/oped/Editorial/-/440804/440804/-/qmuxi8z/-/index.html http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Deliver-truth-report-now/-/440804/1856594/-/y4mafa/-/index.html The truth and reconciliation process was a central piece of the Agenda Four issues to be addressed to guarantee the nation’s long-term stability 2013-05-18T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Address-unstable-electricity-supply-/-/440804/1856596/-/1310grg/-/index.html The debate over whether Kenya Power should be allowed to raise electricity tariffs must be reopened 2013-05-18T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Deliver-on-all-promises-/-/440804/1855818/-/534pl1z/-/index.html The newly appointed cabinet secretaries should appreciate the arduous task ahead. 2013-05-17T17:07:19Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Police-must-restore-security-in-country-/-/440804/1855814/-/uhhkmaz/-/index.html President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive to the police to deal with insecurity must be acted upon quickly. 2013-05-17T17:07:03Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Careful-on-procurement/-/440804/1854848/-/yospagz/-/index.html The directive by President Kenyatta that at least Sh4 billion be used annually to buy new equipment for the Police Force is welcome and laudable. 2013-05-16T17:09:17Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Arrest-those-behind-violence-in-Bungoma-/-/440804/1854844/-/ms53h6z/-/index.html Reports that politicians may be behind the vicious conflict in Bungoma and neighbouring areas are frightening, and require quick and decisive action. 2013-05-16T17:08:21Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Explain-Mathari-escape-/-/440804/1853810/-/d8ct6f/-/index.html The escape of 75 patients from Mathari Mental Hospital early this week is quite disturbing. 2013-05-15T15:39:21Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/New-Cabinet-should-now-get-down-to-work--/-/440804/1853806/-/nnnh7k/-/index.html Now that the Cabinet secretaries have been sworn in, Kenyans expect them not only to discharge their duties diligently, but also to develop a new public service culture and champion the principles enshrined in the Constitution. 2013-05-15T15:38:59Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Rid-schools-of-sex-pests/-/440804/1852764/-/pl5rkrz/-/index.html Parents are increasingly taking matters into their own hands when it comes to the welfare of their children 2013-05-14T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/MPs-deserved-all-the-ridicule-they-received/-/440804/1852766/-/d1q10i/-/index.html MPs were ridiculed on Tuesday when civil society activists brought pigs to Parliament in a grotesque protest against the legislators’ incessant demand for higher remuneration 2013-05-14T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Employers-have-a-point-/-/440804/1851404/-/7kwgnu/-/index.html Now we have heard from the horse’s mouth: Employers are increasingly unhappy about the quality of graduates that public universities are churning out every year. 2013-05-13T16:21:42Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Giving-in-to-MPs-will-send-the-wrong-signals-/-/440804/1851382/-/xyl98n/-/index.html The decision by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Monday to stand up to bullish MPs could not have come at a better time. 2013-05-13T16:18:01Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Presidents-office-should-clear-the-air/-/440804/1850324/-/teskulz/-/index.html In the last few days, different arms of government have been sending mixed signals on Kenya’s position vis-a-vis the ongoing trials at the International Criminal Court 2013-05-12T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Our-athletes-sparkling/-/440804/1850322/-/a1g5bhz/-/index.html The world athletics season started in earnest with the opening event of the Diamond League in Doha 2013-05-12T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Time-to-tell-Pattni-to-stop-his-judicial-circus-/-/440804/1849656/-/nyy9oq/-/index.html When the Narc government took office in January 2003, it signalled a willingness to break from the past by repossessing the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. 2013-05-11T16:35:07Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Keep-the-peace-at-derby/-/440804/1848540/-/pb5pmrz/-/index.html Most roads in Nairobi will tomorrow afternoon lead to the Nyayo National Stadium for the country’s biggest football derby. 2013-05-10T13:59:55Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/House-team-not-up-to-task-in-Cabinet-vetting/-/440804/1848534/-/o6enmhz/-/index.html The ongoing vetting of Cabinet Secretaries is a major milestone in the evolution of our democratic aspirations as spelt out in the Constitution. 2013-05-10T13:56:29Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Police-must-change-their-tactics/-/440804/1847630/-/9t0dpt/-/index.html Inspector-General David Kimaiyo on Thursday spelt out the measures to be taken to tackle insecurity in Bungoma and neighbouring counties 2013-05-09T17:22:23Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Now-lower-lending-rates/-/440804/1847628/-/xu8n91z/-/index.html Despite the numerous cuts of the benchmark rate by the Central Bank, commercial banks have failed to match the move by lowering lending rates 2013-05-09T17:22:19Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Fare-thee-well-Kilonzo-/-/440804/1846454/-/vul03bz/-/index.html Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo has been adequately eulogised by his former professional and political colleagues, family members, and government leaders. 2013-05-08T15:46:42Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/This-blackmail-over-pay-must-not-succeed-/-/440804/1846452/-/13qi9yu/-/index.html County Assembly members across Kenya Wednesday halted work, demanding higher pay. 2013-05-08T15:46:23Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Talks-on-Somalia-vital-for-Kenyas-security/-/440804/1845392/-/10j7an8/-/index.html President Kenyatta has joined leaders of many other countries in London at the Somalia Conference 2013 hosted jointly by British Prime Minister David Cameron and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud 2013-05-07T17:06:42Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Avoid-teachers-strike/-/440804/1845390/-/lkvqrxz/-/index.html The Teachers Service Commission and the main teachers union are once again embroiled in a controversy, this time over frozen promotions and hardship allowances 2013-05-07T17:06:37Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Dont-shelve-truth-report-/-/440804/1844030/-/k3iddaz/-/index.html It’s a pity that the Truth team could not present its findings to President Kenyatta when scheduled because he had to travel to Addis Ababa and then to the United Kingdom for important conferences on Somalia. 2013-05-06T15:30:01Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Break-stalemate-over-House-committees-/-/440804/1844028/-/5do0dy/-/index.html The stalemate in Parliament over the composition and leadership of key watchdog committees threatens the business of the House and must be resolved expeditiously. 2013-05-06T15:27:52Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Police-must-be-abreast-of-trends-in-crime-war/-/440804/1842896/-/f6dosz/-/index.html In the recent past, the nature of crime, especially in Nairobi, has been changing with attackers targeting motorists and those renting taxis 2013-05-05T17:26:45Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Stars-can-go-to-Brazil/-/440804/1842894/-/13q2j9g/-/index.html The national football team Harambee Stars has started preparations ahead of a busy schedule in the next two months 2013-05-05T17:26:38Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Review-commission-jobs-/-/440804/1842366/-/c9tln6/-/index.html The proposal to turn the status of commissioners from full-time State employees to part-time workers may be worth exploring. 2013-05-04T16:06:27Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Judiciary-in-danger-of-losing-public-goodwill-/-/440804/1842364/-/co318mz/-/index.html Businessman Kamlesh Pattni, the architect of the infamous Goldenberg scandal, is finally a free man after the case against him was officially terminated on Friday. 2013-05-04T16:06:22Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/If-MPs-are-unhappy-with-their-pay--they-should-quit/-/440804/1841326/-/1l92fhz/-/index.html MPs have cunningly crafted a budget that incorporates higher pay for themselves and lofty grants for posh vehicles in a move intended to circumvent the constitutional provisions on regulation of compensation for State officials. 2013-05-03T15:29:02Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Vetting-speed-laudable/-/440804/1839856/-/rp96rm/-/index.html The speed with which the vetting of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission staff was carried out is highly commendable 2013-05-02T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Throw-out-petition-against-salaries-body/-/440804/1839858/-/qwfkmvz/-/index.html Igembe South MP Mithika Linturi has tabled a petition in Parliament seeking to remove members of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission 2013-05-02T16:41:50Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Wage-increases-may-never-be-the-solution/-/440804/1766810/-/yn9rlm/-/index.html The 14 per cent increase in the minimum wage announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta was certainly good news for workers 2013-05-01T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/The-media-still-in-peril/-/440804/1766808/-/g6ydh8z/-/index.html As the world marks the 20th World Press Freedom Day, Kenya and other East African countries are still struggling to improve on freedom of expression 2013-05-01T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Bungoma-raids-baffling/-/440804/1762728/-/5pnrht/-/index.html Unprovoked, apparently motiveless murder and mayhem inflicted on innocent villagers by a horde of attackers whose main objective seems to be to kill and destroy for its own sake is quite baffling 2013-04-30T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/County-heads-have-to-think-beyond-the-box/-/440804/1762730/-/13dl6dhz/-/index.html Counties presented their financial estimates this week in conformity with the provisions of the Constitution that require them to do so two months before the national budget is tabled in Parliament in June 2013-04-30T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Common-currency-an-idea-whose-time-is-here/-/440804/1761922/-/b20x88z/-/index.html East Africa’s Heads of State have given a new impetus to the push for the adoption of a common currency. 2013-04-29T15:38:20Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/When-will-Stars-shine/-/440804/1761916/-/l0idyqz/-/index.html Early last week, national football team coach Adel Amrouche released a training programme as Kenya prepares to host  Nigeria on June 5 in the 2014 World Cup qualifier matches. 2013-04-29T15:36:33Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/It-is-time-Assad-went/-/440804/1760876/-/119pu9q/-/index.html It is not enough to warn Syria’s Bashar al-Assad of dire consequence should he use chemical weapons against his opponents; someone should take that man out and save thousands of Syrians who have been dying since the civil war broke out two years ago. 2013-04-28T14:46:02Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Ban-on-dummy-axles-couldnt-be-more-timely/-/440804/1760874/-/j41gk4/-/index.html Last Monday’s judgment by a Nairobi court upholding the ban on dummy axles on long-distance trucks should be welcomed by all despite protests from the Kenya Transporters Association, which had challenged the rule. 2013-04-28T14:44:55Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Shame-of-power-blackouts-/-/440804/1760276/-/97oavy/-/index.html For the last one month, the country has been subjected to persistent power blackouts that have disrupted production systems and also exposed Kenyans to serious inconveniences at the household level. 2013-04-27T16:33:40Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Conclude-appointment-of-Cabinet-Secretaries/-/440804/1760274/-/nlkngf/-/index.html President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto have taken longer than expected to name a Cabinet although, in their defence, they have pointed to the complexities posed by the new constitutional arrangements and the need to get it right first time. 2013-04-27T16:33:31Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Build-modern-rugby-stadia/-/440804/1759238/-/bpd6rwz/-/index.html The Africa Cup Sevens tournament goes down this weekend at the Mombasa Sports Club. 2013-04-26T14:10:59Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Uhuru-must-now-focus-on-the-minority-groups/-/440804/1759224/-/eepq7q/-/index.html President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto named a significant proportion of the Cabinet this week and set in motion a process of crafting a new government. 2013-04-26T14:09:07Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Cabinet-is-in-place-expedite-the-process/-/440804/1758228/-/61a4nt/-/index.html Now that almost the full complement of the Cabinet has been named, we can expect the new government to finally get down to work 2013-04-25T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Lets-seize-the-moment/-/440804/1757320/-/d3gf91/-/index.html Since the new administration announced plans to introduce solar-powered laptops in primary schools next year, the debate has been about the project’s viability considering the enormous resources required 2013-04-24T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Robust-scrutiny-of-nominees-necessary/-/440804/1757322/-/b2vgvsz/-/index.html One of the four Cabinet Secretaries named by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, Mr William Ruto, on Tuesday have already run into headwinds as debate on the suitability of the team starts in earnest 2013-04-24T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/New-Cabinet-must-be-servants-of-the-people/-/440804/1756270/-/13c3apu/-/index.html The Cabinet unveiled by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday is the smallest since the early 1980s 2013-04-23T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Free-maternity-care-may-prove-too-costly/-/440804/1755468/-/5h3hji/-/index.html The government’s plan to provide free maternity care seems to have run into problems due to lack of policy direction 2013-04-22T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Use-oil-wealth-prudently/-/440804/1755466/-/gbdtk3z/-/index.html The resumption of oil production in Southern Sudan earlier this month was welcomed with a sigh of relief 2013-04-22T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Public-agencies-must-come-clean-on-park/-/440804/1754544/-/6iysdq/-/index.html The government must move without further delay to establish the true ownership of the Kisite-Mpungunti Marine Park 2013-04-21T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Men-marathoners-wanting/-/440804/1754538/-/admnavz/-/index.html The thrilling London Marathon on Sunday marked the end of the sprint marathons 2013-04-21T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Move-fast-to-stem-wave-of-insecurity-in-Garissa/-/440804/1753962/-/iabggh/-/index.html On Thursday evening, gunmen armed with an assortment of weapons burst into a hotel in Garissa and opened fire indiscriminately. 2013-04-20T16:23:02Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Why-we-must-stop-MPs-behaving-badly/-/440804/1753136/-/107of4wz/-/index.html Parliament will on Tuesday debate one of the most critical issues that will ultimately shape President Uhuru Kenyatta’s presidency for better or worse. 2013-04-19T15:40:06Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Regional-link-road-timely-/-/440804/1752248/-/2k4p7gz/-/index.html The release of nearly Sh20 billion for key roads linking Kenya and Tanzania should go a long way towards enhancing trade contacts between the two countries and also opening up new transport corridors to the hinterland. 2013-04-18T17:10:02Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Assemblies-must-not-disappoint-electorate-/-/440804/1752246/-/9rw26r/-/index.html It was a landmark moment Thursday when the 47 new County Assemblies sat for the first time. 2013-04-18T17:09:23Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Renew-war-against-graft/-/440804/1751178/-/14k6o88z/-/index.html Kenya has once again been listed as one of the most corrupt countries in Africa; this time from a study by global accounting and management consultancy KPMG. 2013-04-17T15:23:37Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/More-cash-not-silver-bullet-for-rot-in-police/-/440804/1751172/-/v2g969z/-/index.html The Inspector-General of Police needs Sh150 billion to enhance the fight against crime and carry out essential reforms. 2013-04-17T15:22:27Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Act-on-petition-verdict/-/440804/1750304/-/e189n0/-/index.html The Supreme Court yesterday gave its detailed reasoning behind the decision it took two weeks ago throwing out the petitions challenging the election of President Uhuru Kenyatta. 2013-04-16T16:46:42Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/New-Speakers-should-uphold-independence/-/440804/1750292/-/7jfdn2/-/index.html It was a landmark moment when President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed a joint session of the National Assembly and the revived Senate. 2013-04-16T16:41:56Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Uhuru-should-tame-MPs-greed/-/440804/1749388/-/rb7xg0/-/index.html It will be a historic occasion when President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses a joint session of Parliament on Tuesday 2013-04-15T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Resolve-maternity-fee-row/-/440804/1749386/-/udwdi2/-/index.html The new administration ought to move with haste to clear the air on when the pledge to offer free maternity services in public hospitals takes effect 2013-04-15T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Enforce-rally-safety-rules/-/440804/1748406/-/sbcdq/-/index.html It is Kenya Motor Sport Federation (KMSF) obligation to ensure that the rally championship, autocross, motocross and other such events ensure the safety of both for fans and competitors 2013-04-14T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Assign-security-to-top-leaders-on-need-basis/-/440804/1748408/-/gpcmsyz/-/index.html No doubt, the high number of high-ranking elected leaders has created a need for more security officers to be deployed to guard the VIPs 2013-04-14T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Unity-bid-welcome/-/440804/1747520/-/nt0l7c/-/index.html The meeting on Saturday between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Cord leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka was a significant and welcome development in a number of ways. 2013-04-13T14:15:06Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Shame-of-MPs-agitating-for-higher-pay-and-perks/-/440804/1747516/-/g3wtyqz/-/index.html On Friday, Members of Parliament started a new push to have their salaries and allowances increased. 2013-04-13T14:12:48Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Name-the-Cabinet-so-Kenyans-can-move-on/-/440804/1746928/-/w0xtry/-/index.html President Uhuru Kenyatta should move with speed and name his government line-up so that the country can move on. 2013-04-12T17:01:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Deliver-pledges-on-sports/-/440804/1746922/-/i9glngz/-/index.html In its election manifesto, the Jubilee Coalition promised to establish youth development centres in all 47 counties in the country. 2013-04-12T16:59:02Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/We-must-protect-our-forests/-/440804/1745914/-/12lcsoxz/-/index.html A small forest at the Coast often under threat of human encroachment has turned out to host out one of the world’s rarest bird nesting sites. 2013-04-11T16:50:07Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Strong-opposition-vital-to-keep-leaders-in-check-/-/440804/1745910/-/make4jz/-/index.html As the new government of President Uhuru Kenyatta settles down, we must still remember that one of the key tenets of a working democratic system is an effective opposition. 2013-04-11T16:48:06Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Time-for-Kenyans-to-fold-sleeves-and-work/-/440804/1744950/-/11j68phz/-/index.html It was a full first day of work on Wednesday for President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto. In that must be the lesson that Kenya needs to get back to work. 2013-04-10T15:39:57Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Make-rains-a-blessing/-/440804/1744948/-/txkldxz/-/index.html The rains presently pounding most parts of Kenya have taken a heavy toll. 2013-04-10T15:38:06Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Now-walk-the-talk-of-unity-Mr-President/-/440804/1743792/-/13s20f2z/-/index.html Kenyans marked an historic day on Tuesday with the inauguration of the fourth president 2013-04-09T16:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Challenges-ahead-for-Kenyas-fourth-CEO-/-/440804/1743078/-/15bfp7k/-/index.html On Tuesday we join Kenyans and the rest of the world in saluting new President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto. 2013-04-08T17:53:06Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Return-of-boxers-welcome/-/440804/1741988/-/xm3546/-/index.html The Kenya Defence Forces and Nairobi Amateur Boxing Association have finally returned to the national fold after they put aside their differences with the national office for the benefit of boxers. 2013-04-07T16:31:35Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Bid-to-criminalise-art-reverses-key-freedoms/-/440804/1741986/-/s1rmpnz/-/index.html An ugly and retrogressive drama is playing out as schools prepare for the national drama festival set for Mombasa next week. 2013-04-07T16:29:47Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Power-bill-review-hurtful/-/440804/1741408/-/13s8ossz/-/index.html Consumers face tough times ahead with increase in electricity costs, which comes a few weeks after fuel prices were hiked up. 2013-04-06T16:12:28Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Softening-of-the-West-towards-Uhuru-welcome/-/440804/1741402/-/v7ysouz/-/index.html The recent election campaign from which President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto emerged as the nation’s next leaders drew great attention across the world. 2013-04-06T16:09:31Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Justice-for-children-at-last/-/440804/1740730/-/beiunuz/-/index.html The High Court on Friday righted a long-standing injustice by giving adopted children the same right to birth certificate as any other child. 2013-04-05T19:12:29Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/Plan-better-for-rains-to-avert-more-deaths/-/440804/1740724/-/2d5iywz/-/index.html The ongoing rains continue to cause massive devastation across the country. So far, some 15 people have died due to floods caused by the rains, according to government records. 2013-04-05T19:11:23Z