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Banks should lower interest rate to spur economic growth

Lower interest rates would spur credit uptake and increase money supply to finance economic activities, which banks understand very well.

Banks should lower interest rate to spur economic growth

Retraction and Apology

Retraction and Apology

Get to negotiating table and end teachers' strike

Get to negotiating table and end teachers' strike

Speed up investigations into abductions and suspected police killings

Speed up investigations into abductions and suspected police killings

Take measures to avoid spread of Monkeypox

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention officially declared the Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security in Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa

Take measures to avoid spread of Monkeypox

Too many strikes pose threat to our country's development agenda

The elephant in the room, however, is how the government plans to navigate through all these landmines, especially when the Treasury shows a lack of commitment.

Too many strikes pose threat to our country's development agenda

It's possible to make university education free for all Kenyans

It is unfortunate that thousands of bright but needy students graduate from high school but fail to join college because their parents cannot afford the exorbitant fees.

It's possible to make university education free for all Kenyans

Raila: Good luck in your quest for AU leadership

Given the support he has so far garnered, it is probable Raila could clinch the seat. Were that to be so, his vast political experience will come in handy.

Raila: Good luck in your quest for AU leadership

Back Migosi's directive to all vice-chancellors with immediate disbursement

Many parents and students continue to express fear that the new funding model is skewed against those from humble backgrounds.

Back Migosi's directive to all vice-chancellors with immediate disbursement

Enforce road safety rules to stem rise in accidents

Survivors of the jinxed Coast Bus that killed 13 people at Migaa, along the Nakuru -Eldoret Highway in the wee hours of Tuesday, tell a tale of negligence by both driver and bus company.

Enforce road safety rules to stem rise in accidents

Identify talent at East Africa school games in Uganda

The tournament comes hot on the heels of the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games where Kenya emerged top in Africa and 17th position globally.

Identify talent at East Africa school games in Uganda

Streamline operations in the Education Ministry

By universities being asked to recall all the admission letters they had sent out points out to a disconnect between university management and government over funding model.

Streamline operations in the Education Ministry

Check the rise in female genital mutilation and botched circumcisions

There is need for the government to roll out concerted civic education drives on dangers that arise from FGM.

Check the rise in female genital mutilation and botched circumcisions

Stop police intimidation against journalists

For the umpteenth time, the Media Council of Kenya has decried growing attacks on journalists by law enforcers. In the past few months, MCK has documented 24 cases of assault against journalists.

Stop police intimidation against journalists

There is need to urgently address concerns raised through Gen Z protests

Police brutality did not even spare journalists who, even though fully kitted to identify themselves, were roughed up in the misplaced wrath of rogue police officers.

There is need to urgently address concerns raised through Gen Z protests

Murkomen has his work cut out in sports docket

Our football has had numerous court cases to the detriment of the game and Murkomen must ensure that the beautiful game is played more in the stadiums than courtrooms.

Murkomen has his work cut out in sports docket

Listen to teachers to avert a looming learning disruption

Teachers have issued a strike notice to the government and threatened to disrupt school reopening in about three weeks’ time.

Listen to teachers to avert a looming learning disruption

Easy part for CSs is over, get to work and deliver services to Kenyans

The easy part for the new CSs is over. They are in the public eye and must hit the ground running. There is no time to bask in the glory that comes with high office.

Easy part for CSs is over, get to work and deliver services to Kenyans

Set up Mpox testing centres at border points

The government must step up vigilance at border entry points, ports and airports to stop the spread of monkeypox.

Set up Mpox testing centres at border points

Heed US call on how to handle protesters, civil society organisations

The caution appears to have been informed by the manner in which the government handled Gen Z protests that paralysed activities across the country in recent weeks.

Heed US call on how to handle protesters, civil society organisations

Now win over the confidence of all Kenyan taxpayers

Unemployment is at an all-time high, where even university graduates cannot get internships because most companies are struggling financially.

Now win over the confidence of all Kenyan taxpayers

Impeaching Gachagua is not among Kenyans' priorities at the moment

Kenya Kwanza is grappling with a lot of issues that require attention, but the impeachment of Gachagua is not among them.

Impeaching Gachagua is not among Kenyans' priorities at the moment

ODM leaders' joining of Ruto Cabinet should reawaken the opposition

The inclusion of ODM members in the Cabinet poses a threat to Azimio la Umoja’s survival as Kenya’s main opposition coalition.

ODM leaders' joining of Ruto Cabinet should reawaken the opposition

Patchwork in CBC review quite unhelpful

Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is still facing teething problem, key among them being shortage of teachers and lack of critical facilities.

Patchwork in CBC review quite unhelpful

Let accident on sodium cyanide be an eye-opener

In the last four days after an accident involving a truck carrying toxic sodium cyanide, there have been knee-jerk responses to this incident that has all the hallmarks of a huge health disaster.

Let accident on sodium cyanide be an eye-opener

Unions right to demand educationist at the helm

KNUT has faulted the nomination of Julius Ogamba as Education CS because he is not an educationist and, hence lacks the requisite training to be effective in running the docket.

Unions right to demand educationist at the helm

Resolve these varsity funding hitches fast

The fate of most students selected to join universities beginning next month is still uncertain under the new funding model.

By 2 months ago

Resolve these varsity funding hitches fast

Political goodwill needed in anti-corruption fight

When Kenya Kwanza took over leadership in 2022, it promised a radical shift from the way things were being done and also promised to tackle corruption.

By 2 months ago

Political goodwill needed in anti-corruption fight

High schools best suited to host Grade 9 students

In four months, Grade 8 learners will move to Grade 9. Unfortunately, a firm, reasonable decision is yet to be made on where these learners will be domiciled.

By 2 months ago

High schools best suited to host Grade 9 students

EAC bloc should use Rwanda polls to boost standing

On the July 15 poll, President Paul Kagame will seek a fourth term. He became president in 2000 but was technically in charge from 1994 when his Rwanda Patriotic Army stopped the genocide.

By 2 months ago

EAC bloc should use Rwanda polls to boost standing

MPs have blood on their hands; time for them to engage in self-reflection

The demonstrations that have rocked the country would not have taken place had Kenyans had a modicum of trust in their elected representatives.

By 2 months ago

MPs have blood on their hands; time for them to engage in self-reflection

President William Ruto has made a good decision but too late

Although President Ruto has made the right decision, he has done so too late when precious lives of young people have been snuffed out by police bullets.

By 2 months ago

President William Ruto has made a good decision but too late

Finance Bill 2024: MPs have final chance to make things right tomorrow

Although the Bill has passed the second reading with proposed amendments, there is still urgent need to re-look at the whole document to factor in public aspirations.

By 2 months ago

Finance Bill 2024: MPs have final chance to make things right tomorrow

Kudos to picks for Olympics, train for medals

Athletics Kenya (AK) has named its track and field team that will be flying the country’s flag at the Olympics next month.

By 2 months ago

Kudos to picks for Olympics, train for medals

Address teen pregnancy problem more seriously

Data from the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council reveals that at least 15,000 schoolgirls have given birth and dropped out of school in Meru County this year alone.

By 2 months ago

Address teen pregnancy problem more seriously

Kenyans must resist attempts to water down Conflict of Interest Bill

Politicians must be kept off any business dealings with the government as one way of dealing with rampant corruption that has held our country back for decades.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans must resist attempts to water down Conflict of Interest Bill

Shame for Kenya to host matches in foreign land

It is shameful that for the first time in years, the national football team Harambee Stars had to host their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Malawi due to a lack of Fifa-approved facilities.

By 2 months ago

Shame for Kenya to host matches in foreign land

Ruto should stop issuing roadside declarations

Technical, safety and security matters should be left to those versed in the fields while politicians stick to fulfilling the promises they made during campaigns.

By 3 months ago

Ruto should stop issuing roadside declarations

Fund key sectors adequately to spur an ailing economy

The Finance Bill 2024 has elicited heated debate due to the proposed new taxes. Majority of Kenyans and experts warn that should it be passed as is, the economy will be hit adversely.

By 3 months ago

Fund key sectors adequately to spur an ailing economy

Consider implications of trying pirates in Kenya

Parliament must therefore ensure Kenya does not take on more than it can deal with without compromising the security and safety of Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

Consider implications of trying pirates in Kenya

Tread carefully on plan to scrap 'useless' courses

President William Ruto asked vice-chancellors to scrap 'useless' university courses and consolidate programmes so that universities can concentrate on their key specialisations.

By 3 months ago

Tread carefully on plan to scrap 'useless' courses

It is time for Kenya and Africa to stop selling carbon credits for a song

It is time that Kenya and the region realised the value of the vast carbon-offsetting assets and made the world’s polluters pay well for the job that these assets are doing in saving the planet.

By 3 months ago

It is time for Kenya and Africa to stop selling carbon credits for a song

Ruto should listen to Gachagua's cry and end wrangles within Kenya Kwanza

A visibly irritated Gachagua over the weekend warned leaders from the Rift Valley to stay clear of the politics of Mt Kenya and concentrate on their jurisdictions.

By 3 months ago

Ruto should listen to Gachagua's cry and end wrangles within Kenya Kwanza

Don't exempt KRA from data protection law

Passing such amendments that erode the safety rails that make this crucial Act effective sets a bad precedent and takes the country a step backward.

By 3 months ago

Don't exempt KRA from data protection law

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