Deputy President Kindiki is about to face a serious political test
During Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary dozens of Kenyans were reportedly abducted and killed, some allegedly by the state.
By 1 month ago
Deputy President Kindiki is about to face a serious political test
William Ruto risks falling into the trap of not getting the truth
If these trends continue, the biggest loser will be President Ruto. In political science, we have a concept called “the dictator’s information problem.”
By 1 month ago
William Ruto risks falling into the trap of not getting the truth
Gachagua was failed mostly by those close to him
Unfortunately for the Deputy President, this epiphany came a little late in the game. Why did he not hire competent political strategists and advisers before he took office?
By 1 month ago
Gachagua was failed mostly by those close to him
Gachagua ouster raises important legal questions
This week’s impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the National Assembly was a lesson in Kenyan political elites’ complete lack of seriousness.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua ouster raises important legal questions
SHIF migration fiasco shows no regard for quality
In other words, the shift from NHIF to SHIF was about optimising revenue generation and not improving the quality of public health services.
By 2 months ago
SHIF migration fiasco shows no regard for quality
Yes, community is everything when one is grieving
Experiencing tragedy, such as the loss of a loved one, is painful beyond belief. However, tragedy also enables us to experience community at its best.
By 2 months ago
Yes, community is everything when one is grieving
Why new farm regulations are recipe for disaster
The government’s planned “food safety” regulations that target vegetable farmers will be a disaster for more than three million farmers.
By 2 months ago
Why new farm regulations are recipe for disaster
Public officials must take blame for fire deaths
It is astonishing that no public resignations or sackings followed the fire accident that killed dozens of students at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County.
By 2 months ago
Public officials must take blame for fire deaths
Can Kuria and Owalo reform service delivery?
Kuria and Owalo have the background to potentially force a reorientation in how we run the Public Service, with specific attention to boring day-to-day work.
By 3 months ago
Can Kuria and Owalo reform service delivery?
Homa Bay has let down devolution in factory saga
The unseriousness of the Homa Bay County leadership is a betrayal of the spirit of devolution. And it is betrayal far too common among our leaders.
By 3 months ago
Homa Bay has let down devolution in factory saga
How Eldoret's statue mirrors mediocrity in our leadership
Exactly how much money was spent on this effort? How can we cycle out of this culture of mediocrity among our governing elites?
By 3 months ago
How Eldoret's statue mirrors mediocrity in our leadership
President Ruto needs a coherent growth strategy
The only thing the president has focused on since taking office is avoiding default, mostly through highly erratic tax hikes.
By 4 months ago
President Ruto needs a coherent growth strategy
The new Cabinet falls far short of our expectations
The overarching mental model of how the Cabinet is supposed to work and the expectations from Parliament have not changed.
By 4 months ago
The new Cabinet falls far short of our expectations
Somalis are as Kenyan as it gets, stop whispering
Somalis are Kenyan. They have no apology to make for being Kenyan. And have the right to live and work anywhere in the Republic and to occupy any public office.
By 4 months ago
Somalis are as Kenyan as it gets, stop whispering
Here's Ruto's huge chance to improve governance quality
Anti-corruption and service delivery reforms targeting counties would also provide important lessons that could inform similar efforts at the national level.
By 4 months ago
Here's Ruto's huge chance to improve governance quality
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The political class has panicked about ongoing protests
President Ruto must understand that now is not the time to try old tricks.
By 4 months ago
The political class has panicked about ongoing protests
President should know good leaders don't waste crises
President Ruto must change course. He must reconstitute his Cabinet and senior levels of the Public Service to bring in competent people. He must prioritise service delivery.
By 5 months ago
President should know good leaders don't waste crises
All compromised politicians should remain locked away in social jail
Thieves and murderous should not be celebrated.
By 5 months ago
All compromised politicians should remain locked away in social jail
Anti-tax protests pose legitimacy test to Kenya Kwanza
Rex Masai’s murder presents a clear moral test to the government. First, his family and the general public deserve a swift investigation and punishment of those responsible.
By 5 months ago
Anti-tax protests pose legitimacy test to Kenya Kwanza
The state exists to protect the most vulnerable
The state exists not to provide public goods and services and take care of the vulnerable, but to pamper the political class.
By 6 months ago
The state exists to protect the most vulnerable
UDA battles must not distract us from the Finance Bill
The ongoing wrangles within UDA are a reminder of this legacy of Potemkin parties.
By 6 months ago
UDA battles must not distract us from the Finance Bill
Taxes and more firefighting will not grow Kenya
It is good that the administration was willing to experiment on policy to stem the shilling’s slide. These are commendable efforts.
By 6 months ago
Taxes and more firefighting will not grow Kenya
Why CS Linturi should resign or just be fired
In normal jurisdictions, Mr Linturi would have resigned even if he had nothing to do with the scam.
By 7 months ago
Why CS Linturi should resign or just be fired
Lack of disaster preparedness quite shameful
Crises expose the unprepared. As torrential rain drenched much of the country this past week, both national and county governments were exposed for their total lack of disaster preparedness.
By 7 months ago
Lack of disaster preparedness quite shameful
Put priorities right to provide urgent solutions to crisis
For this reason, the best antidote to failure – especially when it comes to public affairs – is actual demonstrable success.
By 7 months ago
Put priorities right to provide urgent solutions to crisis
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Let's take Jirongo's claim of toxic waste dumping seriously
It would be ideal if the government swiftly helped the country get to the bottom of the matter. The accusations are too great to simply sweep under the carpet.
By 7 months ago
Let's take Jirongo's claim of toxic waste dumping seriously
Deputy President Kindiki is about to face a serious political test
During Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary dozens of Kenyans were reportedly abducted and killed, some allegedly by the state.
By 1 month ago
Deputy President Kindiki is about to face a serious political test
William Ruto risks falling into the trap of not getting the truth
If these trends continue, the biggest loser will be President Ruto. In political science, we have a concept called “the dictator’s information problem.”
By 1 month ago
William Ruto risks falling into the trap of not getting the truth
Gachagua was failed mostly by those close to him
Unfortunately for the Deputy President, this epiphany came a little late in the game. Why did he not hire competent political strategists and advisers before he took office?
By 1 month ago
Gachagua was failed mostly by those close to him
Gachagua ouster raises important legal questions
This week’s impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the National Assembly was a lesson in Kenyan political elites’ complete lack of seriousness.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua ouster raises important legal questions
SHIF migration fiasco shows no regard for quality
In other words, the shift from NHIF to SHIF was about optimising revenue generation and not improving the quality of public health services.
By 2 months ago
SHIF migration fiasco shows no regard for quality
Yes, community is everything when one is grieving
Experiencing tragedy, such as the loss of a loved one, is painful beyond belief. However, tragedy also enables us to experience community at its best.
By 2 months ago
Yes, community is everything when one is grieving
Why new farm regulations are recipe for disaster
The government’s planned “food safety” regulations that target vegetable farmers will be a disaster for more than three million farmers.
By 2 months ago
Why new farm regulations are recipe for disaster
Public officials must take blame for fire deaths
It is astonishing that no public resignations or sackings followed the fire accident that killed dozens of students at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County.
By 2 months ago
Public officials must take blame for fire deaths
Can Kuria and Owalo reform service delivery?
Kuria and Owalo have the background to potentially force a reorientation in how we run the Public Service, with specific attention to boring day-to-day work.
By 3 months ago
Can Kuria and Owalo reform service delivery?
Homa Bay has let down devolution in factory saga
The unseriousness of the Homa Bay County leadership is a betrayal of the spirit of devolution. And it is betrayal far too common among our leaders.
By 3 months ago
Homa Bay has let down devolution in factory saga
How Eldoret's statue mirrors mediocrity in our leadership
Exactly how much money was spent on this effort? How can we cycle out of this culture of mediocrity among our governing elites?
By 3 months ago
How Eldoret's statue mirrors mediocrity in our leadership
President Ruto needs a coherent growth strategy
The only thing the president has focused on since taking office is avoiding default, mostly through highly erratic tax hikes.
By 4 months ago
President Ruto needs a coherent growth strategy
The new Cabinet falls far short of our expectations
The overarching mental model of how the Cabinet is supposed to work and the expectations from Parliament have not changed.
By 4 months ago
The new Cabinet falls far short of our expectations
Somalis are as Kenyan as it gets, stop whispering
Somalis are Kenyan. They have no apology to make for being Kenyan. And have the right to live and work anywhere in the Republic and to occupy any public office.
By 4 months ago
Somalis are as Kenyan as it gets, stop whispering
Freedom heroes who led struggle outside the forest
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Ruto's frenzy of meetings amid public mistrust
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Chan intrigues: How Kenya shot itself in the foot
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Treasury eyes more tax revenue after Ruto signs key bills into law
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Teen mothers receive support for school and food needs
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