Refugee education
Kenya’s education system is among the most inclusive of refugees, study shows
Only eight percent of primary school teachers in Dadaab camp and about a quarter in Kakuma were certified
By OUMA WANZALA
By JOSHUA MUTISYA
Road carnage
Road crash data reveals high cost of accidents
While mass motor vehicle deaths get much of the public attention, pedestrian deaths lead with more than a third of road traffic fatalities
CHILD HEALTH
Kenya takes baby steps as world marks Prematurity Day
Three in four deaths of premature babies could be prevented with practical, cost-effective care
Child health
A simple innovation draws the thin line between life and death for premature babies
About 12 percent of deaths of children under five in Kenya are due to premature birth
Agriculture
Big Four agenda under threat as farmers' tears dampen growth prospects in agricultural sector
Farmers are either giving up or sustaining production volumes by increasing acreage as government looks outwards for imports.
Athletics
A top-flight Kenyan athlete will dependably win gold for eight years
Some runners register a low win-to-races ratio because they take a long time before they settle on the races that match their strengths and style
Girl education
Kenya fails to maintain girls in school despite a good start in primary level
Girls start off strong but are slowed down by social and institutional challenges
National examination
Gender parity almost achieved in KCSE exam candidature
Family
The changing Kenyan family
COMPANIES
Two in three NSE-listed companies report tough times
By DOROTHY OTIENO
15 firms recorded losses, 25 reported falling earnings while 26 did not declare dividends sending away investors empty-handed
