Three police officers stabbed during strange rampage

Police officers from Makutano Police Station responded to distress calls from members of the public

By Irissheel Shanzu 16 days ago

Unpleasant vs Greed

Unpleasant vs Greed

By Harry 17 days ago

Twenty-eight schools get modern classrooms with digital tools

Some 28 schools spread across Meru, Isiolo, and Laikipia counties have benefited from modern classrooms, digital learning tools, and other educational empowerment.

By Phares Mutembei 17 days ago

The deepening divide in Senior school admissions

Transition to senior secondary school has exposed deep cracks in the education system, pitting government assurances against mounting frustration from parents, teachers and policy experts.

By Mike Kihaki 17 days ago

Kenya secures German backing for 100pc clean energy target

Kenya and Germany have strengthened their decades-long partnership during a two-day official visit by Germany's Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul

By Mike Kihaki 17 days ago

Kanjama: How integrity is eroding confidence in Judiciary

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has raised concern over what he described as declining integrity within the Judiciary and the broader legal profession

By Mike Kihaki 17 days ago

Kajiado leaders decry low Grade 10 transition rate, urge gov't intervention

Leaders in Kajiado County have raised alarm over a low Grade 10 transition rate as the reporting deadline set by the Ministry of Education lapses today.

By Peterson Githaiga 17 days ago

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Why Kenya's catalytic funds are not effective in poverty alleviation

Behind the much-publicised Sh30 billion Nyota project and its allure of "free" money lies a harsh reality: the government is using the programme mainly as a relief measure.

By Graham Kajilwa 17 days ago

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KPC set to shake up NSE top 10 as it seeks Sh106 billion in IPO

The State aims to offload its 65 per cent stake when the company heads to the bourse in March 9.

By Graham Kajilwa 17 days ago

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Why Ruto is under fire over Safaricom, KPC sale

On Monday, the government launched KPC's Initial Public Offer (IPO), which will be the biggest in the region in more than a decade.

By Macharia Kamau and Irene Githinji 17 days ago

Communications professionals should use artificial intelligence ethically

The use of AI in communications must adhere to a Code of Ethics emphasising transparency and accuracy, while safeguarding the necessity of accountability.

By Ngulamu Jonathan 17 days ago

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Babu stirs ODM pot with threat to call for a parallel NDC

Owino accused ODM's old guard of engineering a plan to deny him the party ticket by simply "stringing him along"

By Josphat Thiong'o 17 days ago

Two-time stop methods when the price goes nowhere in Forex trading

In Kenya, many people encounter forex trading through mobile platforms, market groups or discussions with friends who follow global currency movements.

By Schlachthaus Limited 17 days ago

Dairy farmers in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties embrace insurance

With a dairy herd of 60 cows, David Mwenda says he had to insure them against various risks, including disease.

By Phares Mutembei 18 days ago

Juniors put up good show at Nyali and Windsor clubs

Junior golfers staged brilliant performances during separate tournaments at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa County and Windsor Country Club in Nairobi on Sunday.

By Maarufu Mohamed 18 days ago

Nairobi set to anchor UNESCO's regional hub in Africa

Kenya is pushing to position Nairobi as UNESCO's regional hub anchor in Africa.

By Mike Kihaki 18 days ago

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Gachagua is repeating mistakes that led to his impeachment

Gachagua is, in large measure, the author of his own downfall. His impeachment bears the hallmarks of a profound rupture with Dr Ruto, the man who once elevated him.

By Leonard Khafafa 18 days ago

Why Muhoozi wants to 'extinguish' Bobi Wine

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has triggered international condemnation after issuing graphic threats to kill opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi.

By Mike Kihaki 18 days ago

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Lamu pipeline ties KPC's growth to complex oil export plan

The Kenya Pipeline Company could be compelled to pump billions of shillings towards converting its storage tanks in Mombasa to handle crude oil from the Lokichar oil fields for export.

By Macharia Kamau 18 days ago

Investment group commits Sh2b for new industrial real estate investment trust

The new ALP Reit is the first industrial Income Reit (I-Reit) in East Africa, pioneering the use of the tax-efficient instrument in Kenya's industrial real estate sector.

By Graham Kajilwa 18 days ago

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Nuclear power, cancer and claims of toxic waste in N. Eastern Kenya

For years, speculation on covert dumping of nuclear waste in North-Eastern has been rife.

By Gardy Chacha 18 days ago

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Kenya Re to lock out politicians in new board shake-up rules

Kenya Re has proposed the restructuring of its governance framework in a move to lock out political appointees from its board, even as the board gets full powers to fire and hire the MD.

By Macharia Kamau 18 days ago

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Rise of autogas brings new opportunities and dangers

Over 20,000 Kenyan motorists, mostly in Nairobi, have ditched the petrol pump for the LPG nozzle, lured by a 50 per cent saving on fuel costs.

By Macharia Kamau 18 days ago

Political persecution?

Political persecution?

By Harry 18 days ago

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State eyes Sh106b in Kenya Pipeline IPO

For less than Sh1,000, you can now own a piece of Kenya Pipeline Company whose Initial Public Offering was unveiled by the Treasury CS Mbadi.

By Graham Kajilwa 18 days ago

ODM is suffering from serious leadership and ideological paucity

Since Raila's death last year, leadership and ideological bankruptcy within ODM have been amplified by the now cliche phrase, "Raila left us in the broad-based government."

By Alexander Chagema 18 days ago

How effective is your board in these changing times?

Board effectiveness is multiplied by an enabling culture where individuals air their views freely, where differing opinions are respected, and where everyone works in the interest of the business.

By Charles Muchene 18 days ago

Spoilt for choices

Spoilt for choices

By Harry 19 days ago

Elders face pressure to honour 2022 deal, endorse Shidiye for Garissa governorship

Leaders urged the Aulihan Ugaas to endorse Mohamed Muktar Shidiye, saying that the elders asked him to step down in favour of Governor Nathif Jama during the 2022 General Election.

By Abdimalik Hajir 19 days ago

Zero to One programme, a relief to many in Dagoretti South

200 vulnerable families in Dagoretti South, Nairobi, receive a lifeline through a food distribution and livelihoods initiative dubbed Zero to One, spearheaded by local food firm Vibo Eats.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Arts and Sports students seek transfers after government extends deadline

he government's decision to extend the school reporting deadline to January 21 has offered temporary relief to parents and administrators grappling with rising education costs.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Keep politics out of education, varsity don warns leaders

Mount Kenya University (MKU) Pro-Chancellor Dr Vincent Gaitho has urged political leaders to refrain from politicising the education sector

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Poverty locks out thousands of Grade 10 learners as deadline nears

One week after senior secondary school admission officially kicked off, thousands of Grade 10 learners from vulnerable households remain stranded at home.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

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Ruto accused of dragging feet in executing NADCO report

President Ruto has delayed the implementation of the 10-Point Agenda, intended to compile a plan on governance reforms, including recommendations from the NADCO report.

By Ndungu Gachane 19 days ago

Well-wishers raise money to assist needy learners join top Meru schools

It was a relief for Scholastica Waruona after listeners of a Meru language radio station paid her first-term school fees following the airing of her story.

By Phares Mutembei 19 days ago

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How scramble for national schools is exposing deep educational gaps

As placement of learners into senior secondary schools begins data from the 2025 KCSE results is exposing uncomfortable truths about the cost, equity, and outcomes of national schools.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

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Why KNEC is facing backlash over sign language grading in 2025 KCSE

The controversy arose after it emerged that marks for Kenyan Sign Language were missing from the final result slips of some candidates, leading to confusion.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Economists foresee slow growth ahead for Sub-Saharan Africa

Economists in Sub-Saharan Africa are anticipating for a slow growth as geopolitical uncertainty and trade and investment tensions persist.

By Graham Kajilwa 19 days ago

1966, the year independence euphoria in Africa started evaporating

Kenyatta, consistent in political opportunism, disillusioned followers by discarding his Mau Mau 'revolutionary' past while embracing the very colonialists that he had fought.

By Macharia Munene 19 days ago

Iran links riots to terrorists amid economic woes

The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran says the demonstrations in several cities in the country were motivated by legitimate economic concerns following fluctuations in foreign exchange.

By Josphat Thiong'o 20 days ago