Author: J Kamau

Student leaders from various universities have called on the government to involve learners in developing the proposed new higher education funding model, arguing that past reforms have largely failed because the beneficiaries were excluded from the decision-making process. The appeal comes just days after President William Ruto announced that the government was working on a plan to make tertiary education fully free, raising expectations among students over how the new financing framework will be structured and implemented. Speaking during a youth leadership forum in Thika, leaders from Kenyatta University, Mount Kenya University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology…

Kenya’s national woodball team, composed of determined young players, delivered a stellar performance at the 2026 World Woodball Championship held in Malaysia earlier this week. Despite facing fierce international competition, the team’s resilience resulted in a total of seven medals: one silver and six bronze. The championship was defined by high-stakes matches and narrow margins. The 10th World Woodball Championship took place in Perlis, Malaysia, from July 24 to 29, 2026, featuring top international competitors where Indonesia claimed the overall senior title and Kenya achieved a historic medal haul. The championship was hosted at the University of Malaysia Perlis City…

Kenya is currently faced by a persistent rice deficit, driven by high production costs, poor weather, inferior seeds among other factors, forcing the country to rely hugely on imports. Rice farmers across the country produce 230,000 to 260,000 metric tons of rice annually against a demand of about 1.3 million metric tons. This translates to 20 percent of the country’s rice demand, creating an annual shortage of exceeding 800,000 metric tons. A recent economic survey indicated that Kenya’s spending on rice imports reached a historic high of sh 55.11 billion, surpassing wheat imports for the first time. The country imports…

Stakeholders in the business sector have sounded alarm over confrontational politics being witnessed across the country, saying the country’s economic stability is at peril ahead of next year’s general elections. They maintain that rising political tensions, ongoing civil unrest and intense political competition have severely threatened business operations, property, and economic stability. The stakeholders who spoke during an awards ceremony by Dependable Brands in Nairobi, said that persistent political instability fuelled by the political class has contributed to investor hesitancy where many investors have withheld their resources and are on wait-and-see situation. This, they said, has slowed down economic recovery…

The construction of the Ksh. 55 million Kimuchu Sports Academy in Kamenu Ward, Thika Town Constituency, is nearing completion, with the facility expected to be completed and handed over within the next three weeks. The academy, located at Kimuchu Comprehensive School grounds in Kiganjo area, is among 37 Talent Development Academies being constructed under Phase I of the Government’s nationwide sports infrastructure programme aimed at identifying, nurturing and developing young sporting talent in schools and other learning institutions across the country. Speaking during an inspection of the project, the contractor identified as Musa said the bulk of the construction work…

Tatu City has secured a major equity investment from Saudi Arabia’s Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group for Jabali Towers, its premier mixed-use development located within the Tatu City Special Economic Zone. The investment, made through Mabani’s subsidiary Swan Properties, marks a significant milestone for Tatu City and reinforces its position as one of Kenya’s leading destinations for foreign direct investment. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the investment sends a strong signal that Kenya remains a destination of choice for investors seeking opportunities on the African continent. He at the same time noted…

Days after 50 youths from the sprawling Kiandutu informal settlement in Thika were arraigned over allegations of blocking roads during the recent Gen Z protests, many young people from the area say they will no longer participate in street demonstrations. With the country set to mark the Saba Saba commemoration on Tuesday, July 7, 2017, the youths expressed a resolve to stay away from protests saying previous demonstrations had left many of them with injuries, arrests and in some cases the loss of lives. They said they had learned painful lessons from past incidents and would no longer allow themselves…

Real estate stakeholders have raised concern over the rising cost of construction, saying higher prices of building materials and fuel are driving up the cost of delivering affordable housing in Kenya. The stakeholders and investors maintain that the government t should go slow on tax hikes so as to promote investments and enable Kenyans own properties and homes. Most Kenyans according to the sector players are unable to raise resources to purchase land or homes due to a raft of taxes introduced by the government thereby increasing housing deficit in the country. Speaking during the handover of more than 70…

A strong call for transformative, forward-looking governance in African universities dominated high-level discussions this week as global higher education leaders convened in Lancaster, United Kingdom, for a landmark forum on institutional leadership and performance. The conference, held under the theme “Governing Councils as Strategic Stewards and Custodians of Institutional Performance,”brought together policymakers, university executives, and governance experts to examine how institutions can remain competitive in an increasingly complex global academic landscape. Delivering a keynote address, Dr. Vincent Gaitho, Chairman ,University Council and Pro-Chancellor of Mount Kenya University (MKU), emphasized that the future of African universities will be shaped not by…

Widows across the country have been on the receiving end for decades, left to grapple with overlapping social, economic, and legal hardships. Some of the major challenges they face after death of their partners include property grabbing, unfair loss of inheritance rights, social stigmatization and isolation, intense economic insecurity, and subjection to harmful traditional practices. These barriers trap many widows in cycles of poverty and emotional distress and hence the need for deliberate and concerted efforts to empower them to stand and have their voice heard in the society. It is this reason that Gatundu North MP Elijah Njoroge Kururia…