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JAMILA'S MEMO: Forced savings or forced suffering?
But when news of the minister’s statement hit social media, the reactions were swift — and ranged from disbelief to outright ridicule. Many Kenyans found the idea not only absurd but painfully out of touch with the economic realities facing millions...
BONYO’S BONE: Nyamira County - A shame of the devolution
Today, Nyamira County stands out as an illustration of a cause betrayed. A disgrace to the spirit of devolution. An insult to the people of Nyamira and Kenya at large.What is this buffoonery that has turned County 046 into a theatre of shame?...
SAM’S SENSE: Leadership and integrity chapter - What sense?
There is one chapter in that Constitution that, back in 2010, was hailed as the nation’s moral compass. Chapter Six. The chapter on Leadership and Integrity.For many state officers –who double as political leaders – this chapter has become more of an...
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Drama - But where are the adults?
In his address at the Annual General Meeting of the Association of National Government Administrators of Kenya, Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo lamented what he termed a culture of disorder and challenged the administrators to look inward and reflect....
Chelsea take control of UEFA Conference League quarter-final first leg
Goals from Tyrique George and two from Noni Madueke in the second half gave the two-time Champions League winners a comfortable lead to defend in next week's return fixture at Stamford Bridge.
Forest will ignore top five cushion: Nuno
Midweek results mean finishing fifth in the Premier League will now guarantee a place in next season's Champions League, as opposed to the usual top four spots going into Europe's elite club competition.
Kenyan shilling gains as Trump pauses tariffs
At 10:52 am EAT, commercial banks quoted the shilling at 129.30/80 per dollar, compared with Wednesday's close of 129.50/130.00, data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed.
Cantona claims Ratcliffe is destroying Man Utd
British billionaire Ratcliffe has endured a turbulent spell since taking charge of United's football operations after buying a minority share in February 2024.
The power of theatre: ‘Echoes of War’ joins plays that have faced similar fates since Jomo Kenyatta era
Just like in the controversial ‘Echoes of War’ play by Cleophas Malala, the playwright was at it again exactly 12 years ago, when he penned ‘The Shackles of Doom’ play, which hit the headlines, forcing the government to pull the plug before the Natio...
Butere book Olympic as giants set-up 'exciting' semi-finals in Mombasa
In the girls’ contest, holders Butere Girls hammered Asumbi Girls of Nyanza 63-36 to finish top of Group B, booking Nairobi champions Olympic in the semi-finals while former champions and home side Kaya Tiwi face Rift Valley’s St. Joseph’s Kitale in...
Gov’t denies claims of single-sourcing affordable housing materials from Devki Group
Housing Secretary Athman Said defended the government against claims of single-sourcing for building materials in the affordable housing projects.He noted that procurement decisions were left to individual contractors to determine based on their...
