Kenneth’s proposal to open polytechnics timely
Peter Kenneth proposes a very simple solution to our higher education system. He proposes to open a quality polytechnic in every county. Where there is one already, he proposes to upgrade the quality...
View ArticleEquity CEO named Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2012
EQUITY Bank chief executive James Mwangi has been named the ‘Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2012’. The nominees for the Person of The Year Award were submitted by various industries as well as Forbes...
View ArticleInflation falls to 3.25% on back of lower fuel prices
Kenya’s inflation rate has fallen further to 3.25 per cent in November as fuel prices dropped marginally on a stable foreign exchange with a direct impact on the consumer basket. Inflation has been on...
View ArticleParliament Avoiding debate on single sourcing media
The matter before the Speaker is not merely a quest for justice by small media houses but also protection of Kenyan society from impunity and ever-growing corruption everywhere. The media has a primary...
View ArticleGang rapes three and steals BVR kit
An Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission clerk in Kilgoris was gang-raped and robbed of a BVR kit at her Oldonyorasha home on Thursday night. Deputy police boss Francis Mwangi said the armed...
View ArticleEldoret TNA aspirants reject zoning
TNA aspirants in the Rift Valley met in Eldoret to oppose the zoning of regions under the party's deal with URP. Under the regional zoning plan, TNA will not field candidates in the Rift Valley, while...
View ArticleNeglected dumpsite angers Nakuru residents
Residents of Kiamunyi, Olive Inn and London estates in Nakuru have accused the municipal council of neglecting a dumpsite at Gioto. Mary Muthoni claimed the dumpsite on the Nakuru-Eldama Ravine road is...
View ArticleGermany builds homes for Trans Nzoia squatters
The German government has built Sh50 million houses for squatters at Kwanza in Trans Nzoia. The more than 100 houses can each accommodate more than 5,000 families. German ambassador Margit Boette...
View ArticleNairobi Park Diary: Are you a Safari Samaritan?
One thing that has always touched me is when I see people help those in need. Many people know the biblical parable of the good Samaritan. The question we should all ask ourselves is, are we Safari...
View ArticleMore jumbos in Pokot’s Nasolot Game Reserve
The elephant population at Nasolot Game Reserve in West Pokot has increased following intensive security surveillance and deployment of KWS rangers. Outgoing West Pokot assistant game warden Joseph...
View ArticleSolution to ivory wars is ivory peace
Recently, the BBC Panorama programme Ivory Wars – Out of Africa , was presented at a very well attended Loefler Lecture at the Muthaiga Country Club, sponsored by the East African Wildlife Society. My...
View ArticleWaiting for nationalists? Don’t hold your breath
Harry Thuku is recorded as the one of the first Kenyans to start a movement against the dominance of the white settler with the goal of empowering the Kenyan. Articles refer to him as “interested in...
View ArticleNarok council suspends 13 workers over strike
Some 13 employees of the Narok County Council have been suspended for taking part in a three-week strike. Council chairman Joseph ole Nkadado said the workers contravened the terms and conditions of...
View ArticleThe Political Monster Eating Up My Friends
I am yet to come to terms with the behaviour of our people in politics. I still do not understand why it is such a common practice for people to change so much once they get into the political scenes,...
View ArticleRAILA'S COALITION WILL CARRY THE DAY
Although Kenya has been independent since 1964, the year 1992 marks the first time one can say Kenyans had a real say in who their president would be through the ballot but even then barely so. Prior...
View ArticleNyamweya to run for senator
The number of Kisii senator aspirants has increased to four with the entrance of George Nyamweya yesterday. Nyamweya will face Foreign Affairs minister Sam Ongeri, his public works colleague Chris...
View ArticleAspirants want fair primaries
Two Gwasi parliamentary aspirants have asked Prime Minister Raila Odinga not to endorse any of their rivals in the March 4 elections. George Mboya and Tobias Odundo said the Premier should maintain a...
View ArticleMoblise voters, says IEBC
Leaders from Homa Bay town have been urged to take part in mobilising members of the public to register as voters. The constituency's IEBC coordinator Doreen Wawire said many residents might be locked...
View ArticleRivals Orengo, Oburu hold joint rally in Rarieda
LANDS minister James Orengo and Finance assistant minister Oburu Oginga yesterday held a joint rally raising speculations over their senator bid. The once friends turned arch rivals addressed a crowd...
View ArticleHoma Bay kiosks pulled down to expand bus park
Hundreds of traders in Homa bay town have been displaced to pave way for the Sh312 million facelift of municipal bus stop. Several kiosks in the bus park perimeter were destroyed to clear way for the...
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