Burial ceremonies in Kenya have gradually changed over the years. Unlike in the past, when mourners were freely allowed to make speeches, many funeral programmes today are tightly controlled. In most cases, leaders presiding over such events limit speaking slots, sometimes even denying politicians a chance to address mourners.This trend, however, sparked tension at the […]
Teachers across the country are raising their voices, demanding that Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) be separated from primary institutions. Their concern is that the current arrangement is creating confusion in management, teaching, and learning, threatening the future of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).The debate recently intensified after the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) […]
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has stirred debate after boldly lamenting how leaders from Western Kenya are often undermined and insulted by their own people. Speaking at a local gathering, Wetangula compared how other communities treat their political kingpins with respect, even in times of disagreement, while Western leaders face constant criticism from within. “Hata […]
Political analyst Herman Manyora has sparked sharp debate after dismissing the widely held belief that the late Mwai Kibaki was Kenya’s most successful president. Instead, he branded Kibaki as the worst leader in the country’s history. Speaking during an interview, Manyora argued that Kibaki’s political failures—especially during the 2007 general elections—outweighed his economic and social […]
Political analyst and University of Nairobi lecturer Prof. Herman Manyora has cautioned ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna against engaging in direct confrontation with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Manyora also directed his warning to Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, noting that while both leaders have the potential to win elective seats in […]
Kenya stands out as the most promising country in sub-Saharan Africa, thanks to a convergence of economic and political forces that position it favorably among the continent’s nations. As Africa experiences rapid growth and is projected to account for a quarter of the world’s population by 2050, multinational corporations are increasingly looking to establish a […]
President Kenyatta has asked Kenyans to support Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate, Raila Odinga in his bid to win the presidency come August 9th. Uhuru was speaking in Nakuru where he was commissioning the refurbished Nakuru Railway Station yesterday. The president who did not name call, accused his Deputy, William Ruto and his allies of […]