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2024 Economic Survey is probably the single most important economic document that presents key economic trends of the past five years.

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Easter season would be a time for businesses to reap big as consumers loosen their wallets to make merry as they reflect on the crucifixion of Christ.

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Trump's tariffs on Kenyan exports further weaken a wobbling economy

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Executive should stop sideshows and address Auditor's sticky issues

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The thrilling exploits of the national team, Harambee Stars, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, is a welcome distraction from the annoying e-citizen and other mega scandals.

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Oginde's prayer: When prayer dared to confront power

Can a single prayer be the master stroke that eventually slays the dragon of plunder of public coffers in this country?

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What we have in this country is not a problem of revenues to warrant the toxic taxes and levies of the Kenya Kwanza administration.

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The failure of NEMIS to curb fraud in government capitation to public schools raises more questions than answers.

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No one can quantify the economic losses that the country continues to suffer as a result of the violent protests.

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Economic speak, the key highlight of this week was President William Ruto's tour in Europe.

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The aftermath of what was meant to be a sacred day to remember and honour tens of young people senselessly killed during the Gen Z protest against Finance Bill 2024.

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The annual budget process is an official ritual that Kenyans cannot avoid courtesy of the country’s established constitutional and democratic order.

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The Nairobi-Nakuru -Mau Summit road contract, famously referred to as the Rironi-Mau Summit project, seems to have taken the same familiar and well-trodden path.

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One of the sad realities emerging from the 2025/26 budget proceedings in Parliament is that our budgets are prepared first and foremost to serve the big people in the Executive and Parliament.

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2024 Economic Survey is probably the single most important economic document that presents key economic trends of the past five years.

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Parliament must stamp its authority to ensure debt sustainability, compliance with approved debt ceilings and clear the cloud on odious debts. 

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For those that may not be in the know, the Chinese people and culture emphasises on building a friendship as a precursor to their diplomatic, trade and social engagements.

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US vs China trade war projected to drag global economy into recession

Easter season would be a time for businesses to reap big as consumers loosen their wallets to make merry as they reflect on the crucifixion of Christ.

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Chinese suppliers this week have been exposing the actual wholesale prices for world-renowned brands, appealing for US consumers to order their products directly from them online

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'Echoes of War' debacle has shred Ruto's creative economy agenda

The National Drama and Film Festivals would ordinarily pass as a thrilling season for art lovers and a moment for young people to demonstrate their raw and pure talent.

By 5 months ago

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On Wednesday this week, I ventured into the once busy Buruburu shopping centre, nestled within Makadara and Embakasi West constituencies of Nairobi.

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