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<title>Why parents, guardians must always keep an eye on children</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Parents and guardians must remain vigilant at all times as children face increasing risks of sexual exploitation both offline and online. ]]></description>
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<title>Zimbabwe must not squander its key constitutional moment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe must carefully navigate its constitutional moment by recognising that the parliamentary election of a president can still uphold democratic representation. ]]></description>
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<title>Ban on &amp;apos;political&amp;apos; plays beats is against CBC&amp;apos;s critical thinking approach</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The tension between artistic expression and state control in Kenya dates back to the 1970s and 1980s, when repression of intellectuals reached extraordinary levels. ]]></description>
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<title>Queuing for fuel shows systemic failure</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Last week, and for the first time in a very long time, I queued for petrol somewhere in Karatina. ]]></description>
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<title>VC&amp;apos;s demeanor a welcome change in varsities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are two clips of Chuka University&#039;s Vice Chancellor, Prof Henry Mutembei, that keep replaying in my head. ]]></description>
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<title>Equipping our youth to excel, not just survive, in global job markets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kenyan government has been actively signing Bilateral Labour Agreements with nations like Germany, Canada, and Saudi Arabia to secure opportunities for the youth ]]></description>
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<title>Political theatre is distracting citizens from serious issues</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya&#039;s political landscape, marked by events like the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua, is increasingly seen as a theatrical distraction that diverts public attention from pressing issues. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:55:25 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>How Kenya is courting disaster by greedily encroaching on forests</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Government-backed encroachment into protected areas like Karura Forest has sparked concern environmental degradation is being driven by short-term interests at the expense of long-term sustainability. ]]></description>
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<title>Farouk Kibet: A man with immense clout but no constitutional office</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Farouk Kibet wields significant behind-the-scenes influence in government despite holding no constitutional office, drawing comparisons to powerful figures like Nicholas Biwott. ]]></description>
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<title>Ours is a slippery government where deals and scandals flow freely like oil</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mounting scandals and opaque deals in Kenya&#039;s government are fuelling concerns over accountability, governance, and the integrity of upcoming electoral processes. ]]></description>
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<title>The world is suffering from a dearth of serious leadership</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The world is suffering from a shortage of serious leadership, highlighted by global instability and controversial decisions by major leaders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:38:38 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Rising child deaths in schools should worry us all</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rising child deaths in Kenyan schools reveal systemic failures in safety, infrastructure, and protection, demanding urgent national attention. ]]></description>
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<title>Funds, not sympathy, will end Kenya&amp;apos;s mental health crisis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya&#039;s mental health crisis will only be resolved through sustained funding and accessible care systems rather than awareness campaigns alone. ]]></description>
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<title>SGR extension to Malaba a game&#45;changer for Kenya&amp;apos;s growth</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya&#039;s SGR extension to Malaba is transforming rail infrastructure into a connected economic corridor that links regions, boosts trade, and supports inclusive growth. ]]></description>
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<title>Why Afcon 2027 is about creating a lasting legacy in Kenya</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Afcon 2027 is Kenya&#039;s defining moment for this generation, and the clock is ticking. ]]></description>
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<title>Holy Week reflections on holiness, justice, and responsibility</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Isaiah&#039;s vision offers one of the clearest answers in all of Scripture to the question of God&#039;s holiness. ]]></description>
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