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    The decline of our universities is a national tragedy

    By Ken Opalo 4 hrs ago
    The decline of our universities is a national tragedy
    Why the fourth estate is critical in democratic and open society
    Why the fourth estate is critical in democratic and open society
    By Irungu Houghton 4 hrs ago
    Gachagua messy exit makes Odinga a saint
    Gachagua messy exit makes Odinga a saint
    By Mark Oloo 4 hrs ago
    Universal health care sabotaged by greed and ignorance of the law
    Universal health care sabotaged by greed and ignorance of the law
    By Patrick Muinde 5 hrs ago
    America's double standards on genocide is a concern for Africa
    By DJ Bwakali 5 hrs ago
    America's double standards on genocide is a concern for Africa
    Adaptation should protect male fertility
    By Lynet Otieno 15 hrs ago
    Adaptation should protect male fertility
    Social media and AI tools are reshaping hospitality industry
    By Farzana Zahir 1 day ago
    Social media and AI tools are reshaping hospitality industry
    Why Kenya's private sector should invest in refugee economies for growth
    By Barbara Nyawira 1 day ago
    Why Kenya's private sector should invest in refugee economies for growth
    Why Kenya should rethink presidential pardon powers
    By Ndong Evance 2 days ago
    Why Kenya should rethink presidential pardon powers
    Why nothing will change after the 'shift' from CBC to CBE
    By Wycliffe Osabwa 2 days ago
    Why nothing will change after the 'shift' from CBC to CBE
    Beyond the shoe: What the Ruto incident reveals about public discontent
    By Biketi Kikechi 2 days ago
    Beyond the shoe: What the Ruto incident reveals about public discontent
    NG-CDF kitty is indispensable and needs to be cemented in law
    By Benedict Toroitich 2 days ago
    NG-CDF kitty is indispensable and needs to be cemented in law
    Acknowledgment, not denial, is the step to healing and justice
    By Hussein Khalid 2 days ago
    Acknowledgment, not denial, is the step to healing and justice
    The Cinderella of Migori: The shoe that could change destiny
    By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2 days ago
    The Cinderella of Migori: The shoe that could change destiny
    How current political ongoings might affect various 'kingpins'
    By Leonard Khafafa 3 days ago
    How current political ongoings might affect various 'kingpins'
    Why doing PR for politicians is one of the most difficult jobs
    By Faith Wekesa 3 days ago
    Why doing PR for politicians is one of the most difficult jobs
    Seek BBC's help to launch credible investigations into killing of youths
    By David Ochami 3 days ago
    Seek BBC's help to launch credible investigations into killing of youths
    Why legislators must step back from managing NG-CDF kitty
    By Gitobu Imanyara 3 days ago
    Why legislators must step back from managing NG-CDF kitty
    Former President's sudden interest in young people hypocritical
    By Vivere Nandiemo 4 days ago
    Former President's sudden interest in young people hypocritical
    Let's address factors that trigger or worsen mental health issues
    By Njahira Gitahi 4 days ago
    Let's address factors that trigger or worsen mental health issues
    Let career pathway determine level of math's teaching in JSS
    By John Wahome 4 days ago
    Let career pathway determine level of math's teaching in JSS
    Finance Bill 2025: When will Kenyans engage in broader Budget discussion?
    By Dennis Kabaara 5 days ago
    Finance Bill 2025: When will Kenyans engage in broader Budget discussion?
    Why you shouldn't miss public participation forums on budget
    By Kidi Mwaga 5 days ago
    Why you shouldn't miss public participation forums on budget
    Ignore clamour for immediate devolution of road management
    By Ahmedsiad Mohamed 5 days ago
    Ignore clamour for immediate devolution of road management
    To be a mother is to be ready to lead life of service
    By Nancy Ndichu 6 days ago
    To be a mother is to be ready to lead life of service
    Smoked promises: Kenyans gave up waiting for white smoke to rise
    By Edward Buri 6 days ago
    Smoked promises: Kenyans gave up waiting for white smoke to rise
    Gen Z must not let pride steal their movement's purpose
    By Mohamed Adow 6 days ago
    Gen Z must not let pride steal their movement's purpose
    Orengo, tread carefully on broad-based politics
    By Joshua Rajwayi 6 days ago
    Orengo, tread carefully on broad-based politics
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