Why you can't write off Ruto in Mt Kenya as 2027 contest nears
There are many unknown factors in the next elections, including the impact of Gen Z voting bloc but for those planning to unseat President Ruto, they may need to go back to the drawing board.
By 28 days ago
Why you can't write off Ruto in Mt Kenya as 2027 contest nears
Why petitions against apex judges don't auger well with 2027 elections
The petitions against judges of the Supreme Court remain in limbo, halted by orders obtained by the judges in the High Court in their individual capacities.
By 1 month ago
Why petitions against apex judges don't auger well with 2027 elections
MPs fight to retain CDF raises more questions than answers
That MPs will not give up on reviving the CDF is clear from the publication early this month of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2025.
By 1 month ago
MPs fight to retain CDF raises more questions than answers
How petition to oust top judges could raise a legal conundrum
I want to believe those seeking removal of the judges are doing so in good faith and for the sake of what they believe will be a better Kenya.
By 2 months ago
How petition to oust top judges could raise a legal conundrum
Judges must protect Judiciary's integrity by facing their critics
Public confidence is essential to the long-term survival of the Judiciary as an institution.
By 2 months ago
Judges must protect Judiciary's integrity by facing their critics
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In-tray is full for next AU chair as Raila stands best chance
Raila is by far the strongest candidate Kenya has fronted for an international role and the most fitting candidate for this position.
By 2 months ago
In-tray is full for next AU chair as Raila stands best chance
New IEBC commissioners must be beyond reproach and selfless
When money, position, power or politics put pressure to make decisions that are bad for Kenya, theY must be able to say, no; my name is worth more than that.
By 2 months ago
New IEBC commissioners must be beyond reproach and selfless
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The good, bad and ugly of Trump presidency for majority in Africa
The grand reign of Donald J Trump is finally here. While my problems with DJT are about his personal character, there is also a grudging respect for the man.
By 3 months ago
The good, bad and ugly of Trump presidency for majority in Africa
What made Thongori, Odede stand out as learned friends
Every so often death strikes a blow that forces reflection, both about the fleeting nature of life and the need to plan for this grim reality.
By 3 months ago
What made Thongori, Odede stand out as learned friends
Two court decisions promise to up protection of human rights
This week the High Court handed over two impactful decisions on distinct, but related issues, which will have far reaching effects on human rights.
By 3 months ago
Two court decisions promise to up protection of human rights
Five hopes for 2025 that should lead to a better Kenya and world
Firstly, this is the year we must say never again to this business of forced disappearances and abductions.
By 4 months ago
Five hopes for 2025 that should lead to a better Kenya and world
My barbs and bouquets to those who made a difference in 2024
While we love to hate our cops, the reality is these fellows interact with society at its worst and deal with situations we would not be caught near.
By 4 months ago
My barbs and bouquets to those who made a difference in 2024
Why we must not target individuals in efforts to reform the Judiciary
The assault on the Judiciary has until recently been a one person “terminator” style assault by Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi.
By 4 months ago
Why we must not target individuals in efforts to reform the Judiciary
Retrace the devolution dream for a more sustainable Kenya
We pay lip service to the devolved system but deny it funds either through inadequate allocations or delayed disbursements.
By 4 months ago
Retrace the devolution dream for a more sustainable Kenya
Democracy on trial globally, let Africa pick lessons and improve
There are lessons to be learnt from those whose democracies which seem to be working, especially those closer contextually to Africa.
By 5 months ago
Democracy on trial globally, let Africa pick lessons and improve
Origins of thanksgiving week in US and key lessons for Kenyans
This much-revered tradition is said to date back to the 17th century when a small group of English settlers celebrated a thanksgiving upon landing in Virginia.
By 5 months ago
Origins of thanksgiving week in US and key lessons for Kenyans
Supreme Court should always stand for the truth and justice
The Supreme Court has been accused of unreasonable delays in concluding cases, but more critically, of impropriety, with charges that justice is on sale in its hallowed corridors.
By 5 months ago
Supreme Court should always stand for the truth and justice
Lawyers' memoirs shed light on darker parts of Kenya's history
It is important, as we try and weave a united nation, to appreciate details of how Kenya evolved after its Independence until the demise of the Moi State.
By 5 months ago
Lawyers' memoirs shed light on darker parts of Kenya's history
Court's take on housing tax has impact on public participation
The decision in which the apex court refused to declare the Housing Levy unconstitutional has raised a storm on the direction it gave on public participation.
By 5 months ago
Court's take on housing tax has impact on public participation
Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week
We take time off high voltage politics playing out in our courts to dedicate this column to four professors who passed away this week after years of dedicated public service.
By 6 months ago
Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week
Why you can't write off Ruto in Mt Kenya as 2027 contest nears
There are many unknown factors in the next elections, including the impact of Gen Z voting bloc but for those planning to unseat President Ruto, they may need to go back to the drawing board.
By 28 days ago
Why you can't write off Ruto in Mt Kenya as 2027 contest nears
Why petitions against apex judges don't auger well with 2027 elections
The petitions against judges of the Supreme Court remain in limbo, halted by orders obtained by the judges in the High Court in their individual capacities.
By 1 month ago
Why petitions against apex judges don't auger well with 2027 elections
MPs fight to retain CDF raises more questions than answers
That MPs will not give up on reviving the CDF is clear from the publication early this month of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2025.
By 1 month ago
MPs fight to retain CDF raises more questions than answers
How petition to oust top judges could raise a legal conundrum
I want to believe those seeking removal of the judges are doing so in good faith and for the sake of what they believe will be a better Kenya.
By 2 months ago
How petition to oust top judges could raise a legal conundrum
Judges must protect Judiciary's integrity by facing their critics
Public confidence is essential to the long-term survival of the Judiciary as an institution.
By 2 months ago
Judges must protect Judiciary's integrity by facing their critics
Premium
In-tray is full for next AU chair as Raila stands best chance
Raila is by far the strongest candidate Kenya has fronted for an international role and the most fitting candidate for this position.
By 2 months ago
In-tray is full for next AU chair as Raila stands best chance
New IEBC commissioners must be beyond reproach and selfless
When money, position, power or politics put pressure to make decisions that are bad for Kenya, theY must be able to say, no; my name is worth more than that.
By 2 months ago
New IEBC commissioners must be beyond reproach and selfless
Premium
The good, bad and ugly of Trump presidency for majority in Africa
The grand reign of Donald J Trump is finally here. While my problems with DJT are about his personal character, there is also a grudging respect for the man.
By 3 months ago
The good, bad and ugly of Trump presidency for majority in Africa
What made Thongori, Odede stand out as learned friends
Every so often death strikes a blow that forces reflection, both about the fleeting nature of life and the need to plan for this grim reality.
By 3 months ago
What made Thongori, Odede stand out as learned friends
Two court decisions promise to up protection of human rights
This week the High Court handed over two impactful decisions on distinct, but related issues, which will have far reaching effects on human rights.
By 3 months ago
Two court decisions promise to up protection of human rights
Five hopes for 2025 that should lead to a better Kenya and world
Firstly, this is the year we must say never again to this business of forced disappearances and abductions.
By 4 months ago
Five hopes for 2025 that should lead to a better Kenya and world
My barbs and bouquets to those who made a difference in 2024
While we love to hate our cops, the reality is these fellows interact with society at its worst and deal with situations we would not be caught near.
By 4 months ago
My barbs and bouquets to those who made a difference in 2024
Why we must not target individuals in efforts to reform the Judiciary
The assault on the Judiciary has until recently been a one person “terminator” style assault by Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi.
By 4 months ago
Why we must not target individuals in efforts to reform the Judiciary
Retrace the devolution dream for a more sustainable Kenya
We pay lip service to the devolved system but deny it funds either through inadequate allocations or delayed disbursements.
By 4 months ago
Retrace the devolution dream for a more sustainable Kenya
Democracy on trial globally, let Africa pick lessons and improve
There are lessons to be learnt from those whose democracies which seem to be working, especially those closer contextually to Africa.
By 5 months ago
Democracy on trial globally, let Africa pick lessons and improve
Origins of thanksgiving week in US and key lessons for Kenyans
This much-revered tradition is said to date back to the 17th century when a small group of English settlers celebrated a thanksgiving upon landing in Virginia.
By 5 months ago
Origins of thanksgiving week in US and key lessons for Kenyans
Supreme Court should always stand for the truth and justice
The Supreme Court has been accused of unreasonable delays in concluding cases, but more critically, of impropriety, with charges that justice is on sale in its hallowed corridors.
By 5 months ago
Supreme Court should always stand for the truth and justice
Lawyers' memoirs shed light on darker parts of Kenya's history
It is important, as we try and weave a united nation, to appreciate details of how Kenya evolved after its Independence until the demise of the Moi State.
By 5 months ago
Lawyers' memoirs shed light on darker parts of Kenya's history
Court's take on housing tax has impact on public participation
The decision in which the apex court refused to declare the Housing Levy unconstitutional has raised a storm on the direction it gave on public participation.
By 5 months ago
Court's take on housing tax has impact on public participation
Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week
We take time off high voltage politics playing out in our courts to dedicate this column to four professors who passed away this week after years of dedicated public service.
By 6 months ago
Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week