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Transform Maternal Healthcare through Value-Based Care for Mothers and Newborns

Kenya faces a maternal and neonatal health crisis. Statistics place our neonatal mortality rate at 20.5 per 1,000 live births and maternal mortality rate at 342 per 100,000 live births.

By Liza Maru 2024-11-26 15:03:14

Transform Maternal Healthcare through Value-Based Care for Mothers and Newborns

Tribal politics biggest threat to democracy, national cohesion

By Benedict Toroitich 2024-11-26 14:50:42

Now that Adani is out, let a Kenyan company develop JKIA

Following last week’s pronouncement by President William Ruto, Indian conglomerate Adani’s proposal to develop Kenya’s premier airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is off the table.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-11-26 14:41:26

Gadget-Free Zones: Creating Spaces for Family Connection and Mental Well-being

How to reduce your children’s screen obsession this holiday

By William Mwangi 2024-11-26 14:00:30

Gadget-Free Zones: Creating Spaces for Family Connection and Mental Well-being

Omtatah has won many battles, but can he win the Presidency?

There is no human rights defender-cum-litigator in Kenya who can hold a candle to Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. He has cut a special niche for himself from which dislodging him will be difficult.

By Alexander Chagema 2024-11-26 08:15:00

Omtatah has won many battles, but can he win the Presidency?

President's reversal of Finance Bill 2024 and Adani deals are hallmarks of great leadership

President William Ruto has rescinded two significant decisions this year; the 2024 Finance Bill and the Adani deals.

By Alexander Chagema 2024-11-25 15:18:53

President's reversal of Finance Bill 2024 and Adani deals are hallmarks of great leadership

What should be done to turn COP29 discussions into action

The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded last weekend with a mix of optimism and frustration.

By Njahira Gitahi 2024-11-25 14:54:01

What should be done to turn COP29 discussions into action

Trump's first presidency weakened US institutions; expect worse

Donald Trump is poised to become the 47th US president. But Trump’s tenure as 45th US President was a turbulent and unprecedented period in American history.

By Dennis Onyango 2024-11-25 14:45:06

Trump's first presidency weakened US institutions; expect worse

Adani deals: A story of hypocrisy and dysfunction in leadership

It signals a troubling pattern of government that places political expediency above commitment to national interests.

By Ahmedsiad Mohamed 2024-11-25 14:31:30

Adani deals: A story of hypocrisy and dysfunction in leadership

Ensure a just transition for workers in fossil fuel industry too

The global attention has been in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) ended last week.

By Aaron Greene 2024-11-25 10:02:27

Ensure a just transition for workers in fossil fuel industry too

Standardise business processes to improve products and services

Fierce competition has necessitated more openness of corporate processes and veracity of product development that is backed by international standards.

By Caroline Nderitu 2024-11-25 09:42:43

Standardise business processes to improve products and services

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 offers a lot that Kenya can emulate and make progress

There are many lessons to learn from the impact of Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s economic blueprint reform agenda, and how it has helped in advancing the country in several global indicators.

By Alexander Chagema 2024-11-25 09:29:32

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 offers a lot that Kenya can emulate and make progress

It's our collective job to keep women, girls safe

As the world marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, this year’s campaign theme is “UNITE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls”

By Caroline Sakwa And Angela Ng’etich 2024-11-25 09:18:57