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It is not easy to find something good Ruto government has done

The truth is, finding that one thing to be genuinely grateful for is increasingly becoming an impossible hack.
By Faith Wekesa 2026-02-11 00:00:00
While President Ruto had previously insisted that jobs can only be found by shipping the youth abroad, a sudden idea occurred to turn some of the unemployed youth into entrepreneurs.
By Njahira Gitahi 2026-02-10 00:00:00
Late in January, Nairobi became a focal point for an important global conversation on the future of artificial intelligence.
By Adarsh Swaika 2026-02-10 00:00:00
As governments race to digitise public services, digital identity systems are increasingly framed as efficient, modern, and inevitable.
By Gladys Kemunto Kinara 2026-02-10 00:00:00
The country woke up to a stand-off after President Mohamud ordered planes carrying Puntland and Jubaland presidents to turn back mid-flight, denying them permission to land in Mogadishu.
By David Okwembah 2026-02-09 11:13:21
Characterised by inherently scarce and erratic rainfall, Garissa county faces exacerbated challenges due to prolonged droughts and environmental degradation.
By Kelvin Muriithi 2026-02-09 06:00:00
The practice is still widely treated as a women’s issue rather than recognised as a global human rights concern that demands collective responsibility.
By Damaris Celestine 2026-02-09 00:00:00
The electoral commission’s member integrity is just as important as the flawlessness of the process they conduct and preside over.
By Mulang'o Baraza 2026-02-09 00:00:00
Although some universities have established research offices and innovation hubs, these initiatives show good intentions, but they often suffer from limited funding and expertise.
By Danson Kimani 2026-02-09 00:00:00
Tourism brought in over Sh400 billion for Kenya last year, supporting workers in hospitality, agriculture, transport, and culture.
By Isaac Kalua Green 2026-02-08 09:20:00
The government is selling Kenyans a lie, sugarcoated for elections. It says an “amendment” will exempt 1.5 million workers earning Sh30,000 and below from PAYE.
By Gitobu Imanyara 2026-02-08 09:00:00
Our motorcyclists are not exactly known for level-headedness. Then you add a sick passenger on a contraption launched with so much fanfare? Wonders will never cease.
By Mutahi Mureithi 2026-02-08 08:40:00