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Cabinet doublespeak of growth on paper but struggles on the ground
The swift and intense reactions to the Bishops’ statement from various government agencies and paid State bloggers on social media suggest the critique struck a nerve at the heart of power.
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The comeback of Trumpism: What it means for global geo-economics and Kenya
The world, including Kenya, has acknowledged and adapted to another Trump presidency, recognising the influence of US leadership due to its superpower status.
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Why Kenyans are feeling financial pinch despite cheery inflation data
When the government does buy from local businesses or contractors, payments are often delayed, adding to the billions of shillings held in pending bills.
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Who stands to reap the most as Adani tightens grip and economy flounders?
In defense of the Adani deals, the President argues that using private capital for public infrastructure is preferable to raising taxes or increasing public debt.
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Markets to remain calm after political storm over Gachagua's impeachment
Despite the unsettling silence from the House on the Hill, the events of the past two weeks have left no doubt that the die had long been cast.
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DP Gachagua's impeachment exposes soft belly of economic banditry in the country
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Hustlernomics has missed the mark and dims country's economic future
Two years into the KK administration, government revenues for August 2024 declined by an estimated 5.4 per cent compared to a similar period in 2023.
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NG-CDF's fate sealed, time legislators kissed the fund goodbye
The MPs swift reaction to the fund’s withdrawal betrays their role in the kitty, something they have been trying to distance themselves from in the many amendments!
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Ongoing labour unrests are early signs of an economy that's about to collapse
What seems lost to these well-established political and bureaucratic mercenaries is that pervasive socio-economic order has its limits both in society and the economy.
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Adani JKIA takeover deal raises questions on economic governance
The losses suffered by airlines, travellers and the national shame brought unto the Kenyan people are unacceptable. The damage done to Adani's adventures is incurable.
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Why state's Sh300 billion tax dream may never happen
The controversy around the oppressive government revenue-raising measures continue in the corridors of justice as the battle over the Finance Act 2023 proceeds at the apex court.
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Raila's ascendancy to AU benefits only him
Even if Raila succeeds in securing the AU seat, there would be little to no benefit at the individual or national level.
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Fundamental questions raised by Mwangaza's impeachment
As things stand, the people of Meru are likely going to suffer loss of the full term that Kawira Mwangaza will remain the elected Governor of the County.
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Irony of killing manufacturing sector only to export farm labour to the UK
It is disheartening to note that Vision 2030’s goal for the manufacturing sector to contribute 25 per cent to GDP was abandoned as far back as 2013.
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Mbadi's unenviable task of reviving economy without increasing taxes
For the new Treasury boss, any attempt to resuscitate the offensive tax proposals in the rejected Finance Bill 2024 or in the annulled 2023 Act will be courting another disaster.
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Outrage over JKIA transfer exposes hidden costs of Kenya's PPP deals
While many details remain unclear without full disclosure of the details of the privately initiated proposal or any actual contract, this exposé has revealed the mischief in PPP agreements.
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How Gen Z can refine their strategy to win this battle for Kenya's future
Gen Z must now realise their enemy is not President Ruto per se, but an organised criminal enterprise deeply entrenched in the country’s political and economic architecture.
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In this time of crisis, we have a duty to preserve the soul of our nation
It is tragic that the President and security apparatus do not seem to have fully grasped the enormity of the burden on their shoulders.
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Ruto faces daunting task of forming new Cabinet amid growing pressure
Will President Ruto learn from his own failures and those of Kibaki 19 years ago?
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Gen Zs need more than numbers to transform Kenya's defective society
Gen-Z leadership must understand that armies are weakest in their moment of victory, and star performers are most vulnerable at their peak.
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Protests crisis presents opportunity to reset our political and social order
Six things will ultimately determine if the nation will emerge strong or if it will be sunk by this crisis.
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Youth take to the streets and social media to revolt against tax regime
I may be wrong, but the unique mobilisation and organisation of the ongoing protest against the Finance Bill 2024 suggest that a new leader will emerge to lead the economic liberation struggle.
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Youth take to the streets and social media to revolt against tax regime
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From Canaan to crisis: The reality of broken promises, economic missteps
By now, any patriotic citizen with at least an average sense of awareness on national matters has some idea of what the government has proposed for the next 12 months, good or bad.
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The people have spoken on Finance Bill; MPs must pick where they stand
Regardless of the outcome of the bills going to Parliament next week, two positive aspects stand out from this process.
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The people have spoken on Finance Bill; MPs must pick where they stand
This year's economic survey shows key pain points for most consumers
This is probably the single largest source of key economic data and indicators that must inform government, business and individual consumer decisions annually.
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President's paradox: Ruto's light shines abroad, dims at home
In the coming days and years, political scientists will ponder whether the president’s policy choices on the Haiti Mission were about national or private interest.
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Ruto's haste to introduce more taxes will turn out to be a wild goose chase
If Kenyans are to onboard into this doomed gross tax voyages, is it not only fair for the President and his men to make public a full disclosure of actual tax paid to lead by example?
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Ruto's haste to introduce more taxes will turn out to be a wild goose chase
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Shutting down the country to plant trees masks our leadership failures
How can we truly immortalise our departed country men and women?
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Labour Day charade as workers left empty-handed amid taxing policies
In essence, the President’s speech drifted into justifying the still unpopular affordable housing programme, engaging in tribal politics, and popularity contests
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Flooding menace exposes Kenya's perpetual cycle of mismanagement
Listening to diverse opinions on both mainstream and social media, it is evident we all understand what is troubling us.
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State onslaught on free media is ill-advised and bound to fail
No government or private business can effectively communicate its agenda, policies and shape public opinion without an effective media engagement.
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State onslaught on free media is ill-advised and bound to fail
Only bold commitment to action, not conferences will end wage bill crisis
How then can we purport to solve a public wage bill crisis in a conference whose speakers are the perpetrators?
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Hawkers have become a nuisance to formal businesses in Nairobi's CBD
The chaos unfolding at the City’s CBD should be scenes from the 1960/70s, shortly after independence, not after six decades of self-rule.
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Hawkers have become a nuisance to formal businesses in Nairobi's CBD
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Handling doctors' strike exposes systemic failures in governance
The ongoing doctors’ strike is set to enter into its fourth week. That would mean a full month of total paralysis in public healthcare services.
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Handling doctors' strike exposes systemic failures in governance
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Cabinet doublespeak of growth on paper but struggles on the ground
The swift and intense reactions to the Bishops’ statement from various government agencies and paid State bloggers on social media suggest the critique struck a nerve at the heart of power.
By 25 days ago
Cabinet doublespeak of growth on paper but struggles on the ground
The comeback of Trumpism: What it means for global geo-economics and Kenya
The world, including Kenya, has acknowledged and adapted to another Trump presidency, recognising the influence of US leadership due to its superpower status.
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Why Kenyans are feeling financial pinch despite cheery inflation data
When the government does buy from local businesses or contractors, payments are often delayed, adding to the billions of shillings held in pending bills.
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Who stands to reap the most as Adani tightens grip and economy flounders?
In defense of the Adani deals, the President argues that using private capital for public infrastructure is preferable to raising taxes or increasing public debt.
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Markets to remain calm after political storm over Gachagua's impeachment
Despite the unsettling silence from the House on the Hill, the events of the past two weeks have left no doubt that the die had long been cast.
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DP Gachagua's impeachment exposes soft belly of economic banditry in the country
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DP Gachagua's impeachment exposes soft belly of economic banditry in the country
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