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Peter Theuri

Agritech dialogue: The high price of Africa's GMO hesitation

By Peter Theuri   2026-01-07 06:00:00

Genetic modification of crops confers them with resilience against a number of environmental challenges, key among them drought, pests and diseases.

Step aside, engineer: There are no jobs for you

By Peter Theuri   2026-02-21 08:00:00

Thousands of trained engineers in Nairobi are abandoning their profession amid scarce opportunities and poor returns in the field.

From a bright star to alcohol, sex-fuelled chaos: Chris Kimaru's near-death experience

By Peter Theuri   2026-02-28 07:00:00

Chris Kimaru recounts his harrowing near-death experience after a spiral into alcohol and sex-fuelled chaos left him hospitalised and fighting for his life.

A life almost lost: How an alcoholic turned addiction into a healing career

By Peter Theuri   2026-03-01 08:00:00

Chris Kimaru turned his battle with alcoholism into a career focused on healing and helping others overcome addiction.

City under water: Nairobi drowned by poor leadership, planning failures and corruption

By Peter Theuri   2026-03-15 08:00:00

Nairobi city has experienced a plethora of challenges, the latest being the devastating flooding of the evening of Friday March 6, 2026.

VC's demeanor a welcome change in varsities

By Peter Theuri   2026-04-12 06:00:00

There are two clips of Chuka University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Henry Mutembei, that keep replaying in my head.

Artemis II's Lunar Flyby is important for present and future generations

By Peter Theuri   2026-04-16 00:00:00

The successful navigation into deep space and return is a solid indicator that humans are finally prepared for daring, complex forays, and consequent reaping of benefits of space exploration.

Central Kenya reels as families bury sons lost to alcohol

By Peter Theuri   2026-05-04 06:00:00

Communities in Central Kenya are grappling with rising deaths linked to illicit alcohol, prompting urgent crackdowns and renewed concern over widespread addiction and weak enforcement.