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Quickly probe attacks against Omtatah and protect him, his family

Although he is a hero in the eyes of the public, Omtatah has earned himself enemies; people who feel threatened by his valiant efforts to stem the tide of corruption within and without government.

By Editorial 11 days ago

Quickly probe attacks against Omtatah and protect him, his family

Pick the best for upcoming Paris Olympic Games

Pick the best for upcoming Paris Olympic Games

By Editorial 12 days ago

Quickly resume talks with striking health workers

Quickly resume talks with striking health workers

By Editorial 16 days ago

Fertiliser: Punish officials who slept on the job

Fertiliser: Punish officials who slept on the job

By Editorial 17 days ago

End doctors strike for UHC dream to remain on course

KMPDU says they were about to reach an agreement but the progress was scuttled after the Council of Governors opposed the draft deal.

By Editorial 18 days ago

End doctors strike for UHC dream to remain on course

Shakahola: State should foot victims' funeral bills

Unfortunately, for reasons best known to it, the government last week hinted that it will not foot the funeral bills of the Shakahola massacre victims.

By Editorial 21 days ago

Shakahola: State should foot victims' funeral bills

Honour Angella Okutoyi with adequate sports facilities

Kenyan tennis sensation Angella Okutoyi's triumph at the 13th African Games in Ghana two days ago, was the hallmark of an arduous journey to stardom.

By Editorial 26 days ago

Honour Angella Okutoyi with adequate sports facilities

Act now to provide every Kenyan with clean water

Today is World Water Day. It's yet another golden opportunity to reflect on the role of water in sustaining life and fostering development.

By Editorial 27 days ago

Act now to provide every Kenyan with clean water

Seek sponsors for Kenya teams to global events

It is not the first time athletics managers have bungled preparations for international events or even shortchanged athletes.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Seek sponsors for Kenya teams to global events

Bishop Wanjiru attackers must be brought to book

Rowdy youths went to the Jesus Is Alive Ministries (JIAM) church in Nairobi on Wednesday last week and demolished a perimeter wall and part of the building.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Bishop Wanjiru attackers must be brought to book

Killing the media will undermine our democracy

After denying independent print media government advertising, government has now gone full throttle and extended the same to television and radio stations.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Killing the media will undermine our democracy

Kenyan women and girls need more than promises

Despite the gains made in recognising the important role that women continue to play in society, we are still lagging behind, or retrogressing in many other respects.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Kenyan women and girls need more than promises

Fluid situation in Haiti calls for change of tack

A state of emergency has been declared in Haiti following an escalation in gang violence in the capital, Port-au-Prince.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Fluid situation in Haiti calls for change of tack

Public views should matter in the law-making process

That the state has had to rethink the law allowing KRA to tax farm produce is an indictment on the charade that is public participation in government decision-making.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Public views should matter in the law-making process

Ruto's support for Raila AU bid should not deflect opposition's vigilance

The unexpected aura of camaraderie between Raila and Ruto, hitherto fierce political opponents, caught both friend and foe flat-footed.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Ruto's support for Raila AU bid should not deflect opposition's vigilance

Spare hard-pressed road users further tax pain

In yet another bid to extract more money from Kenyans, the government last week increased the Petroleum Regulatory Levy from Sh0.25 per litre to Sh0.75.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Spare hard-pressed road users further tax pain

Government should take its austerity measures seriously

Cabinet secretaries and Kenya Kwanza lawmakers have been booked into luxurious hotels and are busy spending the barely available resources that the country has.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Government should take its austerity measures seriously

We cannot run away from the reality of police brutality, Mr Mudavadi

The right thing for Mudavadi to have done in Ethiopia was admit the shortcomings and outline measures the government has taken to minimise cases of police brutality.

By Editorial 1 month ago

We cannot run away from the reality of police brutality, Mr Mudavadi

Raila has what it takes to drive Africa forward

AUC may need someone in the ilk of Raila with his strong will, commitment and networking skills to take the continent forward especially in its quest to realise Agenda 2063

By Editorial 2 months ago

Raila has what it takes to drive Africa forward

TSC and teachers' unions must find common ground

The Constitution is very clear on the matter of public participation and the need for parties to sit down at a round table to iron out whatever differences might affect their work.

By Editorial 2 months ago

TSC and teachers' unions must find common ground

Acquittal of persons accused of graft should spur search for justice

The DPP must see to it that all criminal cases are tried to their logical conclusion and account to the public.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Acquittal of persons accused of graft should spur search for justice

East Africa must pick lessons from Ivory Coast Afcon

The Local Organising Committee has shown that Africa can organise a successful event without the usual complains of stadium quality, poor training facilities or even chaotic transport system.

By Editorial 2 months ago

East Africa must pick lessons from Ivory Coast Afcon

End shameful fights over War Memorial Hospital

Clearly, the youths who invaded the hospital have nothing to do with the wrangles. They were most likely paid to cause chaos and ensure that services at the hospital do not resume.

By Editorial 2 months ago

End shameful fights over War Memorial Hospital

Let's prepare for a classic Safari Rally next month

The Safari Rally has been confirmed as the third round of the 2024 World Rally Championship (WRC) and reverts to its original traditional Easter holidays weekend date for the first time in 27 years.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Let's prepare for a classic Safari Rally next month

Actualise elusive dream to set up fertiliser plant

It is unacceptable that after 60 years after independence, Kenya still relies on expensive fertiliser imports and the generosity of foreigners to drive this important sector.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Actualise elusive dream to set up fertiliser plant

Don't inflict more pain on road users, Mr Murkomen

It is unconscionable for the government to mull such tax moves at a time when Kenyans, including the salaried ones and those in business can hardly make ends meet due to high taxation

By Editorial 2 months ago

Don't inflict more pain on road users, Mr Murkomen

Time to change mode of bursary disbursement

Time has come for the government to rectify this glaring anomaly by taking bursaries away from politicians and, preferably, placing them under the Ministry of Education.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Time to change mode of bursary disbursement

Kenya Airways needs to get it right this time

The National Treasury has disclosed that it has directed Kenya Airways to hire a consultant that will help the national flag carrier to onboard an equity investor.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Kenya Airways needs to get it right this time

Address farmers' woes before imposing new tax

Plans by the government to slap farmers with a five per cent withholding tax could be ill-advised coming at a time when the sector is reeling from a myriad of challenges.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Address farmers' woes before imposing new tax

Don't let poverty block any students' progress

Last year, the government introduced a new university and colleges' funding model. Students who qualify for placement to these institutions are eligible for scholarships and loans.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Don't let poverty block any students' progress

Ensure timely release of school capitation in 2024

Schools are set to open on January 8, 2024, after more than two months of holiday. No doubt, the prospects have begun to fill parents with pressure to raise school fees

By Editorial 3 months ago

Ensure timely release of school capitation in 2024

Lands ministry should get rid of rogue officers

Concerns have emerged after some individuals in Nakuru County in possession of what they believed were genuine title deeds discovered they had been dispossessed of their properties.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Lands ministry should get rid of rogue officers

Explain reason behind alienation of Nairobi sewerage plant's land

The privatisation of Ruai sewerage land by Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki raises pertinent questions that should not go unanswered.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Explain reason behind alienation of Nairobi sewerage plant's land

Celebrate but don't forget to spread the Christmas cheer

Thousands, if not millions of people, therefore, cannot celebrate Christmas and even the New Year in the traditional Kenyan fashion. Some have no food, no decent clothes, no drinks.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Celebrate but don't forget to spread the Christmas cheer

Explore more ways to tap youth talent

The government must be aware that most learners may not be interested in joining the military and other disciplined services and instead, would be desirous of pursuing interests in other fields.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Explore more ways to tap youth talent

Allow no one to stoke fire in DRC from Nairobi

The important question is whether the Congo River Alliance, which is said to include nine rebel groups, seeks to bring change through peaceful means or war.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Allow no one to stoke fire in DRC from Nairobi

Kenyans still want the truth about Kimwarer

The former Treasury Cabinet Secretary claims the charges against him "were meant to achieve extraneous political interests as opposed to the real matter of the case as presented in court".

By Editorial 3 months ago

Kenyans still want the truth about Kimwarer

Trade agreement with EU will benefit Kenya

The signing of a trade agreement between Kenya and the European Union (EU) is a welcome move that will boost the country's economic activities on the global stage.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Trade agreement with EU will benefit Kenya

Ensure 100pc transition to secondary school

Many parents and guardians have been hit hard by the prevailing hard economic times and might therefore not be able to fund their children's education.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Ensure 100pc transition to secondary school

Security recruitment should not favour NYS

Paramilitary training should not give an edge to NYS graduates over all other Kenyan youths when it comes to security personnel's recruitment

By Editorial 4 months ago

Security recruitment should not favour NYS

Exploits of Junior Stars offer hope for football future

The national Under-18 boys team's stellar performance in the Cecafa Championship that ended yesterday was a revelation of the potential that the country holds.

By Editorial 4 months ago

Exploits of Junior Stars offer hope for football future

Keep an eye on China pneumonia outbreak

There has been panic because it would be unfathomable to imagine the world being engulfed by another major virus outbreak even before it heals from the wounds inflicted by Covid-19.

By Editorial 4 months ago

Keep an eye on China pneumonia outbreak

Address doctor's plight to stem strikes, save lives

Doctors in at least six counties have issued strike notices that in the next few days, they will down tools. This could easily pass as an assertion any time of the year since it has become the norm.

By Editorial 4 months ago

Address doctor's plight to stem strikes, save lives

Pension scheme for athletes is a welcome move

Sportsmen and women usually have a limited career period due to several factors including age, timeliness and physical demands.

By Editorial 4 months ago

Pension scheme for athletes is a welcome move

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