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Court bars Nairobi's Speaker Ng'ondi from reconstituting committees

The High Court of Kenya has issued an order restraining the Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ng'ondi from reconstituting two of the Assembly's committees.

By Samson Wire 4 months ago

Court bars Nairobi's Speaker Ng'ondi from reconstituting committees

We feel left out, PWDs tells President Ruto

We feel left out, PWDs tells President Ruto

By Samson Wire 5 months ago

Kenya's long walk to media freedom

Kenya's long walk to media freedom

By Victor Bwire 5 months ago

The long walk to media freedom in Kenya

The long walk to media freedom in Kenya

By Victor Bwire 5 months ago

Health practitioners call for strict laws to curb illicit brews

The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has called for comprehensive measures by the government aimed at curbing the consumption of illicit brews in Kenya.

By Samson Wire 7 months ago

Health practitioners call for strict laws to curb illicit brews

Respect workers' rights, union tells employers over house levy

Kenya Environmental Health and Public Practitioners union says it will push for a refund of all the money that had been deducted before the court pronounced itself on the matter.

By Samson Wire 7 months ago

Respect workers' rights, union tells employers over house levy

Baby found abandoned at City Hall parking lot

One-year-old child abandoned at the City Hall basement parking lot in Nairobi, found by workers; she is to be picked up by officials from the children's services.

By Esther Nyambura and Samson Wire 10 months ago

Baby found abandoned at City Hall parking lot

Hindu Community celebrate 24 years of Temple

The Temple has a holy congregation of over 1200 devotees gather for prayers with 18 priests stationed in Africa out of whom 4 reside in Nairobi.

By Samson Wire 1 year ago

Hindu Community celebrate 24 years of Temple

Carbon tax: A timely solution for Kenya's climate goals

Carbon tax is levied on the production, distribution or use of fossil fuels based on how much carbon their combustion emits.

By Fiona Wabwire 1 year ago

Carbon tax: A timely solution for Kenya's climate goals

Sakaja's school feeding program kitchens near completion

Sakaja said the 10 kitchens will go a long way in delivering meals for the 250,000 children in public schools as was promised during the launch.

By Samson Wire 1 year ago

Sakaja's school feeding program kitchens near completion

Press freedom under threat in the face of overbearing leaders

Kenya's current state requires that media is left free to its work without intimidation. In similar terms, journalists must uphold integrity and professionalism while discharging their duties

By Victor Bwire 1 year ago

Press freedom under threat in the face of overbearing leaders

Of Museveni's health status and views that confound many

Since 1986 when he took over power through a bloodless coup against Gen Tito Okello, Museveni has never taken leave from office and no Ugandan has heard that the president was ill.

By Victor Bwire 1 year ago

Of Museveni's health status and views that confound many

Let's move away from mitigation measures and teach communities how to cope

Climate change interventions should now be related to helping the communities enhance their capacity and resilience to cope with the effects of climate change.

By Victor Bwire 1 year ago

Let's move away from mitigation measures and teach communities how to cope

Kenya at 60: Kenyans throng Moi Stadium for Madaraka Day fete

Embu County is hosting the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations. The fete will be held at the newly refurbished 20,000-capacity Moi Stadium.

By Samson Wire 1 year ago

Kenya at 60: Kenyans throng Moi Stadium for Madaraka Day fete

Electric bus company expands fleet

It says the new fleet of 15 buses was en route from Mombasa and would be tested for the remaining days in January before handing over.

By Patrick Vidija and Samson Wire 1 year ago

Electric bus company expands fleet

How Kenya can get its syllabus back on track, avoid CBC hitches

Identify the right drivers of change and avoid replicating avoidable mistakes. Embrace local solutions and creatively use existing resources.

By Elisheba Kiru and Brenda Wawire 1 year ago

How Kenya can get its syllabus back on track, avoid CBC hitches

House should not pull back access to information gains

It is becoming hard for the media to access and report on Parliament because some staff at the August House believe administrative fiat overrides constitutional provisions on media freedom.

By Victor Bwire 1 year ago

House should not pull back access to information gains

Ngatia's promise to Gikomba traders as battle for city governor hots up

Richard Ngatia who is vying under the Azimio la Umoja coalition led by Raila Odinga promised to work with the traders if he is elected.

By Samson Wire 2 years ago

Ngatia's promise to Gikomba traders as battle for city governor hots up

City Hall intensifies crackdown on rogue boda bodas

Interior CS Fred Matiang'i maintains all boda boda operators to undergo fresh registration and issued with smart driving licenses within 60 days.

By Patrick Vidija and Samson Wire 2 years ago

City Hall intensifies crackdown on rogue boda bodas

Aspirant woos youth with jobs

Richard Ngatia said he will improve the city's infrastructure to ease the way of doing business.

By Samson Wire 2 years ago

Aspirant woos youth with jobs

Personalised medicine in cancer care has fewer side effects

The use of chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be limited by the fact that normal, non-cancerous cells are usually affected or even killed.

By Allan Njau and Jonathan Wawire 2 years ago

Personalised medicine in cancer care has fewer side effects

Businessman Richard Ngatia pledges to boost city traders

Richard Ngatia told the traders to ensure they are registered as voters if they want to be part of the change they desire.

By Samson Wire 2 years ago

Businessman Richard Ngatia pledges to boost city traders

More should be done to guarantee the freedom of media

Reports by various bodies point to a troubled media industry, largely because of the business’ operating environment, predatory behaviour

By Victor Bwire 2 years ago

More should be done to guarantee the freedom of media

PNU vows to back Raila, form coalition with ODM

ODM leader Raila Odinga’s bid to scale the mountain got a major boost after the Party of National Unity (PNU) endorsed his candidature.

By Samson Wire 2 years ago

PNU vows to back Raila, form coalition with ODM

Blunt over-regulation will run media out of town

While great strides have been made in Kenya’s media sector, challenges still abound. These include political manipulation and editorial influencing...

By Victor Bwire 2 years ago

Blunt over-regulation will run media out of town

Despite facing many challenges, media have stood on the side of truth

It is also critical in enhancing public participation in governance issues and enabling citizen involvement in the democratisation process.

By Victor Bwire 3 years ago

Despite facing many challenges, media have stood on the side of truth

Time right to make dash into proverbial Promised Land

If each of us reminds themselves of the inherent dangers in disunity, we will more easily be able to make sensible choices

By Bwire Mugolla 3 years ago

Time right to make dash into proverbial Promised Land

Ravages of terrorism in northern Kenya is profound

What the Al Shabaab won’t tell you

By Bwire Mugolla 3 years ago

Ravages of terrorism in northern Kenya is profound

Kenya to host China-Africa Media Cooperation Forum 2020

Media experts will deliver insightful presentations and panel sessions covering the impact of technology on media practice

By Victor Bwire 3 years ago

Kenya to host China-Africa Media Cooperation Forum 2020

Spare youth and police of sectarian and ethnic appetites

Politicians shouldn't resort to human shields in our youth who are often reeling in unemployment

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

Spare youth and police of sectarian and ethnic appetites

Tourism award hope for battered industry

Kenya was the first nation in the world to be awarded the recommended status of the Safer Tourism Resilience Seal

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

Tourism award hope for battered industry

Reshuffle Cabinet if it will spur development

There is no need for rash decision-making, especially at times like these

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

Reshuffle Cabinet if it will spur development

It’s about time we collect digital taxes

Now more than ever, we have to be exploring alternative revenue sources to keep our economy afloat

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

It’s about time we collect digital taxes

Trading barbs takes away from the bigger picture

Winners are uncommon in the short term investment game. Slow and steady wins the race

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

Trading barbs takes away from the bigger picture

Do away with policies that threaten viability and survival of media

edia in Kenya is not free and independent and falls short of the globally accepted growth indicators

By Victor Bwire 4 years ago

Do away with policies that threaten viability and survival of media

Media crying out for fresh and innovative business models

An average TV station requires upto Sh10 million to start and operate in Kenya.

By Victor Bwire 4 years ago

Media crying out for fresh and innovative business models

Our policies must focus on our animals

Taking care of our animals and wildlife is a moral imperative

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

Our policies must focus on our animals

A better future awaits at the end of great tribulations

Global health pandemic seems to be more prolonged than we ever could have imagined at the beginning of the year

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

A better future awaits at the end of great tribulations

Journalists’ woes are a serious blot on media sector

Journalism in Kenya, just like in the rest of the world, is going through a challenging time technologically, economically and professionally.

By Victor Bwire 4 years ago

Journalists’ woes are a serious blot on media sector

Resurgence of ethnic clashes underscores importance of unity

There should be no room for violence in our country

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

Resurgence of ethnic clashes underscores importance of unity

Political ambitions should not cloud service delivery

Kenyans are watching the actions of politicians and will remember then when they go to the ballot box in 2022

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

Political ambitions should not cloud service delivery

Legislative reform needed to improve the status of women

The recent scandal involving an alleged distribution of sex video by four MPs calls for some consideration of what is going on in Parliament.

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

Legislative reform needed to improve the status of women

Why build a dam when you can build a bridge?

“In a moment of crisis, the wise build bridges and the fools build dams”.

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

Why build a dam when you can build a bridge?

Why reduction in US foreign aid is good for Kenya

The reduction in US aid is actually an expression of confidence in our achievements

By Bwire Mugolla 4 years ago

Why reduction in US foreign aid is good for Kenya

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