Wananchi Reporter
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Mathare: Thugs stab dad to death while taking 3-year-old son to school at dawn
At the scene of the incident, an open lunch box ā containing food (ugali and omena) lay scattered on the dusty road. The scattered food told a story of painful struggle and an unknown future.
Nairobi CBD already changing face following hawkers ban
Recently renovated pavements have suddenly witnessed reduced human traffic, congestion and chaos.The usual sounds of hawkers shouting themselves hoarse trying to attract shoppers have gone quiet.
WANANCHI OPINION: If Kenya is serious about its 15 billion trees ambition by 2032, it must walk the talk
If the government, led by President William Ruto, is serious about its 15 billion trees ambition by 2032, it must walk the talk. There is no room for empty promises. According to Global Forests Watch, Kenya is losing its forests at an alarming rate.
Open letter to Kenyan MPs: We elected you to serve the people, not yourselves, stop the greed
Where did the rain start beating us, Kenya? This is the question on the minds of many as our country continues to spiral into the abyss of economic hardship. It is not just about the tough realities we face today, it is about the glaring betrayal of those entrusted with leading us to better days....
Why Kenya needs to enact an honorary degree policy to tame rogue awards
Honorary degrees are outstanding academic awards granted by universities to people in recognition of their contributions to society, exceptional achievements, or impact in various fields without requiring the recipient to meet the traditional academic requirements....
An open letter to Kenya's leaders: Don't let our country be reduced to a theatre of tragic comedy
Gone are the days when leadership was a badge of honour, worn with dignity and upheld by moral standards. Today, leadership is defined by theatrics, a spectacle of lies, corruption, public indecency, and verbal abuse. It has become a contest of who can steal public resources the most efficiently, wh...
Wananchi Opinion: What you should do now that KCSE results are out
Not all students will meet their academic goals, and some may experience disappointment or frustration.
Fresh travel chaos as thousands troop back to the city after festivities
Many of those returning to Nairobi and cities like Mombasa have had to be creative; taking vehicles plying short routes, before connecting to Nairobi.
Wananchi Opinion: This is how to manage your money in January
Begin by reviewing your bank statements, credit card balances, and any other financial obligations. Take note of your income, expenses, savings, and debts.
Probe into mysterious death of girl who went to church on Christmas Day and body found days later with injuries
Investigations have began in Busia following the mysterious death of a girl, whose body was discovered by neighbours with injuries.