EDITORIAL: Police must do better to solve Mwatha case
Carolyne Mwatha of the Dandora Community Justice Centre had been missing since last Wednesday while investigating extrajudicial killings by the police.Now she's been murdered.You start an investigation...
View ArticleWYCLIFFE MUGA: Kenyans’ absurd faith in innovation
I recently came across a phrase that just about summarises the reverence which a majority of Kenyans seem to have for “technology” in the abstract. The writer made reference to “the cult of...
View ArticleOKECH KENDO: Failed development by chopper
The more things change the more they remain the same. But the appropriate expression for a community stranded about 400km southwest of Nairobi, is the more the times change the more things remain the...
View ArticleRiparian lands defined differently by nine laws
The Ministry of Environment says there are about nine laws to protect riparian lands. However, nearly all these laws offer contradicting recommended riparian distance.Environment CAS Mohamed Elmi...
View ArticleRare black leopard photographed for the first time in 100 years in Africa
Slinking through the darkness, these stunning images show an ultra-rare black leopard in action.The creature - which almost has a mythical status - was captured by British wildlife photographer Will...
View ArticleUhuru is the best President Kenya has ever had - Kalonzo
Uhuru Kenyatta is the best President Kenya has ever had, Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said. Kalonzo said, as a matter of fact, he can even step down for Uhuru to serve beyond his two terms as...
View ArticleRemember Kingora?: former Gor star returns to action after 7 years lull
Just six years ago, Paul Mungai Kiongera was the hottest property in Kenyan football. Not only had the youngster helped Gor Mahia to their first league title in 18 years but he had also helped hosts...
View ArticleClaims of Caroline’s failed abortion ‘hollow, not true’
Human rights groups and the family of activist Caroline Mwatha yesterday dismissed police reports that she died after a botched abortion.Caroline’s father Stanslaus Mbai said the police’s narrative was...
View ArticleGor slumps 2-1 to Angola's Petro Atletico in CAF Cup group match
Angolan side Petro Atletico on Wednesday halted Gor Mahia's good run in the CAF Confederations Cup second group match with a 2-1 victory at the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda.Petro Atletico opened...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Nurses are well paid, should return to work
Nurses are on strike or have threatened to go on strike across Kenya.This is despite President Uhuru Kenyatta’s warning yesterday that nurses will be dismissed unless they return to work.The nurses’...
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Kenya’s lack of epic love tales blamed for ‘least romantic’ tag
Once upon a time in some far-off land or distant place, a man and a woman meet. Their eyes may meet across the room, or are drawn to each other amid a sea of faces. Sometimes their encounter written is...
View ArticleHow Valentine’s became a big deal
That love makes the world go round is attested to every year on this day, as partners the globe over buy candy, flowers and gifts for each other to express their love. But where did this bright idea...
View ArticleFELGONAH OYUGA: The curse of Valentine’s Day
Ever since I can remember knowing about Valentine’s Day, I have always dreamt of what it could be. I have sat thinking about all the favourable scenarios for more minutes than necessary. I am a...
View ArticleSAMORA ABISAI: Kids have right to play, be creative
A recent circular from the Education PS ordered a reduction in the number of activities in schools’ sports and games calendar for 2019. Other fields of creative expression such as drama, music, dance...
View ArticleUhuru needs Sh365 billion to complete stalled projects
President Uhuru Kenyatta is facing a nightmare as he looks for money to complete Sh293 billion projects stalled across the country.Fresh details emerged yesterday as Uhuru struggles to deliver his...
View ArticleEXPERT COMMENT: Problem is lack of oversight by MPs and county assemblies
The special report by the Treasury has painted a sad state of affairs and clearly informs us there is need for keen inspection and implementation of government projects.It is not only the national...
View Article'If love is blind then I lost my eyesight' Man spends Sh60,000 for wife on...
If marriage is hard then hard is what I want for the rest of my life, If I were to choose again, I would still choose you.These were the words of a man who bought a space in the newspaper at Sh63,000...
View ArticleActivist Caroline Mwatha died from botched abortion - Autopsy
Activist Caroline Mwatha died from a botched abortion, the government pathologist has said.A postmortem was conducted on the body at Umash Funeral Home, Nairobi, on Thursday.It was led by Dr Peter...
View ArticleHUSSEIN KHALID: The struggle continues: Human rights defenders’ lives at risk
Caroline Mwatha was a founding member and senior officer at the Dandora Community Justice Center. As a human rights defender, she was dealing with issues of extrajudicial killings in Dandora and...
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Slums fear and revere ‘killer police squads’
In the dark underbelly of Nairobi’s slums, the rule of law is often enforced with ruthless abandon.From Benteke in Makadara, to Blackie in Kibera to Rashid in Mathare, certain cops are a law unto...
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