Give herders pasture for them to return home and be counted
Majority of herders in Norther Kenya are outside the county in search of pasture.
Star Blogs
Ending divisive tribal politics starts with individuals
Leaders come from society and citizens give them an opportunity for abuse.
Mombasa residents’ fear of theft during census is justified
Thieves may take advantage of the exercise and knock on doors knowing residents will open.
Census success is a two-way street, public has demands
Enumerators should knock and wait for a response before entering our houses.
‘Rape drug’ bugizi plays major role in rise of sexual crimes
It is colourless, tasteless and odourless, making it perfect to lace food and drinks.
Census must record accurate data for devolution success
This will be the first census since devolution which raised prominence of numbers.
Incorporate moral lessons in CBC to boost war on graft
Increase in graft is a pointer to the deterioration of ethics among Kenyans.
Suspected split in police service holds back war on drugs
In April, two police units clashed at a roadblock over suspected contraband ethanol.
State should discard mercury-laced sugar before another theft
It should not be stored an an exhibit, it could be stolen same way it was stolen before.
Cane growers in Bungoma daunted by delayed pay
Farmers have complained about lack of seeds despite land being ready.
Smoke-free snus will suppress efforts to end tobacco use
Introduction of such products to prevent effects on non-smokers exposes smokers to bigger risks.
Local music sector at risk after ‘peanut’ payment of artistes
Local music is played on many platforms for them to receive Sh2,500 as payment.
KDF attack on locals to avenge soldier taught wrong lesson
It was wrong of the soldiers to take action into their own hands, which residents are discouraged from.
Costly benchmarking trips by MCAs are of no benefit to Wanjiku
Elgeyo Marakwet MCAs' benchmarking trip to Congo should have been made to neighbouring Kakamega.
Great ideas rot on state shelves to favour the powerful
Other countries benchmark here and implement them successfully, why can't we?
CBC won’t shoot economy up while corruption thrives
Youths have skills to make a living but powerful cartels beat them to successful enterprises.
Cancer has dwarfed other diseases that should be addressed
People find it less shameful to say a relative died from cancer than HIV/Aids.
State should offer solutions as firms plan mass layoffs
15 companies listed in NSE have announced that they are not making enough money.
Caregivers have a task to teach pupils critical life values
Learning should not end on school closing day, holidays are a chance to learn life skills.
Religion is vital, but fanaticism turns faithful into slaves
Society has adopted misconceptions making them slaves to self-proclaimed men of God.