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Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
For an elected leader or any other person in a senior position to exploit young people to protect a political agenda violently is beyond comprehension.
By 1 month ago
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
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The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
Recent abductions, forced disappearances, and mysterious killings push us to reflect deeply into who we are as a people: Africans. Kenyans.
By 1 month ago
The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
In the context of the ongoing political realignments, it is challenging to distinguish when the government side is speaking and when the opposition side is responding in Parliament.
By 2 months ago
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
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Why State must not snoop on Kenyans' online activities
The Bill that seeks to compel internet providers to track and report all user activity to the authorities will damage the government reputation irreparably.
By 2 months ago
Why State must not snoop on Kenyans' online activities
Citizens have power to change wanting quality of leadership
The failure of leadership at the county level in Kenya remains one of the clearest indicators of a deeper national governance crisis.
By 2 months ago
Citizens have power to change wanting quality of leadership
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Here is your chance to help craft a citizen-friendly Finance Bill
The Finance Bill 2025 presents a critical civic moment that determines the weight every Kenyan will bear once the Bill is passed in Parliament.
By 2 months ago
Here is your chance to help craft a citizen-friendly Finance Bill
Development is right, not a favour from political leaders
Politicians use State resources to appear benevolent, building classrooms or digging boreholes as if funded from their own pockets
By 3 months ago
Development is right, not a favour from political leaders
Avoid curse of Kenyan polls by picking good team to head IEBC
The casualness with which the reconstitution of IEBC has been done tells of a deep interest in managing the affairs of the commission from the backdoor.
By 3 months ago
Avoid curse of Kenyan polls by picking good team to head IEBC
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What leaders should learn from Jesus' washing of disciples feet
In African traditions, there is a belief, often with experiential evidence in families, respected ailing leader would have a premonition of his death.
By 3 months ago
What leaders should learn from Jesus' washing of disciples feet
Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems
The high-voltage political acrimonious discourse between the current and former Kenya Kwanza top leaders is giving us the inside story of what goes on in the political elite power circles.
By 4 months ago
Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems
'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel
More and more, Kenyans are showing they are in the mood to push boundaries.
By 4 months ago
'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel
Firmly protect churches from politicians with ulterior motives
The recent strong stand by Catholic Bishops and the ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has reiterated that places of worship should be used only for the purpose for which they exist: Worship
By 4 months ago
Firmly protect churches from politicians with ulterior motives
Kenyans won't dread paying taxes if money was spent well
Kenyan parliamentarians generous salaries and numerous privileges raise serious concerns about whether taxpayers are getting value for their money.
By 4 months ago
Kenyans won't dread paying taxes if money was spent well
There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape
Kenyans are yearning for a political culture of authenticity. They are looking for leaders who are not hiding under shadows.
By 4 months ago
There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape
It is evil to amass wealth at the expense of other human beings
The wealth generated from the misappropriation of public funds is enough to feed every single Kenyan and provide free basic medical care and universal education.
By 5 months ago
It is evil to amass wealth at the expense of other human beings
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
For an elected leader or any other person in a senior position to exploit young people to protect a political agenda violently is beyond comprehension.
By 1 month ago
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
Premium
The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
Recent abductions, forced disappearances, and mysterious killings push us to reflect deeply into who we are as a people: Africans. Kenyans.
By 1 month ago
The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
In the context of the ongoing political realignments, it is challenging to distinguish when the government side is speaking and when the opposition side is responding in Parliament.
By 2 months ago
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
Premium
Why State must not snoop on Kenyans' online activities
The Bill that seeks to compel internet providers to track and report all user activity to the authorities will damage the government reputation irreparably.
By 2 months ago
Why State must not snoop on Kenyans' online activities
Citizens have power to change wanting quality of leadership
The failure of leadership at the county level in Kenya remains one of the clearest indicators of a deeper national governance crisis.
By 2 months ago
Citizens have power to change wanting quality of leadership
Premium
Here is your chance to help craft a citizen-friendly Finance Bill
The Finance Bill 2025 presents a critical civic moment that determines the weight every Kenyan will bear once the Bill is passed in Parliament.
By 2 months ago
Here is your chance to help craft a citizen-friendly Finance Bill
Development is right, not a favour from political leaders
Politicians use State resources to appear benevolent, building classrooms or digging boreholes as if funded from their own pockets
By 3 months ago
Development is right, not a favour from political leaders
Avoid curse of Kenyan polls by picking good team to head IEBC
The casualness with which the reconstitution of IEBC has been done tells of a deep interest in managing the affairs of the commission from the backdoor.
By 3 months ago
Avoid curse of Kenyan polls by picking good team to head IEBC
Premium
What leaders should learn from Jesus' washing of disciples feet
In African traditions, there is a belief, often with experiential evidence in families, respected ailing leader would have a premonition of his death.
By 3 months ago
What leaders should learn from Jesus' washing of disciples feet
Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems
The high-voltage political acrimonious discourse between the current and former Kenya Kwanza top leaders is giving us the inside story of what goes on in the political elite power circles.
By 4 months ago
Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems
'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel
More and more, Kenyans are showing they are in the mood to push boundaries.
By 4 months ago
'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel
Firmly protect churches from politicians with ulterior motives
The recent strong stand by Catholic Bishops and the ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has reiterated that places of worship should be used only for the purpose for which they exist: Worship
By 4 months ago
Firmly protect churches from politicians with ulterior motives
Kenyans won't dread paying taxes if money was spent well
Kenyan parliamentarians generous salaries and numerous privileges raise serious concerns about whether taxpayers are getting value for their money.
By 4 months ago
Kenyans won't dread paying taxes if money was spent well
There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape
Kenyans are yearning for a political culture of authenticity. They are looking for leaders who are not hiding under shadows.
By 4 months ago
There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape
It is evil to amass wealth at the expense of other human beings
The wealth generated from the misappropriation of public funds is enough to feed every single Kenyan and provide free basic medical care and universal education.
By 5 months ago
It is evil to amass wealth at the expense of other human beings
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
For an elected leader or any other person in a senior position to exploit young people to protect a political agenda violently is beyond comprehension.
By 1 month ago
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
Premium
The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
Recent abductions, forced disappearances, and mysterious killings push us to reflect deeply into who we are as a people: Africans. Kenyans.
By 1 month ago
The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
In the context of the ongoing political realignments, it is challenging to distinguish when the government side is speaking and when the opposition side is responding in Parliament.
By 2 months ago
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
Premium
Why State must not snoop on Kenyans' online activities
The Bill that seeks to compel internet providers to track and report all user activity to the authorities will damage the government reputation irreparably.
By 2 months ago
Why State must not snoop on Kenyans' online activities
Citizens have power to change wanting quality of leadership
The failure of leadership at the county level in Kenya remains one of the clearest indicators of a deeper national governance crisis.
By 2 months ago
Citizens have power to change wanting quality of leadership
Premium
Here is your chance to help craft a citizen-friendly Finance Bill
The Finance Bill 2025 presents a critical civic moment that determines the weight every Kenyan will bear once the Bill is passed in Parliament.
By 2 months ago
Here is your chance to help craft a citizen-friendly Finance Bill
Development is right, not a favour from political leaders
Politicians use State resources to appear benevolent, building classrooms or digging boreholes as if funded from their own pockets
By 3 months ago
Development is right, not a favour from political leaders
Avoid curse of Kenyan polls by picking good team to head IEBC
The casualness with which the reconstitution of IEBC has been done tells of a deep interest in managing the affairs of the commission from the backdoor.
By 3 months ago
Avoid curse of Kenyan polls by picking good team to head IEBC
Premium
What leaders should learn from Jesus' washing of disciples feet
In African traditions, there is a belief, often with experiential evidence in families, respected ailing leader would have a premonition of his death.
By 3 months ago
What leaders should learn from Jesus' washing of disciples feet
Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems
The high-voltage political acrimonious discourse between the current and former Kenya Kwanza top leaders is giving us the inside story of what goes on in the political elite power circles.
By 4 months ago
Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems
MKU unveils Artificial Intelligence Agenda
Education
By Mike Kihaki
7 hrs ago