Remembering David Silverstein: Chicago-trained American doctor who took care of President Moi for 43 years
When his cardiology fellowship ended in 1974, Dr David Silverstein considered several destinations, including Israel and the South Pacific. Kenya eventually won.
Kenya power reports vulnerability owing to rapid wind and solar uptake that affects grid
Kenya’s national power utility said on Tuesday that rapid uptake of variable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar was affecting the stability and reliability of the East African country’s electricity grid. Kenya Power said that variable renewable energy sources now accounted for more than 20 per cent of...
Human rights advocates in President Ruto’s backyard protest the turning of police stations in Kenya into state murder chambers
A post-mortem examination found that Otieno died from massive internal bleeding caused by blunt-force trauma, while the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has taken over investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Young Kenyans resort to ‘mpango wa kando’ or income streams diversification as guarantee of financial satisfaction
Saving remains a priority among young people, with 97 per cent reporting that they have a savings goal. Their leading priorities include starting a business (29 per cent), investing in an existing business (23 per cent), funding their children’s education (21 per cent), buying a home (20 per cent) and building an emergency fund (19 per cent).
Kenya’s Parliamentary Budget Committee adopts Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill
The Ksh10.25 billion represents the mandatory 0.5 per cent of the audited and approved national revenue for the 2022/23 financial year, which was used to determine revenue sharing for the 2026/27 financial year.
National Music Festival: Kenyan universities turning into incubation centres of the country’s creative economy
Among the universities making a strong impression is Mount Kenya University (MKU), whose creative arts teams posted an impressive haul at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival held at Kibabii University in Bungoma County.
Mout Kenya University creative arts group outshines peer at national music festivals with awards in Zilizopendwa category
The MKU team also claimed victory in the Office of Data Protection Commission sponsored class and were placed third in the Central Bank of Kenya sponsored set piece bagging Ksh50,000.
African governments and development partners told raise investment in agriculture, allow farmers a stronger voice in policy making
GIZ Senior Technical Advisor Kennedy Okech said the initiative would strengthen the capacity of farmer organisations to participate effectively in policy formulation, implementation and agricultural investment decisions.
Voters in Nandi County propose better remuneration of civil servants in Kenya to make politics less attractive, retain talent
Residents, who included business community, teachers and other public servants, argued that competitive salaries and benefits would facilitate restoration of the appeal of professional careers in government by pushing back on the perception that holding elective office is the surest path to financial prosperity and influence.
Mount Kenya University chancellor wants fresh graduates to become drivers of social transformation as ‘as they enter next phase their lives’
Prof Struthers urged the graduands to use their knowledge and skills in service of society and to uphold integrity and purpose in their careers. He also paid tribute to parents, guardians, lecturers and mentors whose support made the graduates’ achievements possible.
