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Why St Mary's Hospital Mumias has closed after 117 years of service
Workers at the hospital had downed tools a few days earlier in protest after going without pay for four months.
By 27 days ago
Why St Mary's Hospital Mumias has closed after 117 years of service
How low-interest regime shrunk banks' half-year interest income
Banks have taken a hit on their financials with reduced income charged on loans following the low interest regime that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) started in August 2024.
By 30 days ago
How low-interest regime shrunk banks' half-year interest income
To tame Gachagua, President Ruto should borrow a leaf from Nelson Mandela
Three schools of thought exist. The first argues that Gachagua is the brains behind the chaos, seeking to paint the government in bad light.
By 1 month ago
To tame Gachagua, President Ruto should borrow a leaf from Nelson Mandela
Farouk Kibet's efforts might help UDA to win Malava by-election contest
Farouk Kibet has camped in Malava constituency for months, reaching out to widows, women and youth as campaigns for Malava Constituency by-election intensify. 
By 1 month ago
Farouk Kibet's efforts might help UDA to win Malava by-election contest
Reduce education and health costs to win back the trust of Kenyans
Many parents have sold valuables, from livestock, buildings to land, just to finance the education of their children.
By 1 month ago
Reduce education and health costs to win back the trust of Kenyans
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How confusion in opposition guarantees Ruto's comeback
June 25, 2024 marked Ruto’s most vulnerable moment when he was arm-twisted into discarding the Finance Bill 2024 and disbanding his Cabinet.
By 1 month ago
How confusion in opposition guarantees Ruto's comeback
Mbadi's economic misadventures show ODM can't offer better leadership
From reducing capitation from Sh22,224 per student to Sh16,900, and re-introducing examination fees, Mbadi's economic policies are hurting Kenya’s education system.
By 1 month ago
Mbadi's economic misadventures show ODM can't offer better leadership
Raila no longer excites the masses; his magic wand has lost its potency
Jolted out of complacency and now caught between two extremely antagonistic forces, Raila Odinga must rue his uncanny ability to pull rabbits out of the hat.
By 2 months ago
Raila no longer excites the masses; his magic wand has lost its potency
Acknowledging mistakes might help Ruto government regain public trust
For more than one week, blogger Ndiang'ui Kinyagia made Kenyans incessantly bark up the wrong tree.
By 2 months ago
Acknowledging mistakes might help Ruto government regain public trust
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen's decision to liken demos to a coup is outrageous and designed to run away from reality, which the government must confront to address underlying issues.
By 2 months ago
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
Those who have been tracking Farouk Kibet's engagements will have noticed that he does not only look after the President's interests but is a major mobiliser of the Kenya Kwanza government.
By 3 months ago
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
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Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
Raila appears to have come to terms with the reality that his ‘chi’ has consigned him to a life on the periphery of the presidency.
By 3 months ago
Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
Ruto’s apology neither acknowledged the wrongs committed nor sought genuine forgiveness. Prefacing the apology with 'if' actually legitimises the State's high-handedness.
By 3 months ago
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
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Why St Mary's Hospital Mumias has closed after 117 years of service
Workers at the hospital had downed tools a few days earlier in protest after going without pay for four months.
By 27 days ago
Why St Mary's Hospital Mumias has closed after 117 years of service
How low-interest regime shrunk banks' half-year interest income
Banks have taken a hit on their financials with reduced income charged on loans following the low interest regime that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) started in August 2024.
By 30 days ago
How low-interest regime shrunk banks' half-year interest income
To tame Gachagua, President Ruto should borrow a leaf from Nelson Mandela
Three schools of thought exist. The first argues that Gachagua is the brains behind the chaos, seeking to paint the government in bad light.
By 1 month ago
To tame Gachagua, President Ruto should borrow a leaf from Nelson Mandela
Farouk Kibet's efforts might help UDA to win Malava by-election contest
Farouk Kibet has camped in Malava constituency for months, reaching out to widows, women and youth as campaigns for Malava Constituency by-election intensify. 
By 1 month ago
Farouk Kibet's efforts might help UDA to win Malava by-election contest
Reduce education and health costs to win back the trust of Kenyans
Many parents have sold valuables, from livestock, buildings to land, just to finance the education of their children.
By 1 month ago
Reduce education and health costs to win back the trust of Kenyans
Premium
How confusion in opposition guarantees Ruto's comeback
June 25, 2024 marked Ruto’s most vulnerable moment when he was arm-twisted into discarding the Finance Bill 2024 and disbanding his Cabinet.
By 1 month ago
How confusion in opposition guarantees Ruto's comeback
Mbadi's economic misadventures show ODM can't offer better leadership
From reducing capitation from Sh22,224 per student to Sh16,900, and re-introducing examination fees, Mbadi's economic policies are hurting Kenya’s education system.
By 1 month ago
Mbadi's economic misadventures show ODM can't offer better leadership
Raila no longer excites the masses; his magic wand has lost its potency
Jolted out of complacency and now caught between two extremely antagonistic forces, Raila Odinga must rue his uncanny ability to pull rabbits out of the hat.
By 2 months ago
Raila no longer excites the masses; his magic wand has lost its potency
Acknowledging mistakes might help Ruto government regain public trust
For more than one week, blogger Ndiang'ui Kinyagia made Kenyans incessantly bark up the wrong tree.
By 2 months ago
Acknowledging mistakes might help Ruto government regain public trust
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen's decision to liken demos to a coup is outrageous and designed to run away from reality, which the government must confront to address underlying issues.
By 2 months ago
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
Those who have been tracking Farouk Kibet's engagements will have noticed that he does not only look after the President's interests but is a major mobiliser of the Kenya Kwanza government.
By 3 months ago
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
Premium
Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
Raila appears to have come to terms with the reality that his ‘chi’ has consigned him to a life on the periphery of the presidency.
By 3 months ago
Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
Ruto’s apology neither acknowledged the wrongs committed nor sought genuine forgiveness. Prefacing the apology with 'if' actually legitimises the State's high-handedness.
By 3 months ago
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
Premium
Why St Mary's Hospital Mumias has closed after 117 years of service
Workers at the hospital had downed tools a few days earlier in protest after going without pay for four months.
By 27 days ago
Why St Mary's Hospital Mumias has closed after 117 years of service
How low-interest regime shrunk banks' half-year interest income
Banks have taken a hit on their financials with reduced income charged on loans following the low interest regime that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) started in August 2024.
By 30 days ago
How low-interest regime shrunk banks' half-year interest income
To tame Gachagua, President Ruto should borrow a leaf from Nelson Mandela
Three schools of thought exist. The first argues that Gachagua is the brains behind the chaos, seeking to paint the government in bad light.
By 1 month ago
To tame Gachagua, President Ruto should borrow a leaf from Nelson Mandela
Farouk Kibet's efforts might help UDA to win Malava by-election contest
Farouk Kibet has camped in Malava constituency for months, reaching out to widows, women and youth as campaigns for Malava Constituency by-election intensify. 
By 1 month ago
Farouk Kibet's efforts might help UDA to win Malava by-election contest
Reduce education and health costs to win back the trust of Kenyans
Many parents have sold valuables, from livestock, buildings to land, just to finance the education of their children.
By 1 month ago
Reduce education and health costs to win back the trust of Kenyans
Premium
How confusion in opposition guarantees Ruto's comeback
June 25, 2024 marked Ruto’s most vulnerable moment when he was arm-twisted into discarding the Finance Bill 2024 and disbanding his Cabinet.
By 1 month ago
How confusion in opposition guarantees Ruto's comeback
Mbadi's economic misadventures show ODM can't offer better leadership
From reducing capitation from Sh22,224 per student to Sh16,900, and re-introducing examination fees, Mbadi's economic policies are hurting Kenya’s education system.
By 1 month ago
Mbadi's economic misadventures show ODM can't offer better leadership
Raila no longer excites the masses; his magic wand has lost its potency
Jolted out of complacency and now caught between two extremely antagonistic forces, Raila Odinga must rue his uncanny ability to pull rabbits out of the hat.
By 2 months ago
Raila no longer excites the masses; his magic wand has lost its potency
Acknowledging mistakes might help Ruto government regain public trust
For more than one week, blogger Ndiang'ui Kinyagia made Kenyans incessantly bark up the wrong tree.
By 2 months ago
Acknowledging mistakes might help Ruto government regain public trust
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen's decision to liken demos to a coup is outrageous and designed to run away from reality, which the government must confront to address underlying issues.
By 2 months ago
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
Those who have been tracking Farouk Kibet's engagements will have noticed that he does not only look after the President's interests but is a major mobiliser of the Kenya Kwanza government.
By 3 months ago
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
Premium
Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
Raila appears to have come to terms with the reality that his ‘chi’ has consigned him to a life on the periphery of the presidency.
By 3 months ago
Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
Ruto’s apology neither acknowledged the wrongs committed nor sought genuine forgiveness. Prefacing the apology with 'if' actually legitimises the State's high-handedness.
By 3 months ago
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
How low-interest regime shrunk banks' half-year interest income
Banks have taken a hit on their financials with reduced income charged on loans following the low interest regime that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) started in August 2024.
By Alexander Chagema, Graham Kajilwa 30 days ago
How low-interest regime shrunk banks' half-year interest income
What to watch out for when IMF staff come to town
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ASAL governors push state to boost livestock funding
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DCI arrests teen filmed desecrating Kenyan flag
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