shouldn't turn learners away.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Harsh laws needed to protect parents from thieving school heads
We need to talk about freedoms and responsibilities of the gay community
Sheila reportedly identified as genderqueer or non-binary lesbian, and the preferred pronoun is 'they,' but for the purposes of this piece, we will use the pronouns 'she' and 'her.'
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
We need to talk about freedoms and responsibilities of the gay community
Mwalimu Award Scheme a good idea, but will the government keep its end of the bargain?
Teachers understand their problems better, and should be listened to when they speak up.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Mwalimu Award Scheme a good idea, but will the government keep its end of the bargain?
With party primaries over, it is now time to ask hard questions
The current campaign season started immediately after the last General Election. Winners started seeing political enemies everywhere, both in and out of their offices.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
With party primaries over, it is now time to ask hard questions
Bomet’s Chepkorir Toto needs support, she is Kenya’s future
What better way to prove that you want to bring change and fresh ideas to uplift people than to run rings around geriatric politicians on the campaign trail and beat them at the ballot?
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Bomet’s Chepkorir Toto needs support, she is Kenya’s future
Government must do better on public communication to inspire confidence and reduce trust deficit
Think of any project initiated by the Government that went on smoothly without any hitches, mostly caused by underhand deals in line ministries and associated state departments.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Government must do better on public communication to inspire confidence and reduce trust deficit
There is need to come up with better initiatives to curb teenage pregnancies
In just a matter of weeks, schools will re-open for what is the First Term after the school calendar was disrupted by the coronavirus.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
There is need to come up with better initiatives to curb teenage pregnancies
Kenyans suffer because they don’t take their leaders to task
For the past several months, Kenyans have been crying over the high cost of living as prices of basic commodities keep rising and standards of living get lower by the hour.
By Clay Muganda 1 year ago
Kenyans suffer because they don’t take their leaders to task
Worry as deadly parasite invades farms
Kevine Okello, a resident of Kano Plains in Kisumu County, is a worried man after an infectious parasite invaded his yellow oleander trees, locally known as chamama.
By Hezron Ochiel 8 years ago
Worry as deadly parasite invades farms
Government launches second voluntary medical male circumcision strategy
The Government has launched the second phase of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) strategy targeting over a million men in the next five years as well as infants below 60 days of age.
By Hezron Ochiel 8 years ago
Government launches second voluntary medical male circumcision strategy
Farmers advised against borrowing
The Privatisation Commission has cautioned sugarcane farmers against borrowing money from financial institutions to buy stakes in the sugar companies.
By Hezron Ochiel 8 years ago
Farmers advised against borrowing
We won’t mark national exams, teachers warn government
Teachers in Nyanza will not to invigilate or mark national examinations until the government complies with a court order and pays them their revised salaries.
By Hezron Ochiel 8 years ago
We won’t mark national exams, teachers warn government
Hospital plans to request upgrade funds from Russia
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is lobbying for financial support from the Russian government.
By Hezron Ochiel 8 years ago
Hospital plans to request upgrade funds from Russia
I was victim of witch-hunt, says nominated Senator Joy Gwendo
The National Alliance Party (TNA) nominated Senator Joy Gwendo has pointed an accusing finger at party Secretary General Onyango Oloo.
By Hezron Ochiel 8 years ago
I was victim of witch-hunt, says nominated Senator Joy Gwendo
Kisumu County puts makeshift pre-school education centres on notice
Kisumu County Government has put on notice owners of pre-school education centres that do not meet construction and safety standards.
By Hezron Ochiel 8 years ago
Kisumu County puts makeshift pre-school education centres on notice
Kisumu water firm in bid to reduce costs
Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company (Kiwasco) is grappling with a tight budget that is threatening its operations.
By Hezron Ochiel 8 years ago
Kisumu water firm in bid to reduce costs
Government challenges counties to tap into cross border travelers
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has challenged Kisumu and other counties connecting Mombasa port to neighbouring countries to tap into cross border travelers to boost domestic tourism.
By Hezron Ochiel 8 years ago
Government challenges counties to tap into cross border travelers
A family’s solo quest to preserve Homa Bay swamp that homes flamingos
A love for mother nature drove Margaret Sole's family to live next to the Ondago Swamp in Homa Bay County.
By Hezron Ochiel 8 years ago
A family’s solo quest to preserve Homa Bay swamp that homes flamingos
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