When politicians leave money on the table for us

One of the tragedies of our current political situation is that it is a major distraction from the urgent need to improve the material conditions of Kenyans.

By 1 month ago

State's approach to demos will only fuel public anger

The protests to commemorate the June 25th protests turned violent. At least 15 people were killed, and 400 injured. Property damage went into the millions.

By 1 month ago

June 25th protests should spark our national renewal

What does it take to build a coherent nation? As we near the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests, it is worth reflecting on this question.

By 1 month ago

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How Ojwang's murder exposes rot in elite class

The murder of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody is a reminder of the many things wrong with Kenya’s ruling elites.

By 2 months ago

Ruto toying with chaos by arresting opposition leaders

Kenya has about 105,000 police officers against an adult population of 34 million. That translates to about one police officer per 324 people.

By 2 months ago

The decline of our universities is a national tragedy

It certainly does not feel like the most pressing issue in the country, but the entrenched culture of mediocrity in the management of our public university is a national catastrophe.

By 3 months ago

Decline of our universities is a national tragedy

The erosion of academic standards in our universities poses a serious threat to the nation's future.

By 3 months ago

The latest economic survey says a lot on Ruto's presidency

The latest economic survey released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has some sobering figures.

By 3 months ago

What new economic indicators tell us about Ruto's presidency

President Ruto’s economic scorecard: What the latest data reveals.

By 3 months ago

Kenyans are not negative, its anger against rogue elite

Kenyans are furious with a ruling elite that has gone rogue. They are demanding better services and respect from the individuals they put in power.

By 3 months ago

Praise singers doing Ruto more harm than good

Uncritical supporters could be undermining President Ruto's leadership

By 4 months ago

It's kudos to the brave students of Butere Girls

There is reason to believe that the Butere Girls play was cancelled solely because of the identity of the playwright, former Senator Cleophas Malala – a former official of UDA.

By 4 months ago

Cholera outbreaks should be a source of national shame

It has become widely accepted that the beginning of the rainy season brings with it cholera – as if we are living in an 18th century time capsule.

By 4 months ago

Ruto looks set to waste his first term on politics

President William Ruto's reshuffles have not been about improving service delivery but expanding the president’s elite coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

By 4 months ago

Why reshuffles breed mediocrity in government

To be blunt, the system is simply not structured to deliver results. And no amount of reshuffles can fix that.

By 4 months ago

Our ruling elites have broken our political market

The political realignments we have witnessed over the last several months are a reminder that the vast majority of Kenyan politicians are really bad at politics.

By 5 months ago

Lax rule of law comes with real cost to economy

There is the Sasra, which after dropping the ball hastily urged Saccos to absorb the costs associated with the alleged theft at Kussco.

By 5 months ago

When politicians leave money on the table for us

One of the tragedies of our current political situation is that it is a major distraction from the urgent need to improve the material conditions of Kenyans.

By 1 month ago

State's approach to demos will only fuel public anger

The protests to commemorate the June 25th protests turned violent. At least 15 people were killed, and 400 injured. Property damage went into the millions.

By 1 month ago

June 25th protests should spark our national renewal

What does it take to build a coherent nation? As we near the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests, it is worth reflecting on this question.

By 1 month ago

Premium

How Ojwang's murder exposes rot in elite class

The murder of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody is a reminder of the many things wrong with Kenya’s ruling elites.

By 2 months ago

Ruto toying with chaos by arresting opposition leaders

Kenya has about 105,000 police officers against an adult population of 34 million. That translates to about one police officer per 324 people.

By 2 months ago

The decline of our universities is a national tragedy

It certainly does not feel like the most pressing issue in the country, but the entrenched culture of mediocrity in the management of our public university is a national catastrophe.

By 3 months ago

Decline of our universities is a national tragedy

The erosion of academic standards in our universities poses a serious threat to the nation's future.

By 3 months ago

The latest economic survey says a lot on Ruto's presidency

The latest economic survey released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has some sobering figures.

By 3 months ago

What new economic indicators tell us about Ruto's presidency

President Ruto’s economic scorecard: What the latest data reveals.

By 3 months ago

Kenyans are not negative, its anger against rogue elite

Kenyans are furious with a ruling elite that has gone rogue. They are demanding better services and respect from the individuals they put in power.

By 3 months ago

Praise singers doing Ruto more harm than good

Uncritical supporters could be undermining President Ruto's leadership

By 4 months ago

It's kudos to the brave students of Butere Girls

There is reason to believe that the Butere Girls play was cancelled solely because of the identity of the playwright, former Senator Cleophas Malala – a former official of UDA.

By 4 months ago

Cholera outbreaks should be a source of national shame

It has become widely accepted that the beginning of the rainy season brings with it cholera – as if we are living in an 18th century time capsule.

By 4 months ago

Ruto looks set to waste his first term on politics

President William Ruto's reshuffles have not been about improving service delivery but expanding the president’s elite coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

By 4 months ago

Why reshuffles breed mediocrity in government

To be blunt, the system is simply not structured to deliver results. And no amount of reshuffles can fix that.

By 4 months ago

Our ruling elites have broken our political market

The political realignments we have witnessed over the last several months are a reminder that the vast majority of Kenyan politicians are really bad at politics.

By 5 months ago

Lax rule of law comes with real cost to economy

There is the Sasra, which after dropping the ball hastily urged Saccos to absorb the costs associated with the alleged theft at Kussco.

By 5 months ago

When politicians leave money on the table for us

One of the tragedies of our current political situation is that it is a major distraction from the urgent need to improve the material conditions of Kenyans.

By 1 month ago

State's approach to demos will only fuel public anger

The protests to commemorate the June 25th protests turned violent. At least 15 people were killed, and 400 injured. Property damage went into the millions.

By 1 month ago

June 25th protests should spark our national renewal

What does it take to build a coherent nation? As we near the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests, it is worth reflecting on this question.

By 1 month ago

Premium

How Ojwang's murder exposes rot in elite class

The murder of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody is a reminder of the many things wrong with Kenya’s ruling elites.

By 2 months ago

Ruto toying with chaos by arresting opposition leaders

Kenya has about 105,000 police officers against an adult population of 34 million. That translates to about one police officer per 324 people.

By 2 months ago

The decline of our universities is a national tragedy

It certainly does not feel like the most pressing issue in the country, but the entrenched culture of mediocrity in the management of our public university is a national catastrophe.

By 3 months ago