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Matiang'i factor has redrawn the Abagusii political matrix
History is repeating itself in Gusiiland. In 2002, the late Simeon Nyachae turned the region into a Ford People zone. All 10 parliamentary seats went his way.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 26 days ago
Matiang'i factor has redrawn the Abagusii political matrix
Democracy across the world is only on paper and billboards
Washington, London, Paris, Beijing, Moscow and Canberra market themselves as defenders of democracy, yet their global conduct contradicts their sermon. 
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
Democracy across the world is only on paper and billboards
To prosper, our country needs truly value-driven citizenry
Without value-driven citizens, Kenya’s social, economic, spiritual and political progress stays a mirage.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
To prosper, our country needs truly value-driven citizenry
Kenya-US Ebola deal can work, but full disclosure is needed
The Ebola quarantine centre agreed upon between the United States and Kenya in Laikipia must be viewed through the lens of national interest, not sectarian squabbling.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
Kenya-US Ebola deal can work, but full disclosure is needed
How Ruto's administration can unleash Singapore's magic
Kenya can achieve a rapid economic transformation similar to Singapore if President Ruto pursues bold structural reforms, fiscal discipline, anti-corruption measures, and industrial development.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
How Ruto's administration can unleash Singapore's magic
The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies
The Odinga family holds the key to ODM’s survival. To save ODM, they must reunite the ranks, just as Raila did in steering the party through past political storms and entrenching it across Kenya.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago
The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies
Why president's political future hangs in the balance
How President Ruto faces mounting political and economic pressures ahead of 2027.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago
Why president's political future hangs in the balance
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Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted
Kenyan diaspora sends billions home but remains excluded from decision-making, valued for money more than ideas and expertise.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago
Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted
An American President vs an American Pope: Who is right?
The Pope must name Putin’s war in Ukraine, call on Israel to restrain, and press Muslim leaders to disown extremism without caveat or equivocation.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago
An American President vs an American Pope: Who is right?
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Church should boldly confront the ills bedevilling our world
While political power remains fluid and transient, the spiritual realm, whether expressed through Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, or Christianity, rests on truth.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago
Church should boldly confront the ills bedevilling our world
Nothing meaningful is quickly built overnight
Kenya is full of potential, seen in entrepreneurs, farmers, and professionals competing globally despite limited support. Yet potential alone is not enough.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago
Nothing meaningful is quickly built overnight
Matiang'i factor has redrawn the Abagusii political matrix
History is repeating itself in Gusiiland. In 2002, the late Simeon Nyachae turned the region into a Ford People zone. All 10 parliamentary seats went his way.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 26 days ago
Matiang'i factor has redrawn the Abagusii political matrix
Democracy across the world is only on paper and billboards
Washington, London, Paris, Beijing, Moscow and Canberra market themselves as defenders of democracy, yet their global conduct contradicts their sermon. 
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
Democracy across the world is only on paper and billboards
To prosper, our country needs truly value-driven citizenry
Without value-driven citizens, Kenya’s social, economic, spiritual and political progress stays a mirage.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
To prosper, our country needs truly value-driven citizenry
Kenya-US Ebola deal can work, but full disclosure is needed
The Ebola quarantine centre agreed upon between the United States and Kenya in Laikipia must be viewed through the lens of national interest, not sectarian squabbling.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
Kenya-US Ebola deal can work, but full disclosure is needed
How Ruto's administration can unleash Singapore's magic
Kenya can achieve a rapid economic transformation similar to Singapore if President Ruto pursues bold structural reforms, fiscal discipline, anti-corruption measures, and industrial development.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
How Ruto's administration can unleash Singapore's magic
The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies
The Odinga family holds the key to ODM’s survival. To save ODM, they must reunite the ranks, just as Raila did in steering the party through past political storms and entrenching it across Kenya.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago
The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies
Why president's political future hangs in the balance
How President Ruto faces mounting political and economic pressures ahead of 2027.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago
Why president's political future hangs in the balance
Premium
Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted
Kenyan diaspora sends billions home but remains excluded from decision-making, valued for money more than ideas and expertise.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago
Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted
An American President vs an American Pope: Who is right?
The Pope must name Putin’s war in Ukraine, call on Israel to restrain, and press Muslim leaders to disown extremism without caveat or equivocation.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago
An American President vs an American Pope: Who is right?
Premium
Church should boldly confront the ills bedevilling our world
While political power remains fluid and transient, the spiritual realm, whether expressed through Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, or Christianity, rests on truth.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago
Church should boldly confront the ills bedevilling our world
Nothing meaningful is quickly built overnight
Kenya is full of potential, seen in entrepreneurs, farmers, and professionals competing globally despite limited support. Yet potential alone is not enough.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago
Nothing meaningful is quickly built overnight
Matiang'i factor has redrawn the Abagusii political matrix
History is repeating itself in Gusiiland. In 2002, the late Simeon Nyachae turned the region into a Ford People zone. All 10 parliamentary seats went his way.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 26 days ago
Matiang'i factor has redrawn the Abagusii political matrix
Democracy across the world is only on paper and billboards
Washington, London, Paris, Beijing, Moscow and Canberra market themselves as defenders of democracy, yet their global conduct contradicts their sermon. 
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
Democracy across the world is only on paper and billboards
To prosper, our country needs truly value-driven citizenry
Without value-driven citizens, Kenya’s social, economic, spiritual and political progress stays a mirage.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
To prosper, our country needs truly value-driven citizenry
Kenya-US Ebola deal can work, but full disclosure is needed
The Ebola quarantine centre agreed upon between the United States and Kenya in Laikipia must be viewed through the lens of national interest, not sectarian squabbling.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
Kenya-US Ebola deal can work, but full disclosure is needed
How Ruto's administration can unleash Singapore's magic
Kenya can achieve a rapid economic transformation similar to Singapore if President Ruto pursues bold structural reforms, fiscal discipline, anti-corruption measures, and industrial development.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago
How Ruto's administration can unleash Singapore's magic
The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies
The Odinga family holds the key to ODM’s survival. To save ODM, they must reunite the ranks, just as Raila did in steering the party through past political storms and entrenching it across Kenya.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago
The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies
Why president's political future hangs in the balance
How President Ruto faces mounting political and economic pressures ahead of 2027.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago
Why president's political future hangs in the balance
Premium
Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted
Kenyan diaspora sends billions home but remains excluded from decision-making, valued for money more than ideas and expertise.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago
Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted
An American President vs an American Pope: Who is right?
The Pope must name Putin’s war in Ukraine, call on Israel to restrain, and press Muslim leaders to disown extremism without caveat or equivocation.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago
An American President vs an American Pope: Who is right?
Premium
Church should boldly confront the ills bedevilling our world
While political power remains fluid and transient, the spiritual realm, whether expressed through Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, or Christianity, rests on truth.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago
Church should boldly confront the ills bedevilling our world
Nothing meaningful is quickly built overnight
Kenya is full of potential, seen in entrepreneurs, farmers, and professionals competing globally despite limited support. Yet potential alone is not enough.
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago
Nothing meaningful is quickly built overnight
Premium
How Suluhu changed public perception of female leaders
President Samia Suluhu appears to be poorly schooled in the history of the United Republic of Tanzania under the founding president, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere,
By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 year ago
How Suluhu changed public perception of female leaders
Kalonzo to Ruto: I won't join you, stop the overtures ahead of 2027
Politics
By Juliet Omelo, Preston Murunga and Victor Budi
3 hrs ago
Quality of power supply queried as Kenya suffers major blackout
Business
By Brian Ngugi and Graham Kajilwa
3 hrs ago
Nurses strike paralyses healthcare services in Rift Valley counties
Health & Science
By Wycliff Kipsang, Evans Yego and Bakari Ange’ela
3 hrs ago
Ruto's vision: Out with bottom up, in with the development charter
Politics
By Josphat Thiong'o
3 hrs ago