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One thing you learn working in health insurance is that a medical crisis rarely begins when a patient walks into a hospital. In many cases, the warning signs have been there for days, weeks or years. They show up in routine check-ups, in…
By Dr. Tonia Frame Every October, breast cancer awareness campaigns encourage women to recognize changes in their breasts and seek medical attention. These campaigns matter, but awareness alone cannot improve outcomes if women who seek…
In January 2025, a short notice in the Kenya Gazette opened a new chapter in Kenyan livestock. Gazette Notice No. 977, dated 31 January, declared the domesticated water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) a food animal under the Meat Control Act. It…
Food security is no longer simply a question of whether a country can grow enough food. It is also about whether farmers have reliable access to water, technology and markets, whether food can move efficiently from farms to consumers, and…
Those who assume that the Migwani Ward by-election is a two-horse race between the Wiper Patriotic Front and UDA may be in for a surprise. The National Liberal Party (NLP) is poised to demonstrate its growing political strength in…
The fight against infectious diseases is far from over. Even as countries make significant progress in eliminating some diseases, others continue to emerge and re-emerge, threatening lives, disrupting communities and placing pressure on…
Kenya’s printing and production of recorded media output grew by 2.3 per cent in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, highlighting the continued activity of an industry adapting to changing business and consumer…
As Kenya today marks the 15th Edition of the Kenya Defence Forces Day, the nation pauses to do what great nations do best – to remember. Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya, in leading tributes to our fallen soldiers and to serving…
Kenya is once again entering the familiar territory of political campaigns — rallies, alliances, colourful party merchandise, roadside speeches, political slogans and the familiar faces that have dominated the country’s political landscape…
In October 2025, I set out for my second international trip, and it was in China. Being my second trip, I was not so green but still it was my first in China. On arrival I was amazed by the smooth airport operations, aided by technological…
For more than six decades, Kenya has sold the world a remarkably simple promise: come for the wildlife, stay for the beaches, and take home a taste of Africa. It worked. Tourism grew rapidly after independence, helped build an…
A global health commitment that cannot be felt in a village is unfinished diplomacy. That is the lesson Kenya must carry forward from the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. UNGA provides a platform for countries to…
Public health begins long before a patient reaches a hospital. It is shaped in homes, communities, schools, workplaces, farms and markets; by the safety of our food and water; by the condition of our environment; and by the ability of our…
That China is among the world’s most developed countries and one of the largest economies is no secret. In fact, China boasts trillions of US Dollars in nominal Gross Domestic Product, making it second only to the United States. From…
There are many of us who see Kalonzo Musyoka for what he represents: an old-school politician shaped by the Moi era, who is yet to fully embrace modern democratic culture. Nationally he presents himself as a democrat and champion of…
The media has never been more powerful—or more important—than it is today. Through newspapers, radio, television, digital platforms and social media, information can travel across borders in seconds. The media can bring people closer…
In recent months, a steady stream of stories has circulated across social media, messaging apps and some news outlets about employment opportunities in Russia. While some accounts have created an atmosphere of caution, a clearer picture…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim last week that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election has reopened an old and deeply contested political wound. He was joined by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who went further by claiming…
War, climate chaos, division, greed look at any news outlet, and you might believe this defines our world. The laws of war are flouted. Peace is elusive. Authoritarianism feeds on division. Power is concentrated in the hands of a select…
The African Union is more than an institution, it is the embodiment of the Pan-African dream. Its journey began on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, with the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) by 32 independent African…
Leaders of BRICS countries met in New Delhi, India, from 12 to 13 September 2026 for the 18th BRICS Summit held under the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. Discussions at the business forum…
For 15 years, Kalonzo Musyoka’s political bargain at the national table was simple: deliver Ukambani as a bloc, and demand a top seat in return. That bargain helped deliver him the Vice Presidency, two runs as Raila Odinga’s running mate,…
This week I moderate a panel at the National Credit Market Convention in Naivasha. The topic is AI in credit scoring. The room will hold banks, SACCOs, digital lenders, a rating agency and a credit bureau. Here is the fact the room has to…
Data is supposed to settle arguments. It tells us what is happening, how serious a problem is, who is affected and, importantly, what governments should do about it. But what happens when data itself becomes part of the problem? One of the…
