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Why Tullow is holding all the cards in oil exploration deal with State
As Tullow Oil prepares the costly venture of producing and exporting 2.4 million barrels of oil over the next three years, the UK firm may end up slapping the Government with a colossal bill of its costs.
By Macharia Kamau and Otiato Guguyu 8 years ago
Why Tullow is holding all the cards in oil exploration deal with State
Top State workers to cost Kenyans Sh4 billion
The cost of paying top government officials will cross the Sh4 billion mark in the next year. Treasury has increased the allocation for the salaries of senior officials running the 15 constitutional offices.
By Macharia Kamau and Otiato Guguyu 9 years ago
Top State workers to cost Kenyans Sh4 billion
Uhuru's move on varsities commendable, we must focus on quality education
The decision by President Uhuru Kenyatta to suspend the establishment of more universities is commendable.
By Francis Orieny 9 years ago
Uhuru's move on varsities commendable, we must focus on quality education
Matiangi’s regulations do not address day-school students
The move by Education Secretary to ban all social activities during third term, as part of the ministry’s new measures to curb cheating, leaves many disturbed.
By Francis Orieny 9 years ago
Matiangi’s regulations do not address day-school students
With continued backlash from Jubilee, what next for Sonko?
Because of the continued backlash from Jubilee, Senator Sonko must explore his options right if he has to survive politically.
By Francis Orieny 9 years ago
With continued backlash from Jubilee, what next for Sonko?
Is appointing Charles Keter to cabinet president's move to assess Kalenjin support?
The appointment of Charles Keter to the cabinet seems to be a well-calculated move by President Kenyatta
By Francis Orieny 10 years ago
Is appointing Charles Keter to cabinet president's move to assess Kalenjin support?
Questionable SGR: Inside William Ruto's most expensive project
Business
By Macharia Kamau and Ndungu Gachane
3 hrs ago
Kirima children sue stepmother in fresh dispute over his wealth
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
3 hrs ago
Broiler farming: How farmers can profit from meat chicken keeping
Smart Harvest
By Watsson Messo
3 hrs ago
ODM fallout: Delegates meet to seal Sifuna's SG fate
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
3 hrs ago
From Kigali to Nairobi, Equity Bank hit by a string of heists
Crime and Justice
By David Odongo
3 hrs ago
Passenger plane veers off runway at Wilson Airport
National
By Esther Nyambura
3 hrs ago