
Brian Otieno
Correspondent at The Star (Kenya)
A correspondent with The Star, the fastest growing newspaper in Kenya.
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6 days ago |
the-star.co.ke | Brian Otieno
Higher Education PS Beatrice Inyangala in Mombasa / BRIAN OTIENOStructural reforms in public universities are needed to restore financial stability in the institutions, a Principal Secretary has said. Higher Education PS Beatrice Inyangala on Wednesday said public universities are drowning in debt because of poor management that has been exacerbated by rigid structures that are neither effective nor efficient. “Most of our universities are in crisis. The time to change our future is now.
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1 week ago |
the-star.co.ke | Brian Otieno
Education CS Julius Ogamba in Chandaria Hall at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic on Wednesday /BRIAN OTIENOAfter hue and cry from employers over half-baked graduates, the government is keen to better prepare students for the job market. This, Education CS Julius Ogamba said, will be starting as early as Grade 1 to Grade 12.
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1 week ago |
thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno
Kenya’s fiscal landscape is at a pivotal moment as the National Assembly’s Finance and Planning Committee rejected the National Treasury’s proposal to raise KES 30.0 billion through the Finance Bill 2025 by erasing tax benefits for some key products. This decision by the committee will now preserve the zero-rated status of locally assembled goods such as mobile phones, electric bicycles and motorcycles, reflecting a cautious approach to taxation.
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1 week ago |
thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno
As the we watch the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Kenya might feel distant from the Middle East battle ground, though in reality, we are far from immune. While diplomatic and security concerns dominate international headlines, one major area where this conflict threatens Kenya directly is energy and fuel prices, a sector already making Kenyans feel the pinch and is also sensitive to external shocks.
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1 week ago |
thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno
According to the May CEO survey from the Central bank, business leaders across sectors in agriculture, finance, ICT and services anticipate improved prospects over the next 12 months. The declining bank lending rates, enhanced liquidity and favorable weather conditions have fostered optimism. Many firms are now investing in expansion, automation, and customer-focused strategies. Yet, this confidence is tempered by significant concerns.
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