Why we should be worried by the rising insecurity

Reports of rising crime are not limited to urban areas, like in Nairobi’s CBD. Rural areas, too, seem to be witnessing heightened crime.

By 1 month ago

Executive attack on MPs over graft is a trojan horse

In the current fight between the Executive and Parliament, Kenyans of goodwill should back the legislators.

By 1 month ago

Let us celebrate the well-run counties and shame the rest

Devolution is the crown jewel of the 2010 Constitution. This fact should be remembered not just during the annual devolution conference but throughout the year.

By 1 month ago

Let's make Nairobi Africa's cultural, intellectual Mecca

Officialdom in Kenya has been celebrating planned relocation of three United Nation (UN) organisations – UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women – to Nairobi by 2026.

By 2 months ago

Failure to invest in education will stunt real growth

This week Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the government can no longer afford to fund free primary education.

By 2 months ago

Charging demo suspects with terrorism unfair

It is true that during recent protests, there were individuals whose primary motivation was to break the law. Most of them were credibly rumoured to have been sponsored by politicians.

By 2 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago

Why we should be worried by the rising insecurity

Reports of rising crime are not limited to urban areas, like in Nairobi’s CBD. Rural areas, too, seem to be witnessing heightened crime.

By 1 month ago

Executive attack on MPs over graft is a trojan horse

In the current fight between the Executive and Parliament, Kenyans of goodwill should back the legislators.

By 1 month ago

Let us celebrate the well-run counties and shame the rest

Devolution is the crown jewel of the 2010 Constitution. This fact should be remembered not just during the annual devolution conference but throughout the year.

By 1 month ago

Let's make Nairobi Africa's cultural, intellectual Mecca

Officialdom in Kenya has been celebrating planned relocation of three United Nation (UN) organisations – UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women – to Nairobi by 2026.

By 2 months ago

Failure to invest in education will stunt real growth

This week Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the government can no longer afford to fund free primary education.

By 2 months ago

Charging demo suspects with terrorism unfair

It is true that during recent protests, there were individuals whose primary motivation was to break the law. Most of them were credibly rumoured to have been sponsored by politicians.

By 2 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago

Why we should be worried by the rising insecurity

Reports of rising crime are not limited to urban areas, like in Nairobi’s CBD. Rural areas, too, seem to be witnessing heightened crime.

By 1 month ago

Executive attack on MPs over graft is a trojan horse

In the current fight between the Executive and Parliament, Kenyans of goodwill should back the legislators.

By 1 month ago

Let us celebrate the well-run counties and shame the rest

Devolution is the crown jewel of the 2010 Constitution. This fact should be remembered not just during the annual devolution conference but throughout the year.

By 1 month ago

Let's make Nairobi Africa's cultural, intellectual Mecca

Officialdom in Kenya has been celebrating planned relocation of three United Nation (UN) organisations – UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women – to Nairobi by 2026.

By 2 months ago

Failure to invest in education will stunt real growth

This week Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the government can no longer afford to fund free primary education.

By 2 months ago

Charging demo suspects with terrorism unfair

It is true that during recent protests, there were individuals whose primary motivation was to break the law. Most of them were credibly rumoured to have been sponsored by politicians.

By 2 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago

Let us celebrate the well-run counties and shame the rest

Devolution is the crown jewel of the 2010 Constitution. This fact should be remembered not just during the annual devolution conference but throughout the year.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

Let's make Nairobi Africa's cultural, intellectual Mecca

Officialdom in Kenya has been celebrating planned relocation of three United Nation (UN) organisations - UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women - to Nairobi by 2026.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Failure to invest in education will stunt real growth

This week Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the government can no longer afford to fund free primary education.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Charging demo suspects with terrorism unfair

It is true that during recent protests, there were individuals whose primary motivation was to break the law. Most of them were credibly rumoured to have been sponsored by politicians.

By Ken Opalo 2 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 Ken Opalo 3 months 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 Ken Opalo 3 months 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 Ken Opalo 3 months 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 Ken Opalo 3 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 Ken Opalo 4 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 Ken Opalo 4 months ago