There's no road to the promised First World in a nation ruled by kleptocrats

According to the report, the singular reason why Kenya’s transformation journey has suffered consistent false starts is because of lack of sustained political support over successive administrations.

By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago

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How the economics of the Whiteman destroyed the entrepreneurial spirit of the Coast Region

Kwale is one of the poorest counties in the country, according to official data, despite being endowed valuable natural resources.

By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago

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Kenya is a colony of Bretton Woods system despite sovereignty claims

President Ruto continues to bow to the very Bretton Woods system that he still continues to blame for economic woes of the so called global south.

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

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Democracy without responsibility is becoming Kenya's costliest luxury

Regardless of whether you are in government or the opposition, how much cost can the Kenyan economy bleed in its current state before breaking it to irredeemable levels?

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

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Ruto's bold G7 appeal rings hollow without concrete action at home

If African leaders want their speeches to have any meaningful impact at such high-level forums, they have no choice but to fix their economies at home.

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

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Public debt is the black hole in Mbadi's budget that no one wants to confront

The public debt burden pops out like a ripened boil on the approved budget estimates by the Samuel Atandi led Budget Appropriation Committee.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

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Mr President, the State is helpless if matatu owners ground their vehicles

The roughly 36-hour-long fuel protests by Matatu operators at the start of this week has exposed the long-term costs of corruption and ineptitude in government.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

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From West to East, Ruto plays cat and mouse games with rival superpowers

There are no enemies or friends when it comes to a powerful nation’s national interests.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

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2026 economic data shows growth comes from reforms, not speeches

Public plunder has not only continued unabated but may well have worsened compared to the previous administration, with little visible commitment from the top to rein it in.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

There's no road to the promised First World in a nation ruled by kleptocrats

According to the report, the singular reason why Kenya’s transformation journey has suffered consistent false starts is because of lack of sustained political support over successive administrations.

By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago

Premium

How the economics of the Whiteman destroyed the entrepreneurial spirit of the Coast Region

Kwale is one of the poorest counties in the country, according to official data, despite being endowed valuable natural resources.

By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago

Premium

Kenya is a colony of Bretton Woods system despite sovereignty claims

President Ruto continues to bow to the very Bretton Woods system that he still continues to blame for economic woes of the so called global south.

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

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Democracy without responsibility is becoming Kenya's costliest luxury

Regardless of whether you are in government or the opposition, how much cost can the Kenyan economy bleed in its current state before breaking it to irredeemable levels?

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

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Ruto's bold G7 appeal rings hollow without concrete action at home

If African leaders want their speeches to have any meaningful impact at such high-level forums, they have no choice but to fix their economies at home.

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

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Public debt is the black hole in Mbadi's budget that no one wants to confront

The public debt burden pops out like a ripened boil on the approved budget estimates by the Samuel Atandi led Budget Appropriation Committee.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

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Mr President, the State is helpless if matatu owners ground their vehicles

The roughly 36-hour-long fuel protests by Matatu operators at the start of this week has exposed the long-term costs of corruption and ineptitude in government.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Premium

From West to East, Ruto plays cat and mouse games with rival superpowers

There are no enemies or friends when it comes to a powerful nation’s national interests.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Premium

2026 economic data shows growth comes from reforms, not speeches

Public plunder has not only continued unabated but may well have worsened compared to the previous administration, with little visible commitment from the top to rein it in.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

There's no road to the promised First World in a nation ruled by kleptocrats

According to the report, the singular reason why Kenya’s transformation journey has suffered consistent false starts is because of lack of sustained political support over successive administrations.

By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago

Premium

How the economics of the Whiteman destroyed the entrepreneurial spirit of the Coast Region

Kwale is one of the poorest counties in the country, according to official data, despite being endowed valuable natural resources.

By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago

Premium

Kenya is a colony of Bretton Woods system despite sovereignty claims

President Ruto continues to bow to the very Bretton Woods system that he still continues to blame for economic woes of the so called global south.

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

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Democracy without responsibility is becoming Kenya's costliest luxury

Regardless of whether you are in government or the opposition, how much cost can the Kenyan economy bleed in its current state before breaking it to irredeemable levels?

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

Premium

Ruto's bold G7 appeal rings hollow without concrete action at home

If African leaders want their speeches to have any meaningful impact at such high-level forums, they have no choice but to fix their economies at home.

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

Premium

Public debt is the black hole in Mbadi's budget that no one wants to confront

The public debt burden pops out like a ripened boil on the approved budget estimates by the Samuel Atandi led Budget Appropriation Committee.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

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Mr President, the State is helpless if matatu owners ground their vehicles

The roughly 36-hour-long fuel protests by Matatu operators at the start of this week has exposed the long-term costs of corruption and ineptitude in government.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Premium

From West to East, Ruto plays cat and mouse games with rival superpowers

There are no enemies or friends when it comes to a powerful nation’s national interests.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Premium

2026 economic data shows growth comes from reforms, not speeches

Public plunder has not only continued unabated but may well have worsened compared to the previous administration, with little visible commitment from the top to rein it in.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

Premium

Kenya is a colony of Bretton Woods system despite sovereignty claims

President Ruto continues to bow to the very Bretton Woods system that he still continues to blame for economic woes of the so called global south.

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

Premium

Democracy without responsibility is becoming Kenya's costliest luxury

Regardless of whether you are in government or the opposition, how much cost can the Kenyan economy bleed in its current state before breaking it to irredeemable levels?

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

Premium

Ruto's bold G7 appeal rings hollow without concrete action at home

If African leaders want their speeches to have any meaningful impact at such high-level forums, they have no choice but to fix their economies at home.

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

Premium

Public debt is the black hole in Mbadi's budget that no one wants to confront

The public debt burden pops out like a ripened boil on the approved budget estimates by the Samuel Atandi led Budget Appropriation Committee.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Premium

Mr President, the State is helpless if matatu owners ground their vehicles

The roughly 36-hour-long fuel protests by Matatu operators at the start of this week has exposed the long-term costs of corruption and ineptitude in government.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Premium

From West to East, Ruto plays cat and mouse games with rival superpowers

There are no enemies or friends when it comes to a powerful nation's national interests.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Premium

2026 economic data shows growth comes from reforms, not speeches

Public plunder has not only continued unabated but may well have worsened compared to the previous administration, with little visible commitment from the top to rein it in.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

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How Ruto's aggression over fuel prices with EAC neighbours strains ties

Diplomatically, Ruto's insinuations are completely unjustifiable. They may easily pass as bullying from big brother or looking down upon our neighbours.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

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While Rwanda charts a clear path forward, Kenya is getting it all wrong

Something you learn quickly in Kigali is that the city's trees are a sacred national infrastructure that no one dares touch.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

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Contradictions in rural economies 13 years into devolved governance

Listening to the tales from the local communities, daily incomes are quite good, but for some reason, the residents remain trapped in poverty through generations.

By Patrick Muinde 5 months ago

In remembering Christ's sacrifice let us return the nation back to God

State House has been reduced into the theatre of all manner influence peddling and the clergy haven't been left behind.

By Patrick Muinde 5 months ago

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Can Ruto's mega projects woo restive Gen Zs to win a second term in office?

This young generation may turn the 'Tuko Kadi' slag into a political force never witnessed in any electoral cycle before.

By Patrick Muinde 5 months ago

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Assent to Infrastructure law settles legal question, but legitimacy doubts linger

William Ruto's assent to the National Infrastructure Fund Act settles a legal question but debate continues over its legitimacy and place in Kenya's development history.

By Patrick Muinde 5 months ago