Why Africans Must Learn To Tell Their Own Story
As I watched rugby almost the whole day last Friday, I got wind of the death of Chinua Achebe, one of the world’s most prolific writers, and a literary gem in Africa. Browsing through comments on...
View ArticleImmigration revives Sh20 billion 'smart ID' tender
The Immigration ministry has revived the tender for the new generation identity cards. The ministry has also opted to implement the Sh20 billion project through a restricted procurement process, where...
View ArticleAnd The Devil Came Home
I was driving towards Samburu reserve. This was my last trip for the year. The clients on board were repeat clients who have been visiting Kenya for the last 10 years, constantly and without missing....
View ArticleTHE HISTORIC DECISION IS AT HAND
No matter what the legal terms and complexities may be for the historic judgment expected this weekend, for the layman it is really very simple: either Uhuru Kenyatta will win, or Raila Odinga will...
View ArticleImplications Of Today’s Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court today renders its most anticipated and historic ruling on the petition filed by Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Cord challenging the results announced by the IEBC that Uhuru Kenyatta...
View ArticleDay In The Life: I have to create time for meditation every
Depending on whether I’ll be going to the gym, I get up between 5am and 6.30am. A few moments are dedicated to prayer and mediation as I review my main agenda of the day. I always have to countercheck...
View ArticleVOTE TALLY FINDS FORMS MISSING IN TEN AREAS
A judicial team which scrutinized election results in 22 polling stations has discovered discrepancies raising questions on whether President elect Uhuru Kenyatta acquired the 50 plus one threshold...
View ArticleUhuru Kenyatta validly elected - Supreme Court
The Supreme Court judges have reached a unanimous decision to uphold the election of Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto as president and deputy president elect respectively. Reading the judgement Chief...
View Article10 Reasons Why No One Is Calling You For An Interview
Human resource managers the world over receive numerous applications daily, in the hundreds and therefore like any other very busy HR practitioner who is not hiring everyday, only the best applications...
View ArticleOf worm-infested Cabinet ministers, rats and snakes
Even though Parliament is back in session here in Cape Town, it would seem that phenomenon that journalists refer to as the silly season is still with us. For those who may never have heard of it, the...
View ArticleThe minute he raises is hand at you, leave
There’s no little girl who grows up dreaming of a prince charming who will wine and dine with her during courtship, only to reveal his true colours after marriage. We all dream of men who will treat us...
View ArticleDisabled locked out of school
Educational challenges faced by pupils with disability in the country are rapidly rising and locking them out of school. Helen Obande Chief Executive Officer United Disabled Persons of Kenya says the...
View ArticleKisii to work 24 hours, Ongwae
KISII governor James Ongwae was yesterday sworn in amid pomp and color promising to deliver on his pledges. Ongwae took oath of his alongside his deputy Joash Maangi during a ceremony held at Gusii...
View ArticleOparanya's plan for Kakamega county
KAKAMEGA governor Wycliffe Oparanya yesterday unveiled a seven point development manifesto for the county with infrastructure development top on his agenda. Oparanya said that his first role would be...
View ArticleState to set up 60 storey tower in city
The government plans to construct a 60-storey tower in Upper Hill, Nairobi, officials of the National Economic and Social Council have said. Details of the shield-shaped building that will be Africa's...
View ArticleRaila predicts voter apathy in future elections
Prime Minister Raila Odinga has predicted voter apathy in future elections. This follows the unanimous decision by the six judges of the Supreme Court to dismiss Raila's petitions challenging the...
View ArticleNairobi Park Diary: Don’t panic, mechanic
I saw a vehicle parked at the lone tree(Near No5 junction). I assumed they were looking at the lion that was there earlier in the morning. However, when I arrived, only the large bulk of a sleeping...
View ArticleTrader denies stealing Sh3.6m
A businessman was yesterday charged with stealing money from a bank. It is alleged that Ben Ngigi Maina on Tuesday stole Sh3,631,500 from Chase Bank in Nairobi. Bank officers reported the case to the...
View ArticleIEBC must give electronic audit -KNCHR
THE Kenya National Commission on Human Rightshas released a report on the March 4 elections. The report was released yesterday in Nairobi and focused on how elections were conducted in eight “hot...
View ArticleMwau files suit against Mutula
Former MP for Kilome John Harun Mwau has filed an application in the High Court seeking orders to compel the IEBC to provide him with forms 34, 35 and 36 to enable him challenge the election of Makueni...
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