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Aluochier: The anti-BBI hero cleared to run for MCA in Migori

Isaac Aluochier, an activist who presented a strong case against BBI at the apex court, now hopes to transform that fame into votes.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Aluochier: The anti-BBI hero cleared to run for MCA in Migori
Uproar over Kisumu Governor Nyong'o's plan to relocate Kisumu Boys
Uproar over Kisumu Governor Nyong'o's plan to relocate Kisumu Boys
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs during primaries
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Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs during primaries
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 years ago
Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs in primaries
Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs in primaries
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Abimbo mine, where the search for gold beats fear of being buried alive
A spot check at Abimbo showed the women checking the grounded powder for gold. Unlike modern mining sites where safety equipment is adopted, the women miners do not have any safety gear.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Abimbo mine, where the search for gold beats fear of being buried alive
Top girl in exam hopes to become an astronaut
Ashley Momanyi, who scored 427 marks, was all smiles after getting her results.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Top girl in exam hopes to become an astronaut
High-risk groups on PrEP drugs exposed as supplies run out
The difficulty in accessing the medicine, stigma and being in a high-risk population worries her with each passing day.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
High-risk groups on PrEP drugs exposed as supplies run out
Couple digs up son’s body hoping he will resurrect
A spiritual leader told the couple that the boy would resurrect on Sunday night.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Couple digs up son’s body hoping he will resurrect
It's Uhuru's right to back ODM leader, say Azimio leaders
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho who led the campaign brigade said the DP has not done anything to earn the presidency.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
It's Uhuru's right to back ODM leader, say Azimio leaders
Export boon for Lake region as Kisumu gets cold storage facility
The upgrade was pioneered by Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong'o’s in collaboration with Kenya Airports Authority and Kenya Airways.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Export boon for Lake region as Kisumu gets cold storage facility
Dear politicians, seek ye equality first, all else will fall into place
We need to cultivate a culture of political tolerance that ensures both the rich and the poor coexist.
By Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Dear politicians, seek ye equality first, all else will fall into place
Fish from China and Uganda vie for appetising Kisumu market
Multiple agencies, including the Department of Health, have been inspecting the fish from Uganda and China to ensure that they are safe.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Fish from China and Uganda vie for appetising Kisumu market
Mary Tuju lauded as caring matriarch who loved peace
Mary Tuju, was laid to rest in an emotional sendoff where she was eulogised as a loving and caring person.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Mary Tuju lauded as caring matriarch who loved peace
More turn to HIV self-testing kits, says Nascop data
As the fight to reduce HIV and Aids burden continues, more Kenyans are now resorting to self-testing kits to know their status.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 3 years ago
More turn to HIV self-testing kits, says Nascop data
Judiciary on the spot as team probes 15 State institutions over audit discrepancies
Some of the courts have already been opened and are serving the public.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 3 years ago
Judiciary on the spot as team probes 15 State institutions over audit discrepancies
Police explore arson angle in county office fire
The incident came a few days after governor Nyong’o ordered an internal audit on approval of buildings in the county
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 3 years ago
Police explore arson angle in county office fire
House prices dip signals an economy in distress
The decline in the prices of houses is bad news for the financial sector, more so if the majority of the houses are mortgage-financed.
By Otieno Odhiambo 4 years ago
House prices dip signals an economy in distress
Alternative funding model holds key to SME growth
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are key to the economy.
By Otieno Odhiambo 4 years ago
Alternative funding model holds key to SME growth
The accountant’s big dilemma? Accountability
Accountability is a real problem in most businesses and public institutions, yet a lack of it adversely affects the economy.
By Otieno Odhiambo 4 years ago
The accountant’s big dilemma? Accountability
Hiring of Auditor General should have started earlier
It is disturbing when a nation of many certified public accountants fails to fill the position of the Auditor General.
By Otieno Odhiambo Luther 4 years ago
Hiring of Auditor General should have started earlier
Automated tax collection is better in forecasting, planning
Kenya’s tax system assumes that we can minimise inequalities in tax collection by making those with high income pay more than those with less.
By Otieno Odhiambo Luther 4 years ago
Automated tax collection is better in forecasting, planning
Why automated tax is good for forecast, planning
Overtaxing those who earn big salaries takes away money they could have reinvested to create more jobs
By Otieno Odhiambo Luther 4 years ago
Why automated tax is good for forecast, planning
Why Central Bank is right on value of the shilling, not IMF
When there is a financial crisis, CBK must manage the exchange to bring it to order.
By Otieno Odhiambo 4 years ago
Why Central Bank is right on value of the shilling, not IMF
Recast the economic agenda to spur growth
The economy is down and this is not time for blame games.
By Otieno Odhiambo 4 years ago
Recast the economic agenda to spur growth
Raising our debt ceiling reflects badly on Treasury
No irrational investor will invest just to pay tax.
By Luther Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Raising our debt ceiling reflects badly on Treasury
Why banks are salivating on interest cap removal
Local banks’ bid to have the interest cap on loans removed seems almost a done deal.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Why banks are salivating on interest cap removal
Why not all mergers are good for shareholders
Companies exist to create wealth for their shareholders.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Why not all mergers are good for shareholders
Debt capital can be costly if managers fail to use it well
Companies can borrow to finance growth, but credit can send a firm into insolvency or death.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Debt capital can be costly if managers fail to use it well
Bourse needs indices on capital gains, dividends
The stock market indicators at Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) show a market on the decline between January and September 2019.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Bourse needs indices on capital gains, dividends
Why futures contracts hold key to stable oil prices
Why war in Middle East and surge in oil prices could hit us hard
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Why futures contracts hold key to stable oil prices
State needs to clear grey areas of gambling tax law
Tax is the most important source of revenue for the Government.
By Dr Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
State needs to clear grey areas of gambling tax law
Ward reps to discuss Oloo's fate after his arrest over Sh4b deal
His influence has been felt at the county assembly where he has been able to unite MCAs.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Ward reps to discuss Oloo's fate after his arrest over Sh4b deal
Ills that make it hard to police banking industry
The intermediary role of banks is being challenged, and the idea that more banks create credit than being an intermediary is gaining ground.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Ills that make it hard to police banking industry
End county cash row to save devolution dream
To many, devolution is equated to independence from the arrogant and inconsiderate central government.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
End county cash row to save devolution dream
Address causes of poverty, inequality to ease planning
We need to understand poverty, its marauding effects on the quality of life of our citizens and its affinity to culture insecurity.
By Luther Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Address causes of poverty, inequality to ease planning
Use customised loan terms to lower the cost of capital
Our financial market lags behind in terms of products and services since there are only few securities traded at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)
By Luther Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Use customised loan terms to lower the cost of capital
Puzzle of huge bank profits amid a surge in bad loans
Kenyan banks are increasingly reporting non-performing assets amid huge profits.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Puzzle of huge bank profits amid a surge in bad loans
Limitations in Rotich’s Sh3tr budget could up inflation
It is not clear how much of reducing inequality and redistribution in income is in 2019/2019 budget.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Limitations in Rotich’s Sh3tr budget could up inflation
CBK's currency move well timed
Equally, we should expect a massive fall in prices of such assets when the exercise is over.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
CBK's currency move well timed
Huge pending bills have aggravated Kenya debt
The report stated that the Treasury was to pay off the Sh300 billion owed to these private business owned by the marginalised groups.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Huge pending bills have aggravated Kenya debt
It’s time to cut our losses in perennial loss-making KQ
However, fuel prices can be hedged through future contracts.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
It’s time to cut our losses in perennial loss-making KQ
Time is ripe for local firms to pay excess profits tax
There are companies in the country that earn what can only be described as ‘abnormal’ profits
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Time is ripe for local firms to pay excess profits tax
Sell off Mombasa-Nairobi SGR line to repay big debt
To reduce transport costs, we need a nation that is adequately connected.
By Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Sell off Mombasa-Nairobi SGR line to repay big debt
Chief arrested after receiving Sh7,700 bribe
The detective noted that the suspect will be arraigned in court to face
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Chief arrested after receiving Sh7,700 bribe
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