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Surrogacy: Act to end our women's exploitation
In Kenya, surrogate mothers are paid between Sh200,000 and Sh1 million per pregnancy, while surrogate mothers in America earn about Sh10 million per pregnancy.
By 14 days ago
Surrogacy: Act to end our women's exploitation
2027 election technology must be beyond reproach
With the latest revelations about Smartmatic Technology systems, the questions we have all along been avoiding must be confronted.
By 27 days ago
2027 election technology must be beyond reproach
Protest strongly over Russia's illegal military hiring
It is clear Vladimir Putin is determined to defeat Ukraine by all means. But he should not rely on Africans to win this war.
By 1 month ago
Protest strongly over Russia's illegal military hiring
Violence must not define our elections
The violence witnessed during the recent campaigns and by-elections across the country is a shameful betrayal of Kenya’s democratic aspirations
By 2 months ago
Violence must not define our elections
We deserve truth on workers' abuse in Gulf
Hundreds of Kenyan women have returned from the Middle East with first-hand accounts of physical, verbal and sexual assault, or at worst, death threats.
By 2 months ago
We deserve truth on workers' abuse in Gulf
Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-on
The National Police Service is synonymous with corruption and virtually every adult Kenyan has a story to tell about it.
By 2 months ago
Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-on
For Kenya to maintain its pride, doping must be stamped out
The war against doping is far from being won when the menace can’t be declared a national emergency even when a world record holder is sanctioned.
By 2 months ago
For Kenya to maintain its pride, doping must be stamped out
Take voter registration centres closer to people
If it is serious about registering a big number of Kenyans, IEBC must take registration centres closer to the people.
By 2 months ago
Take voter registration centres closer to people
Cybercrime law a threat to freedom of speech
Under this law, any person who makes a post or comment that offends another party is liable to a fine of up to Sh20 million or a jail term of up to 10 years.
By 3 months ago
Cybercrime law a threat to freedom of speech
Raila has left an indelible mark on Kenyan politics
Kenya has lost a great leader, a man who seemed larger than life and walked our political landscape like a colossus. 
By 3 months ago
Raila has left an indelible mark on Kenyan politics
Police wrangles denying youth opportunities
The wrangling between the police hierarchy and the civilian arm of the commission could not be more ill-timed or more dangerous.
By 3 months ago
Police wrangles denying youth opportunities
Surrogacy: Act to end our women's exploitation
In Kenya, surrogate mothers are paid between Sh200,000 and Sh1 million per pregnancy, while surrogate mothers in America earn about Sh10 million per pregnancy.
By 14 days ago
Surrogacy: Act to end our women's exploitation
2027 election technology must be beyond reproach
With the latest revelations about Smartmatic Technology systems, the questions we have all along been avoiding must be confronted.
By 27 days ago
2027 election technology must be beyond reproach
Protest strongly over Russia's illegal military hiring
It is clear Vladimir Putin is determined to defeat Ukraine by all means. But he should not rely on Africans to win this war.
By 1 month ago
Protest strongly over Russia's illegal military hiring
Violence must not define our elections
The violence witnessed during the recent campaigns and by-elections across the country is a shameful betrayal of Kenya’s democratic aspirations
By 2 months ago
Violence must not define our elections
We deserve truth on workers' abuse in Gulf
Hundreds of Kenyan women have returned from the Middle East with first-hand accounts of physical, verbal and sexual assault, or at worst, death threats.
By 2 months ago
We deserve truth on workers' abuse in Gulf
Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-on
The National Police Service is synonymous with corruption and virtually every adult Kenyan has a story to tell about it.
By 2 months ago
Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-on
For Kenya to maintain its pride, doping must be stamped out
The war against doping is far from being won when the menace can’t be declared a national emergency even when a world record holder is sanctioned.
By 2 months ago
For Kenya to maintain its pride, doping must be stamped out
Take voter registration centres closer to people
If it is serious about registering a big number of Kenyans, IEBC must take registration centres closer to the people.
By 2 months ago
Take voter registration centres closer to people
Cybercrime law a threat to freedom of speech
Under this law, any person who makes a post or comment that offends another party is liable to a fine of up to Sh20 million or a jail term of up to 10 years.
By 3 months ago
Cybercrime law a threat to freedom of speech
Raila has left an indelible mark on Kenyan politics
Kenya has lost a great leader, a man who seemed larger than life and walked our political landscape like a colossus. 
By 3 months ago
Raila has left an indelible mark on Kenyan politics
Police wrangles denying youth opportunities
The wrangling between the police hierarchy and the civilian arm of the commission could not be more ill-timed or more dangerous.
By 3 months ago
Police wrangles denying youth opportunities
Surrogacy: Act to end our women's exploitation
In Kenya, surrogate mothers are paid between Sh200,000 and Sh1 million per pregnancy, while surrogate mothers in America earn about Sh10 million per pregnancy.
By 14 days ago
Surrogacy: Act to end our women's exploitation
2027 election technology must be beyond reproach
With the latest revelations about Smartmatic Technology systems, the questions we have all along been avoiding must be confronted.
By 27 days ago
2027 election technology must be beyond reproach
Protest strongly over Russia's illegal military hiring
It is clear Vladimir Putin is determined to defeat Ukraine by all means. But he should not rely on Africans to win this war.
By 1 month ago
Protest strongly over Russia's illegal military hiring
Violence must not define our elections
The violence witnessed during the recent campaigns and by-elections across the country is a shameful betrayal of Kenya’s democratic aspirations
By 2 months ago
Violence must not define our elections
We deserve truth on workers' abuse in Gulf
Hundreds of Kenyan women have returned from the Middle East with first-hand accounts of physical, verbal and sexual assault, or at worst, death threats.
By 2 months ago
We deserve truth on workers' abuse in Gulf
Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-on
The National Police Service is synonymous with corruption and virtually every adult Kenyan has a story to tell about it.
By 2 months ago
Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-on
For Kenya to maintain its pride, doping must be stamped out
The war against doping is far from being won when the menace can’t be declared a national emergency even when a world record holder is sanctioned.
By 2 months ago
For Kenya to maintain its pride, doping must be stamped out
Take voter registration centres closer to people
If it is serious about registering a big number of Kenyans, IEBC must take registration centres closer to the people.
By 2 months ago
Take voter registration centres closer to people
Cybercrime law a threat to freedom of speech
Under this law, any person who makes a post or comment that offends another party is liable to a fine of up to Sh20 million or a jail term of up to 10 years.
By 3 months ago
Cybercrime law a threat to freedom of speech
Raila has left an indelible mark on Kenyan politics
Kenya has lost a great leader, a man who seemed larger than life and walked our political landscape like a colossus. 
By 3 months ago
Raila has left an indelible mark on Kenyan politics
Police wrangles denying youth opportunities
The wrangling between the police hierarchy and the civilian arm of the commission could not be more ill-timed or more dangerous.
By 3 months ago
Police wrangles denying youth opportunities
We deserve truth on workers' abuse in Gulf
Hundreds of Kenyan women have returned from the Middle East with first-hand accounts of physical, verbal and sexual assault, or at worst, death threats.
By Editorial 2 months ago
We deserve truth on workers' abuse in Gulf
Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-on
The National Police Service is synonymous with corruption and virtually every adult Kenyan has a story to tell about it.
By Editorial 2 months ago
Kanja should take on graft in NPS head-on
For Kenya to maintain its pride, doping must be stamped out
The war against doping is far from being won when the menace can't be declared a national emergency even when a world record holder is sanctioned.
By Editorial 2 months ago
For Kenya to maintain its pride, doping must be stamped out
Take voter registration centres closer to people
If it is serious about registering a big number of Kenyans, IEBC must take registration centres closer to the people.
By Editorial 2 months ago
Take voter registration centres closer to people
Cybercrime law a threat to freedom of speech
Under this law, any person who makes a post or comment that offends another party is liable to a fine of up to Sh20 million or a jail term of up to 10 years.
By Editorial 3 months ago
Cybercrime law a threat to freedom of speech
Raila has left an indelible mark on Kenyan politics
Kenya has lost a great leader, a man who seemed larger than life and walked our political landscape like a colossus.
By Editorial 3 months ago
Raila has left an indelible mark on Kenyan politics
Police wrangles denying youth opportunities
The wrangling between the police hierarchy and the civilian arm of the commission could not be more ill-timed or more dangerous.
By Editorial 3 months ago
Police wrangles denying youth opportunities
Thunder intensify preparations for 2026 BAL challenge
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