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Lewis Nyaundi And Emmanuel Kipchumba

Pain, suffering and fury as hospitals deny teachers, police officers medical care

The health of more than one million teachers, police officers and their dependents is at risk as hospitals deny them services due to delayed capitation.

Pain, suffering and fury as hospitals deny teachers, police officers medical care

Big mistakes campus lovers make that cause their deaths

Big mistakes campus lovers make that cause their deaths

By Joseph Wanyama 8 years ago

Shocking statistics indicate 62% of Taita Taveta land occupied by national parks

Shocking statistics indicate 62% of Taita Taveta land occupied by national parks

By Pascal Mwandambo 8 years ago

100 words on managing your finances in campus

100 words on managing your finances in campus

By Felix Kavii 8 years ago

The Paris Agreement and the fossil fuel industry

The Paris Agreement of 2015 outlines the commitment of 117 member states to reduce the impacts of climate change brought by Green House Gas emissions.

By Ordia Akelo 8 years ago

The Paris Agreement and the fossil fuel industry

Why Civil Society must be involved in shift to renewable energy

Kenya has been a vibrant breeding ground for civil societies for a long time now. This is partly due to the power of democracy that we wield so freely in our fists every time we rise to state, we are fed up with the status quo.

By Ordia Akelo 8 years ago

Why Civil Society must be involved in shift to renewable energy

Atletico Madrid are favourites to win Champions League

The eagerly awaited Champions League epic final match tomorrow between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the famous San Siro stadium in Italy is, without doubt, going to be a real thriller.

By Enock Onsando 8 years ago

Atletico Madrid are favourites to win Champions League

Raila, most of your troops are not voters

Dear Raila Odinga, three Kenyans lost their lives last Monday as a result of incidents that were linked to the anti-IEBC demos which you called over a month ago.

By Stan Oyunga 8 years ago

Raila, most of your troops are not voters

I married KDF soldier for protection, Garissa attack survivor

A female student from Moi University who survived the April 2015 Garissa University College attack says she married a KDF soldier because she feels secure around him.

By Irvin John. Jalango 8 years ago

I married KDF soldier for protection, Garissa attack survivor

Sossion opposes Matiang’i’s school calendar change

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Secretary General Wilson Sossion opposed recent changes in the school calendar proposed by Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to curb cheating in exams.

By David Kariuki 8 years ago

Sossion opposes Matiang’i’s school calendar change

Why refugee camps should not be shut

The Government’s announcement that it will close the Dadaab refugee camp has stirred serious debate.

By Samson Nyasimi 8 years ago

Why refugee camps should not be shut

Police PR tactic failed

After the Monday riots, which saw three people dead and several others injured in Nyanza region, the Kenya Police Service decided to airlift some officers they claimed were injured during the protests for specialised treatment at Nairobi West Hospital.

By Philip Ouma 8 years ago

Police PR tactic failed

School orders parents to pay illegal fees

I am a parent at Nakuru Boys High School and there is an issue I wish to highlight as it affects many other people.

By Concerned parent 8 years ago

School orders parents to pay illegal fees

Economic impact of tear gas Monday unfolding

CORD and Jubilee are the two biggest political parties in Kenya. But instead of cooperating with each other, they have been carrying out a feud.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Economic impact of tear gas Monday unfolding

Shitanda was a politician who served his people well

Peter Soita Shitanda, the former Malava Mp and housing minister passed on Wednesday afternoon sparking a countrywide state of mourning.

By Collins Musanga 8 years ago

Shitanda was a politician who served his people well

Why numerous Kenyans don’t like IEBC

The government of President Uhuru Kenyatta is facing some serious political turbulence as exemplified by the ongoing weekly demonstrations.

By Kariuki Muiri 8 years ago

Why numerous Kenyans don’t like IEBC

Matiang'i should lift ban on prayer days

I welcome measures by Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to end exam cheating.

By David Njunge 8 years ago

Matiang'i should lift ban on prayer days

Real reason candidates cheat in exams

It is unfortunate that the education sector today has to deal with the headache of exam leakage.

By William Okumu 8 years ago

Real reason candidates cheat in exams

Surprising reason Kenya lost pipeline deal to Tanzania

Kenya has been the nerve centre for the East African Community.

By Kariuki Gathuitu 8 years ago

Surprising reason Kenya lost pipeline deal to Tanzania

Why youth’s disinterest in politics is a big problem

Asking the youth to obtain national ID cards in readiness to vote in the 2017 General Election is a good thing but are they aware of the responsibilities that come with it?

By Billian Sawenja 8 years ago

Why youth’s disinterest in politics is a big problem

Kenya is now officially a bandit economy

It is now official; Kenya is a “bandit economy“; our land has reached the lowest point in graft.

By Benard Amaya 8 years ago

Kenya is now officially a bandit economy

Actions Kenya is taking to break free from fossil fuels

The demand for energy in Kenya has grown substantially over the past five years. Going by Vision 2030 and The Least Cost Power Development Plan, there are clear indications that it will grow further.

By Ordia Akelo 8 years ago

Actions Kenya is taking to break free from fossil fuels

Leaders must respect constitutional term limits for true democracy

Last week, President Yoweri Museveni was sworn into office for the fifth time, extending his stay in power beyond the current 30 years

By David Kode 8 years ago

Leaders must respect constitutional term limits for true democracy

Academic calendar change will help fight exam irregularities

Students cheating in exams in Kenya has been a wound that despite the efforts to treat it, no healing has ever been witnessed.

By Emmanuel Mulwa 8 years ago

Academic calendar change will help fight exam irregularities

Consensus needed on IEBC before lives are lost

The current onslaught on election commissioners by the public, politicians, lawyers and religious groups is not something worth ignoring.

By Denis Mbau 8 years ago

Consensus needed on IEBC before lives are lost

Expose pupils to sex education early

It was shocking to learn that seven students were not registered by a school in Kakamega for this year’s KCSE exams because they were pregnant.

By Moses Kidi 8 years ago

Expose pupils to sex education early

Church offers to mediate talks between government and opposition

The proposal by church leaders to mediate in talks between the government and opposition over the IEBC is indeed noble.

By Peter Mwangi 8 years ago

Church offers to mediate talks between government and opposition

I applaud CBK governor for good work

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) should be applauded for its work. CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge has brought a lot of sanity in the banking sector and ensured that it is no longer business as usual.

By William Okumu 8 years ago

I applaud CBK governor for good work

Blogging is no different from gutter press

In days gone, we had newspapers whose publication, distribution and marketing was shrouded in secrecy; they were considered illegal. My encounter with merchants of this trade will forever remain etched on my mind.

By Collins Musanga 8 years ago

Blogging is no different from gutter press

Are we back to the dictatorial era?

We ushered in a youthful government and sighed with relief. Perhaps our votes had put an end to the old tiresome era synonymous to assassinations and police brutalities.

By Mevin Cheruiyot 8 years ago

Are we back to the dictatorial era?

Boy-child is now an endangered species

Last week, the Independent Medico-Legal Unit released its findings on the killing of eight youth on April 19 by police at Mukuru kwa Reuben. It said the eight were shot at close range while either kneeling or lying on the ground.

By Francis Waweru 8 years ago

Boy-child is now an endangered species

Police brutality must stop

Kenyan security officers are very brutal when handling ordinary citizens during protests or arrests.

By Nicholas Ouma 8 years ago

Police brutality must stop

Rift among Knut teachers could destroy their union

Kenyan teachers are known for their unparalleled unity. And the glue that has held them together over the years is the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut).

By Nobert Oluoch Ndisio 8 years ago

Rift among Knut teachers could destroy their union

Social media is fuelling ethnicity

In the olden days, we had newspapers whose publication, distribution and marketing was shrouded in secrecy. These newspapers, dubbed gutter press, were considered illegal.

By Collins Musanga 8 years ago

Social media is fuelling ethnicity

KQ is world‘s leading carrier

There is no other airline better placed to be the world‘s leading carrier than Kenya Airways!

By David Kyalo 8 years ago

KQ is world‘s leading carrier

Mobile banking godsend to the poor

The leading telecommunication firm Safaricom announced its annual financial report this week, with net profit of Sh38.1 billion.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Mobile banking godsend to the poor

Refugee camps source of crime

The plan to close Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps is highly commendable.

By Enock Onsando 8 years ago

Refugee camps source of crime

HIV is the number one youth killer

The revelation by the Health Metrics and Evaluation study that HIV and Aids is the number one killer of youth in Kenya is saddening.

By Joseph Muthama 8 years ago

HIV is the number one youth killer

Free Chepkorir from hospital

After exhausting her insurance money, salary, savings and selling two cows, she had not expected another more 30 days in the ICU.

By Daisy Ngetich 8 years ago

Free Chepkorir from hospital

Opposition’s attempt to have dialogue with Uhuru unreasonable

On Monday, CORD protesters stormed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) headquarters in Nairobi in a blatant attempt to oust the commissioners.

By Joseph G. Muthama 8 years ago

Opposition’s attempt to have dialogue with Uhuru unreasonable

Motive of colleges is purely profit

In this era of the liberalisation of higher education, various disciplines have been diluted by colleges and universities.

By Benard Amaya 8 years ago

Motive of colleges is purely profit

Pan Paper owners should know how forest will be replenished

The planned re-opening of Pan Paper Mills in Webuye may not be something to celebrate about if the new owners engage in oppressive employment practices.

By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago

Pan Paper owners should know how forest will be replenished

Tribalism still our biggest problem

Loyalty to ones tribe has been given greater significance over nationalism.

By Abraham Obunga 8 years ago

Tribalism still our biggest problem

Why wait for building tragedies to occur?

Let me first take this opportunity to send my heartfelt condolences to the families and relatives of those who lost their loved ones following the collapse of a building in Huruma.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Why wait for building tragedies to occur?

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