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Reits regulations to be gazetted before March

Regulations for the Real Estate Investment Trusts, a new capital markets instrument, are expected to be gazetted before March 4, raising hopes for creation and listing of Reits schemes for the first...

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It doesn’t always pay to be an independent

The chaos across the board in the all-party nominations nationwide was not an unforeseen phenomenon, given the Kenyan political process’s singular failure to develop parties with structures and...

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Men should not whine

Recently, some girlfriends and I went for a birthday party. One of us met a hot man who would not leave her side for the entire evening. They seemed to be having a great time, chatting and laughing...

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In Cape Town if you drive and talk, they’ve got your number

I don't know about you, but there are very few things that get me as annoyed as motorists and other road users who cannot control the urge to speak on their mobile phones while they are busy driving,...

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N. Rift group backs Raila

Kikuyus living in the North Rift have pledged to support to Raila Odinga in the March 4 elections. They said Raila is a man of integrity. They said the PM had fought for the second liberation which...

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Aspirant opts for Kiyiapi’s RBK

The former chairman of the Trans Mara County Council Daniel Seitai will run for the Kilgoris constituency on a Restore and Build Kenya party in the March 4 elections. Seitai yesterday in Kilgoris town...

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Forum defends Ole Ntimama

ORANGE Youth Forum has defended Heritage minister William ole Ntimama over claims that he influenced Narok ODM nominations. Governor aspirant Francis Nkoitoi las week accused Ntimama of tampering with...

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Chepkoilel University to have internet connection

CHEPKOILEL University is set to go paperless once Jamii Telkom (JTL) constructs a fibre optic connection from Eldoret to the university at a cost of Sh40m. Signing a memorandum of understanding...

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Wareng DC dismisses report on IDPs

The government has dismissed a report by Human Rights Watch that said it was favouring the resettlement of IDPs from a certain community. Wareng District Commissioner Seif Matata faulted the report,...

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I am alive, governor aspirant tells voters

Trans Nzoia governor aspirant yesterday told his supporters that he is not dead, following rumours that he had died in a road accident. Ford Kenya aspirant and former PS Patrick Khaemba accused his...

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In the Pink Corner: When love is about pain

I was reading about alcohol and drug addiction and a few things stood out for me. One is that while society views addiction as some kind of moral disease, it is actually a mental one. Something in a...

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Trending With Nana G: Pop in at Mama's

Pop in at Mama's Last week, I was caught up in the Nairobi traffic and decided to pull into ABC Place to get a cold drink before resuming the traffic hustle. On my way out, I passed this coffee shop...

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Few Teso women take state’s cheap loans

TESO Cheaper and affordable Women Enterprise Fund loans are lying idle with few women submitting their applications to acquire them. The funds Western region coordinator Nelson Ondiek said since the...

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Mob attacks Busia 'gang' injures one

A thirty year old robbery suspect sustained serious injuries when he was attacked by enraged residents at Bugeng’i market in Busia district. The robbery suspect was in the company of three people who...

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Uganda can end border jams - KRA

BUSIA Kenya Revenue Authority yesterday appealed to their Ugandan counterparts, URA to corporate in taming the traffic pile up menace at the Malaba border. KRA regional manager, Western, Stephen Karuga...

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Oparanya rival sure of poll victory

Planning Minister Wycliffe Oparanya and former Provincial Commissioner Paul Olando are battling in the race for the Kakamega County governor’s seat. Their strongest opponent Mrs. Mable Muruli who is...

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Kisumu clans fight for deputy governor position

KISUMU The battle for the Kisumu County deputy governor seat is threatening to divide the county.Speaking at three separate news conferences in the Lake side city, the residents said the position...

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Nyong'o's chances for Kisumu senate boosted

ODM Secretary General Anyang’ Nyong’o’s chances of becoming the Kisumu County Senator have been boosted after his strongest critic and challenger endorsed him. Ocholla Ogoda said he will respect the...

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Coping with being single in your 30s

Thirty is a dreadful age to every single woman. In Kenya, I would not be wrong to say that it is the ‘expiry date’. By the time you turn thirty something, your family has already written you off and is...

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Day In The Life: I have to work day and night as a guard and porter to feed...

Paulo Mwangi has been working as a night guard since 2007. “Circumstances forced me to take this job," he says. "I could not find a day job and since I had to eat, I decided to do the night shift.” He...

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